Dear Members of the OU Faculty and Staff,
Periodically, we review our emergency response plans to ensure that our system is current and effective. Knowing about potentially dangerous behavior is critical to our being able to assess if a threat may be present.
As faculty and staff working directly with members of the university community, and those visiting our university, you are in the best position to notice any unusual or concerning behavior that may pose a threat. Certainly, if you observe any behavior that may constitute a current or imminent threat, immediately contact the University of Oklahoma Police Department by calling 911.
If you observe unusual behavior that concerns you, but does not rise to the level of contacting the police, please discuss your concerns at the earliest possible time with the Vice President for Student Affairs, Clarke Stroud, or the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Susan Sasso. Both can be reached by calling 325-3161. Any information provided will be appropriately reviewed and a report and recommendation on the matter will be made to me. Please be assured that all information will be handled with the utmost sensitivity and discretion and with all due regard for constitutional and legal safeguards.
I also want to remind you that in the event of an emergency situation, OU's emergency communication system allows the university to contact students, faculty and staff within minutes by telephone, e-mail and text messaging. For the system to function fully, it is important for the university to have your updated contact information. Please update your emergency contact information online at http://account.ou.edu/
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
David Boren
President