'Stay Safe' guidance
Recent world events have led to requests from some staff and students for advice on how to act in the unlikely event of terror incidents. These incidents can happen when not on campus so the information is as relevant on or off campus.
While there are no specific threats to Kent, guidance is outlined below.
'Stay Safe' principles
The 'Stay Safe' principles (Run, Hide, Tell) set out by the UK Government provide some actions to consider in firearms or weapons attacks and the type of information that police officers may need in the event of an attack.
The key 'Stay Safe' principles are:
- RUN – find the best protection available, out of sight does not mean out of danger.
- HIDE – see if you can locate the attackers, what type of weapon is being used and the direction the attackers are travelling. Limit access and secure your environment. Lock the doors and remain as quiet as possible.
- TELL – contact the police via 999 then Campus Security via 01227 823333, giving them all the information you have.
Providing cover
To help people in an attack situation, the following are examples of good and bad items behind which to seek cover.
| Good cover | Bad cover |
| Substantial brickwork or concrete | Internal partition walls |
| Engines of vehicles | Car doors |
| Base of large living trees | Wooden fences |
| Natural ground undulations | Glazing |
How to react to firearms or weapons attacks
How to identify and respond to suspicious behaviour
How to identify and deal with suspicious Items