crime report - Argosy University

OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
Purpose:
The purpose of this guide is to outline procedures for the Argosy University, Inland Empire
Crisis Management Plan, define terms, and delineate responsibilities for the Crisis Management
Team.
Overview of Crisis Management:
Argosy University, Inland Empire recognizes the need to be as prepared as possible for crises
and controversies. This document is designed to act as a resource in times of crisis and also a
reminder of the importance of preparing for a possible crisis situation.
The procedures contained in this document reflect the fact that combination goals can be as
vital to address as the physical components of crisis. Experience shows that companies must
not only do the right thing, but must be seen doing the right thing, for example, crisis
management teams need facts to address the situation in which they find themselves, yet are
often as preoccupied with addressing the physical crisis that fact gathering becomes impossible.
Advance preparation and training can help alleviate this problem.
For the purpose of the guide, the definition of a crisis or emergency is any incident occurring on
Argosy University, Inland Empire property, at a campus-sponsored event, or involving staff,
faculty or students that jeopardizes the safety or security of the Argosy University, Inland Empire
community. Examples of emergencies may include: bomb threat, sexual assault, death of
student/employee, major fire or power outages, suicide, natural disaster, legal claims against
the college or irreparable harm to the college’s reputation and business prospects or any
situation that, in the judgment of others, poses a threat of life in danger or property damage.
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