Civil Disturbance
- Should you witness an unruly crowd or one that threatens your safety notify Security at (415) 357-1465.
- Remain within the building. Do nothing to antagonize the demonstrators. Inform all other personnel to do likewise. Do not travel to other buildings, unless you are directed to do so by Security personnel.
- Close all drapes in exterior rooms and then avoid window areas. You could become a target. Lock all doors.
- Report to the core area of the building (away from the exterior of the building).
- Stay off the phone. Avoid unnecessary inquiries that tie up communications systems.
- Use good judgment and remain calm and stay in your office / department unless you are in an unsafe position or instructed to leave by Security personnel.
- Secure all valuable materials in a vault, safe place or at least out of sight.
- Cooperate. Certain services may be limited during a disturbance. Access will be restricted. Withdraw from the area until it is safe to enter. Your safety is the primary concern.
- If a demonstrator enters the premises, keep calm, be courteous and avoid an incident. Avoid actions or verbal responses that may provoke the situation. Avoid arguments, provocative statements or entering into a debate with a participant. They have entered the building to propagandize, confront or agitate the building's occupants. Let them make their point. Frustrating them is dangerous and provocative. Do not try to reason with them. Call Security to have the individual removed if you can do so without incident.