MODULE 9: CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

OVERVIEW OF THE MODULE

Campus safety and security is one of the most important factors in college choice. According to the poll of students, 86% of parents
believe that the safety of the campus is an important factor in choosing a college. Safety ranks higher among parents than even academic
quality.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

• Define safety and security
• Enumerate the measures to ensure campus security
• Describe the campus emergency managemen
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY
CONSTITUTIONAL NATIONAL SECURITY Article II
“Declaration of principles and state policies.”
Section 3 - “The armed forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people
and state. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of
the national police.”

Section 4 -“The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the
people.”

Section 5 -“The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty,
and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the
enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy.”
CAMPUS SECURITY

Physical security involves the protection of the plant or

building, facilities and members of the academic
community. It can be fostered the following measures:
a. Implementation of pedestrian security
b. Installation of physical and human barriers
c. Enforcement of vehicle control
ORGANIZATION OF THE CAMPUS EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Chairperson
-Responsible for coordinating efforts of all the teams under the
Calamity-Disaster Control Group.
Vice Chairperson
-Serves as the action person of the Calamity-Disaster Control Group
and takes charge the absence of the chairperson.
Disaster Response Team
-This team is the first to respond to the scene of disaster to see if
there are casualties and assess the damages incurred in the
building and facilities.
DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM

1.TRANSPORT TEAM
2.REHABILITATION AND ENGINEERING TEAM
3.RELIEF TEAM
4.FIRST AID TEAM
5.FIRE FIGHTING TEAMS
6.EVACUATION TEAM
7.SECURITY FORCE
8.RESCUE TEAM
EARTHQUAKE

A sudden ground motion or a series of it, originating in a

limited region inside the earth and spreading from this point
in all directions; a tremor caused by the sudden release of
accumulated energy or stresses inside the earth’s surface.
(Vicencio,2006)
WHAT TO DO? Before, During, and After
EARTHQUAKE PRE-CAUTION:
BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE
 Make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a
battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries at
home.
 Learn first aid.
 Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity.
Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an
earthquake.
BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE

 Don't leave heavy objects on shelves (they'll fall during

a quake). Anchor heavy furniture, cupboards, and
appliances to the walls or floor.
 Learn the earthquake plan at your school or workplace.
During an Earthquake
• If you’re indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay
outside. If you're in doors, stand against a wall near the
center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under
heavy furniture (a desk or table).
• Stay away from windows and outside doors. If you're
outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or
anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff
might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).
• Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas
lines and fired don 't mix.
During an Earthquake

• If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until
the earthquake stops. Don't use elevators (they'll probably
get stuck anyway).
After an Earthquake

Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid

for anyone who needs it.
Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage. If any
are damaged, shut off the valves.
Check for the smell of gas. If you smell it, open all the
windows and doors, leave immediately, and report it to the
authorities (use someone else's phone).
Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an
emergency.
After an Earthquake

Stay out of damaged buildings. Be careful around

broken glass and debris. Wear boots or sturdy shoes to
keep from cutting your feet.
Be careful with chimneys (they may fall on you). Stay
away from beaches.
Tsunamis and seiches sometimes hit after the ground
has stopped shaking.
Stay away from damage areas. If you're at school or
work, follow the emergency plan or the instructions of the
person in charge