INITIAL RESPONSE
When an individual is threatened or assaulted, by an armed assailant:
When you hear announced, Code Silver, seek shelter
When threatened by an armed assailant- say Code Silver. taff in the area, calls building security (312)492-3703 Building security makes a Code Silver announcement. Seek shelter.
When threatened by an armed assailant- say Code Silver. Staff in the area, calls building security (312)492-3703. Building security makes a Code Silver announcement. Seek shelter.
To seek shelter, move to safe space location (office, supply room)
Remain Calm
Alert others
Shut and lock the door
— Block the door with a heavy object
SECONDARY RESPONSE
& FOLLOW UP
Once in safe space location
Silence cell phones and pagers
Turn off lights, close curtains or blinds
Spread out, crawl under desk or other furniture
Verify voice commands are issued by Chicago Police before responding
Wait for instructions from Chicago Police
After the Incident
— Notify Patient Care Ops Manager
— Call and update Lurie Children’s Security 312-227-7777
Complete a Safety Event Report