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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
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