Statewide Tornado Drill on March 12

M A R C H 2 0 1 3 P A G E 1

T O P I C S

Statewide

Tornado Drill

on March 12

Redesign

NOVA Police

Webpage

Wear Your

NOVA Badge

Upcoming

Training and

Events

Sponsored by

NOVA Police

S E L E C T E D

P O L I C E

S E R V I C E S

Escort to vehicles

Motorist Assist

Crime Prevention and Response Training

Security Assessments

Child Safety Seat Installation and Assessment

“If You See Something, Say

Something”

Police Dispatch (703) 764-5000

NOVA will participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill on March 12 at 9:45 a.m. This training is a vital component in ensuring the highest level of emergency preparedness at NOVA. The Office of Emergency Management and Planning (OEMP) will disseminate more information as the date nears. OEMP is responsible for providing guidance and direction in all areas of the College’s emergency preparedness, training, and response.

Beware of the differences in tornado terminology and response actions:

Tornado Watch – A tornado watch is issued when severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in or near the watch area. When a tornado watch is issued, stay tuned to local radio, TV, or NOAA weather radio for information and possible warnings. Consider shelter operations and be prepared to take cover if necessary. Tornado Warning – A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is imminent. When a tornado warn-ing is issued, seek safe shelter immediately.

What to do: Seek shelter in the nearest marked Severe Weather Shelter Area, or an appropriate area capable of providing protection:

Hardened structure Interior hallway or room which is free of windows or other glass structures Go to the lowest level in the building – use stairs; do NOT use elevators

Use your arms to protect your head and neck. Protect your body from flying debris with any avail-able furniture or sturdy equipment. Do NOT open windows. Take account of co-workers and/or students and attempt to locate missing persons if safety permits.

You can find more information at: http://www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/stayinformed/tornadoes#std or www.nvcc.edu/emergency

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Redesigned NOVA Police Webpage http://www.nvcc.edu/police/

Check out the improved NOVA Police webpage. The redesigned page is more user friendly and provides current and useful information to the college community. Training offered by NOVA Police that can be uploaded directly from our site. Photo Gallery Frequently Asked Questions Active Shooter Response Training Video Clery “crime on campus” statistics NOVA Safety Video Live Police Blog feed

Reminder NOVA's Police Chief, Dan Dusseau, has been nominated as a finalist in Campus Security Magazine's annual chief of the year competition. Go to the web site below and give Chief Dusseau your support. Your vote will reward the Chief for the outstanding job he is doing and bring well-deserved kudos to the college.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RJ6T5LH

P A G E 3

How to be a Fashion Trend Setter: Wear your NOVA Card

First, a little cinematic history. “Badges? We don’t need no stinkin’ badges!” Perhaps you remember this movie line. It appeared in the 1948 movie Treasure of Sierra Madre, and later in Mel Brooks’ 1974 Blazing Saddles. Here are five good reasons to wear your NOVA Card: Your security. In light of recent active shooter events, it behooves us to know who

should and should not be on campus. Your NOVA Card can help tell us this. Your safety. In the event of a campus emergency, students and visitors will naturally

look to faculty and staff for leadership. Your identification as a NOVA employee could expedite effective emergency response and save lives.

Your time. Who wants to hunt through a wallet or pocketbook searching for a NOVA Card to use campus services, such as computers and in the library, or unlocking a door? If you wear it on your person, you’ll know where it is and save time.

Your pocketbook. Retailers offer significant discounts for NOVA Card users. Wear yours, use it and save.

Your community. Show your pride and identify yourself as part of the NOVA commu-nity. A sense of community will make your college experience more meaningful and en-joyable.

If you don’t have your card, sign up for it now at www.nvcc.edu/novacard .

Wear Your NOVA Card

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Police Safety Outreach (Active Shooter Awareness 30-minute Training Sessions)

Give us 30 minutes to prepare you with strategies and tactics to maximize your chances of surviving an active shooter incident. For more information on Active Shooter response considerations, check out http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/police/doc/Are-You-Prepared-for-an-Active%20Shooter-Incident.pdf

Topics Include: What is an Active Shooter? Statistics/case studies Tips on how to protect yourself and others Certificate of course completion will be awarded to all who successfully complete the training Resources

Dates/Times (All training will be held from 12 PM—12:30 PM, 12:30 PM– 1 PM, and 1 PM– 1:30 PM)

o Annandale– March 29– TBD

o Alexandria– April 1, AA–158

o Woodbridge- April 2, WAC-350

o Manassas- April 3, MC-226 Theater

o Loudoun- April 4, LD-158

o Medical Education- April 5, Room 355

The training is open to all. Please RSVP to Tony Ong, NOVA Police Community Outreach Officer, (Tong@nvcc.edu). ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Upcoming NOVA Police Safety Outreach Training and Events

Northern Virginia Community College

Collection Sites

NOVA Police Department will be participating in DEA’s 5th Annual Drug Take Back Initiative. You will be able to turn in your unused/unwanted/expired medications on Satur-day, April 27th, from 10 AM—2 PM for proper disposal. For more information, contact NOVA Police Community Outreach Officer, Tony Ong tong@nvcc.edu

NOVA Drop-Off Sites Alexandria Campus

(Bisdorf Building Main Entrance on Dawes Avenue) 3001 N. Beauregard Street

Alexandria, VA 22311

Medical Education Campus (MEC) 6699 Springfield Center Drive

Springfield, VA 22150