Emergency Button on College Telephones

When a button is activated, equipment dedicated solely for this purpose will sound an alert in the Wood County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division, staffed 24/7/365 and answered by a qualified dispatcher.

A dispatcher will assess each call and initiate an appropriate response protocol. The dispatcher will, without unnecessary delay, send a campus police officer to any disconnected or silent calls.

Any user who activates an Emergency Button should remain on the line and speak to the dispatcher whenever possible, including when the activation is simply an accident.

If an in-progress situation requires a silent activation, the user should remove the receiver from the telephone before pressing the button. This will allow the dispatcher to listen to ambient background sounds and tailor an appropriate response.

When to Use the Emergency Button

Proper uses of the Emergency Button:

  • Real or perceived threatening behavior
  • Medical emergencies
  • Fire or smoke
  • Other emergencies

When Not to Use the Emergency Button

For non-emergencies, call DPS at Ext. 7575 for assistance.

Do not use the Emergency Button for:

  • Door unlocks
  • Motorist assists
  • Past-offense crime reports
Emergency Button photo on College phones