The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is committed to creating an informed, resilient community. UMB has developed several training opportunities and resources to ensure our students, faculty, staff, and visitors are prepared in the unlikely event of an active assailant.
Active Assailant Preparedness
UMB Alerts
UMB Alerts is the system used by the Emergency Management Team at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) to notify the campus community about emergencies and weather-related closings. In the unlikely event of an active assailant, a notification will be sent immediately via UMB Alerts.
Learn more and update your information to ensure you receive emergency, life-saving information at your fingertips.
Training & Resources
UMB offers training and resources to ensure our community is able to prepare for and respond to an active assailant.
- Blackboard Online Training (UMB log-in required. After logging in, click "+Enroll" in the left-hand navigation bar.)
- UMB Door Locks Project
- Run, Hide Fight (2-minute video)
- Stop the Bleed
- Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)
- Other training (e.g. CPR, AED)
Learn More
More information is available about active assailant response:
- UMB Emergency Reference Guide: Active Shooter
- UMB Active Assailant Door Locks
- UMB Behavioral Evaluation and Threat Assessment (BETA)
- "Attacks in Crowded and Public Spaces" - Ready
- "Active Shooter: How to Respond" - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The following videos also provide important information about active assailant response:
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Call 911 to report an emergency. Campus Police Non-Emergency Emergency Announcements Employee Assistance Program Environmental Health and Safety Facilities Service Center Student Counseling Center |