L.E.S.S. is More
There are many emergency situations that could happen on a college campus daily. TCU’s Department of Public Safety will issue one of three warning messages to guide the response of students, faculty and staff: Lockdown, Evacuate or Seek Shelter (L.E.S.S.). These actions are applicable across all hazards that could impact the TCU community.
L.E.S.S. is More Procedures
Lockdown
When emergency conditions involve an active shooter or a violent situation involving the police, the safest method to protect individuals may be to “Lockdown” the building, hide in a safe space, and await further instructions. Visit the Lockdown webpage to learn more about the procedures you should follow.
Evacuate
When the emergency conditions involve a fire or gas leak that would require building occupants to exit the building, the safest method to protect individuals may be to “Evacuate” the building and meet at the predetermined Rally Point. Visit the Evacuate webpage to learn more about the procedures you should follow.
Seek Shelter
When the emergency conditions involve a severe weather event, the safest method to protect individuals may be to “Seek Shelter” by relocating to the lowest level of the building, away from exterior windows. Visit the Seek Shelter webpage to learn more about the procedures you should follow.
Training
The TCU L.E.S.S. is More Emergency Response Notification Plan requires the TCU Department of Public Safety to conduct emergency response buildings for every building on campus. The drills are conducted once a year for non-residence halls buildings and twice a year for residence hall buildings.
Additional L.E.S.S. is More resources include: