At a minimum, testing and training exercises are conducted annually. 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø tests its emergency communications system once a semester. The test includes activation of the Emergency Notification System, Campus Indoor/Outdoor Warning System and the WSU VanCoug Alert page. Other methods of emergency communication may also be activated during these tests. These tests may be previously scheduled and announced to the community or may be unannounced.
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø holds drills or exercises for campus emergency responders and emergency management personnel at least once each year and conducts follow-through activities to assess and evaluate existing emergency response plans, procedures and capabilities. Whenever possible, emergency responders from local agencies participate in these exercises or drills with 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø emergency responders. 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø maintains a summary of its emergency response and evacuation procedures in conjunction with at least one drill or exercise each calendar year. The published summary is located at: under Emergency Procedures.
The 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Police Department provides active shooter training and safety consultations and can share information about online training and resources. WSU employees can access an on-demand Active Shooter Response Training through the Skillsoft Percipio online training system. For additional information, contact the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Police Department at 360-546-9001 or email wsuvcops@wsu.edu .