The university encourages individuals to report safety concerns, potential threats, and conerning behavior.

Immediate Danger

• Call 911 or JMU Police Department (540-568-6911) immediately.
• Examples include active violence, a weapon being displayed, a direct threat occurring at that moment, or any situation requiring an immediate emergency response.

(Any) Physical Threat

• Report to JMU Police Department (540-568-6911) and the Threat Assessment Team (TAT).
• Examples may include threatening communications, threats toward others, weapon acquisition concerns, escalating threatening behavior, or fixation on violence.

Concerning Behavior (Non-Immediate)

• Concerns involving students should be reported through Madison Cares.
• Concerns involving non-students should be reported to the Threat Assessment Team (TAT).
• Examples may include significant behavior changes, distress, substance misuse, disruptive behavior, welfare concerns, or other behaviors that cause concern for an individual's safety or well-being.

When in doubt, report the concern.  Individuals making a report are not responsible for determining whether conduct constitutes a threat or meets a particular assessment threshold.  The appropriate office or team will assess the concern and determine next steps.