In the case of a campus emergency requiring a lockdown or need to shelter in place, the college has implemented a system referred to as ELKS or Emergency Lockdown Key System for doors requiring physical keys.
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In the case of a campus emergency requiring a lockdown or need to shelter in place, the college has implemented a system referred to as ELKS or Emergency Lockdown Key System for doors requiring physical keys. Please note that doors that have electronic access control can be locked down remotely via the Public Safety Department.
You may have noticed small red lock boxes in offices or classrooms. These boxes contain keys that may be used to lock an adjacent door during an emergency. Additionally, the door locks are labeled with an arrow and text that shows the direction the key must be turned to lock the door.
Please refer to the additional information below regarding utilizing the ELKS system in the case of an emergency.
Secure your room: Lock all doors (interior & exterior), close blinds, turn off lights, and keep students down and away from the windows and door. Stay out of sight.
• Instructors may contact Public Safety regarding the key that will allow them to lock the door to a classroom from the inside (occupants can still leave the room if needed).
• The keys will work on all doors that have a red emergency key box mounted next to the door. Although not every door on campus is capable of having this installed, this does cover the majority of classrooms.
• If no instructor is present or the instructor does not have a key, occupants should locate the red emergency box near the door to obtain a key to lock the room.
• To access the key, use the hammer to break the glass (pictured below). You will find the key to lock the classroom door.
• Insert the key into the lock and turn in the “lock” direction as indicated on the door lock.
• Cover all exposed windows (if possible).
Last Updated January 26, 2024