Ocean County College will operate remotely on January 2, 2026.
All services will remain accessible by phone and email during business hours to ensure you receive the support you need. Many student service offices will also offer remote appointments via Webex for added convenience. Please contact the student services office that fits your needs to schedule your remote appointment. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the relevant office.
If faced with an active shooter incident, there are THREE things you can do that make a difference. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Learn about and follow these procedures to be proactive.
An active shooter is an event in which one or more persons are actively engaging in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no apparent pattern or method to their selection of victims. These situations are dynamic and evolve rapidly, with immediate deployment of law enforcement officers to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to innocent people.
Procedures
If faced with an active shooter incident, there are THREE things you can do that make a difference. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.
RUN – When an active shooter is in your vicinity.
If there is a way out, and you can get out, GET OUT! This is your best option
Get out whether others agree or not
Leave your belongings behind
Help others from entering the danger zone
Call 911 or utilize a campus phone or any blue light phone as soon as it is safe to do so.
HIDE – If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide.
Lock and/or barricade the door
Turn off lights
Silence your cell phone
Spread out
Hide behind large objects if possible
Remain very quiet and do not leave until directed by law enforcement officers
Your hiding place should:
Be out of shooters view
Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction
Do NOT trap or restrict your options for movement (if possible)
FIGHT – AS A LAST RESORT, and only if your life is in danger.
Attempt to incapacitate the shooter
Act with physical aggression
Improvise weapons
Commit to your actions
Once the shooter is incapacitated call 911 or call campus security at 2200
POLICE RESPONSE – When law enforcement arrives.
Keep your EMPTY hands raised and visible, with your fingers spread apart
Remain calm and follow instructions
Avoid pointing or yelling
The first police officers to arrive will not respond to or aid those who are injured. They will go directly to the shooter.
Know that help for the injured is on its way. Rescue team officers and emergency personnel will care for the injured as soon as possible.
The area is a crime scene. Police officers may secure all witnesses until identified and questioned.
In Case of EMERGENCY
In case of emergency, contact the Department of Campus Safety and Security at:
732-255-0451
If you are calling from a Campus Phone, please dial:
The Department of Campus Safety and Security is looking for motivated individuals to join our team. You should be responsible, punctual, dependable, ethical, a team player and have good communications skills.
For more information, contact the Department of Campus Safety and Security at 732-255-0451.
