Faculty and staff who must be in their offices late at night or on the weekend are encouraged to let the University police know they are on campus and when they expect to leave. The emergency blue light telephone system, located throughout campus, provides direct and immediate access to the USF Police Department dispatcher when the caller opens the telephone box. Maps of the exact location are available through the USF Police Department. The University 's Motorist Assistance Program will help with unlocking cars, jumping batteries, or changing a flat tire. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a false report concerning the placing or planting of any explosive, or concerning any act of arson or other violence.
Any violation is punishable as a second degree felony.
Immediately upon receiving such a threat, the person receiving the call should report this information to the immediate supervisor and call the University Police. The supervisor should at this point inform the appropriate dean, chairperson, as well as, the appropriate vice president. If, in the opinion of the administrative official in charge of the building or the Director of Public Safety, immediate evacuation shall be required, all occupants of the building will be notified. This decision will be final and all occupants will be advised to leave the building immediately , and to take with them personal possessions such as brief cases, purses, or handbags. Persons evacuating from a building will be required to remain at least 100 yards from the building until reentry is announced.