Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
As we do at the start of each year, we want to take this opportunity to review our emergency preparedness efforts and remind you about available training opportunities. Community members can play an important role in responding to and mitigating an active shooter incident.
Hilltop Campus “Run, Hide, Fight” Training
The spring 2025 schedule for the Georgetown University Police Department’s (GUPD) “Run, Hide, Fight” active shooter response training (offered via Zoom) is now available.
Additionally, GUPD invites academic departments, student groups and administrative offices to request their own scheduled virtual or in-person training by filling out this registration form. A member of GUPD will be in contact to assist with scheduling a training at the convenience of your group.
Capitol Campus “Run, Hide, Fight” Training
The Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety (DPS) also leads “Run, Hide, Fight” active shooter response training. Register by filling out the form. A member of DPS will be in contact to assist with scheduling a virtual training at the convenience of your group.
Safety Resources
On our activeshooter.georgetown.edu website, you will also find:
- A pre-recorded “Run, Hide, Fight” training video;
- Information and resources to be used in case of an active shooter event;
- Intervention and prevention resources;
- Frequently asked questions.
Please take these steps to protect yourself and our community:
- Ensure that your contact information is up-to-date in Rave to receive HOYAlerts via email and SMS text message, the fastest way the university can be in touch during an on-campus emergency;
- All current students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled in HOYAlert. You do not need to opt in for HOYAlerts for your primary campus; however, if you would like to opt in to receive HOYAlerts for additional locations (e.g., opt in for the Capitol Campus if you are based on the Hilltop Campus) you can do so in GU360.
- Download the LiveSafe App, which has information about emergency response and allows you to communicate with GUPD and DPS (anonymously, if preferred);
- Report threatening behavior or conversations using the university’s Threat Assessment Program if you are aware of concerning behavior by an individual.
Please feel free to contact GUPD at police@georgetown.edu for more information or DPS at cap-dps@georgetown.edu.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our campus community safe.
Sincerely,
Jay Gruber
Associate Vice President for Public Safety
Georgetown University Police Department
Fred Rogers
Director
Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety