Action Guide: What to do if you witness behavior that concerns you.
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Immediate danger (marked in red): Call 911
Other concerns: Contact Roane State Police, (865) 882-4500
To contact Roane State Police from a classroom: Dial ext. 4500
Concern For Student
If you observe incidents that cause a
concern, but do not appear to be an
emergency
Aggression
If you witness aggressive or
threatening behavior.
Danger to Others
If someone expresses a desire
to harm others or is attempting
to harm others.
Disability
If you see a person with a
disability facing a difficulty.
Action
Go to www.roanestate.edu/besafe.
Report concerns to the Threat
Assessment Team using online form.
Action
Call Roane State Police
(865) 882-4500 or dial 911.
Action
Call 911.
Action:
Contact Disability Services
Roane: (865) 882-4546
Oak Ridge: (865) 481-2003
Danger to Self (non-specific)
Student expresses (verbally or in
writing) a willingness to hurt
themselves with no specific plan.
Danger to Self (specific)
A student attempts to themselves
or has a specific plan to harm
themselves.
Substance Abuse
A student appears to be under
the influence or in possession
of drugs or alcohol.
Illness or Injury
If you see a person who is
injured, ill or behaving erratically.
Action:
Contact Counseling
Roane: (865) 882-4546
Oak Ridge: (865) 481-2003
Dean of Students: (865) 882-4550
Action:
Call Roane State Police
(865) 882-4500 or dial 911
Action:
Call Roane State Police
(865) 882-4500
Action:
Call Roane State Police
(865) 882-4500 or dial 911
Emotional Behavior
If a student seems to “need to talk to
someone” about a concern.
Sexual Assault
A student reports they are a victim
of ongoing or recent physical or
sexual abuse.
Action:
Contact Counseling
Roane: (865) 882-4546
Oak Ridge: (865) 481-2003
Dean of Students: (865) 882-4550
Action:
Call Roane State Police
(865) 882-4500
Disruptive Conduct in the Classroom
If you believe a student’s behavior is inappropriate, consider a
general word of caution. Try to speak to the student after class and
make sure that the student understands why his/her behavior is
disruptive. If the student’s behavior reaches the point that it
interferes with the classroom environment, the student should be
asked to leave the class. The student should be provided with a
reason for this action and given an opportunity to discuss the
matter as soon as possible. When you dismiss a student from your
class, fill out an incident report online.