Emergency and Closure Information
Safety, Security, and Emergencies at Baylor Law
Emergencies are rare, but they can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. It's important for you, as a student, to become familiar with the emergency information provided on this page. While events like fires, severe weather, floods, or even active shooter situations are unlikely, it's crucial that you know how to respond in case of an emergency.
STATUS: NORMAL
Emergency Preparedness:
All Baylor Law students, faculty, and staff must register for Baylor Alert! to receive Emergency Notifications.
Baylor Law Emergency Information Documents
Other Emergency Resources
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Download the free BU Campus Guardian App
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Follow @BaylorAlert on Twitter
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Parking Lot Safety / Safety At Night: Information on Call Boxes and Emergency Telephones
In Case of Emergency:
- Dial 911 and/or Baylor Police x2222
- Follow the instructions of the internal alarm system and/or Building Emergency Coordinators
- Baylor Campus Guardian
IF Instructed to SEEK SHELTER
- Seek shelter immediately – in a Severe Weather Shelter Area - when signaled by Baylor Alert! message, or when instructed to do so by Building Emergency Coordinators
- Severe Weather Shelter Areas
- Classroom wing: restrooms, locker room, staircase 1 (Adjacent to rooms 127 and 236)
- Stairwell 3 (to the right of the Law Library main entrance, first floor, and the CDO office, second floor)
- Library: Restrooms, photocopier room, staircases 3 or 5
- Third-floor faculty wing - not faculty offices. Use this space only as a last resort when other spaces are at full capacity
- Severe Weather Shelter Areas
- Do not use elevators, and stay away from all windows, doors, and outside walls.
IF Instructed to EVACUATE
- Leave the Law Center immediately when signaled by a fire alarm, Baylor Alert! message, or when instructed to do so by first responders or Building Emergency Coordinators.
- Do not take noncritical items while evacuating
- Use only stairs and avoid elevators
- Move to Evacuation Assembly Point: the walkway near the Mayborn Museum (east of the Baylor Law Parking Lot).
- Call 254-710-2222 if anyone needs additional assistance
- Do not re-enter until the “all clear” is provided by a Building Emergency Coordinator.
IF Instructed to SHELTER IN PLACE
- If you are inside, stay where you are.
- Shut and lock all windows, exterior, and interior doors.
- If possible, turn off air conditioners, heaters, and fans (in the event of a chemical release).
- Turn on a radio, TV or @BaylorAlert on Twitter for further instructions.
Medical Emergencies:
- Dial 911 and/or Baylor Police x2222
- AED’s (automatic external defibrillators) are located throughout the Law Center and are marked with plastic AED markers to aid in quickly locating them.
- 1st Floor – In Library, behind the counter
- 1st Floor – In classroom wing near the elevator
- 2nd Floor – Across from Room 234
- 2nd Floor – Library by stairwell near study carrels
- 3rd Floor – Near office 314D
- 3rd Floor – Near 302B
- A Stop the Bleed Kit with tourniquets and other devices to control bleeding is located in the first-floor Student Lounge, 180º from the entrance to the Law School Café.
- If a student organization would like to arrange a CPR training for law students, please talk to Director of Student Affairs, Katherine Sims.
Inclement Weather Policy:
- In the case of inclement weather, Baylor Law will follow the same opening/closing schedule as the main Baylor University campus.
- If classes or exams are canceled or delayed, the local media outlets will be contacted by 7:00 a.m., and they will announce the closing or delay.
- We will attempt to post the closing/delay our web page and to notify all students by email and social media as soon as possible.
- If classes are not cancelled, but a particular professor needs to cancel a class, we will attempt to notify students by email.
- If classes are not cancelled, students are expected to use good judgment to determine if they can safely drive to Baylor Law. We care about the safety of our students and we expect each student to make a prudent decision about attendance in inclement weather.
Reporting a Crime:
- Baylor University encourages everyone on campus - including students at Baylor Law - to immediately report crimes and other emergencies to the University Police by calling (254) 710-2222 (x2222 from any campus phone).
Non-Emergency Situations:
- Baylor University Police can be reached in non-emergency situations at by calling (254) 710-2221 (x2221 from any campus phone).
Substance Abuse Help:
Mental Health Assistance:
Active Shooter Awareness:
Baylor Law students should familiarize themselves with Baylor University's Active Shooter Training: https://dps.web.baylor.edu/police/programs-and-services/active-shooter-training