An Elevated Condition is declared when there is a significant risk of terrorist attacks.

In addition to the measures taken in the previous threat condition, UCSC will consider the following protective measures:

• Establish emergency response actions based on UCSC's Incident Command System protocols;
• Maintain an institutional liaison with local, state, and federal agencies to facilitate information sharing with the campus community;
• Urge all members of the campus community to report any suspicious activity to Police;
• Ensure personnel have access and training on activating the campus emergency response plan for large incidents;
• Regularly assess facilities for vulnerabilities and take measures to reduce them;
• Increase surveillance of critical locations;
• Coordinate emergency plans with nearby jurisdictions as appropriate;
• Assess whether the precise characteristics of the threat require the further refinement of prearranged protective measures; and
• Implement, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans.

Members of the campus community, in addition to the actions taken for the previous threat condition, can:

• Be observant of any suspicious activity and report it to University Police at 459-2231 or 911;
• Contact neighbors to discuss their plans and needs;
• Check with school officials to determine their plans for an emergency and procedures to reunite children with parents and caregivers; and
• Update the household communication plan.