Crisis Response Team

The purpose of the Crisis Response Team (CRT) is to function as an effective team of responders who are able to address a variety of crises and those affected by crises in the UST community. If the effects of an emergency situation occurring at the university are considered to constitute a crisis situation, the Crisis Response Team will be notified.

While the CRT may not be the first responders to emergency situations (Public Safety will generally respond first), the CRT is a response team that can be called for immediate support in crisis situations. Examples of crisis are unexpected deaths, disasters, student unrest, controversial situations, etc.

What Will Happen Next:

• The CRT will be notified of the crises by the Public Safety dispatcher.

• Once the CRT is notified of a crisis, members of the team will come together to review the situation and make decisions regarding how the university will respond to a variety of immediate and future needs. These include: medical/psychological needs, damage assessment, media interests, student and family needs, neighborhood concerns, etc.