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Threat Assessment (TAT) and Behavior Intervention (BIT) Teams

Threat Assessment and Behavior Intervention Teams exist to ensure all interventions and conduct are handled appropriately to help students, faculty, and staff remain safe on IVCC’s campus(es). Prevention and de-escalation require teamwork, clear communication, and supportive resources. Campus safety is enhanced through community and college members identifying behaviors that are concerning or may pose a potential threat and reporting those concerns in a caring and timely manner.

Illinois Valley Community College has two multidisciplinary teams designated to offer support to faculty, staff and students who encounter individuals of concern. As per the Illinois Campus Security Enhancement Act of 2008 [110 ILCS 12] and associated Administrative Code (Title 29: Emergency Services, Disasters, and Civil Defense, Section 305.80 Campus Threat Assessment Team), these teams conduct threat assessments as per the Campus Violence Prevention Plan; addressing aberrant, threatening, or dangerous behavior on campus; and providing guidance and best practices for preventing violence and providing supportive services. These teams meet regularly and are comprised of members from the following offices (as appropriate): Campus Security, School Resource Officer, Student Services, Business Services, Student Success, Counseling, Center for Accessibility and Neurodiversity, Human Resources and Academic Affairs. The board attorney serves as an advisor and on an “on call” basis as necessary. Other persons/organizations deemed appropriate for a particular circumstance might also participate as needed.

Students, Faculty, Staff and Community Members can report concerning behavior(s) to either the Threat Assessment Team or the Behavior Intervention Team.

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When should I refer an individual to the Threat Assessment Team?

How do I report a concern?

You should call 911 for emergencies. Please do not ignore or disregard violence or threats against your or others- the College needs your assistance to make our campus safe. When you encounter immediate or imminent danger, call 911. Local law enforcement agencies will coordinate their response with the College’s Campus Security and School Resource Officer.

If a potential threat is not imminent, complete the Incident Report at Report a Concern.

Campus Security

Main Campus

Call Campus Security by dialing extension 314 from any campus phone.

Call Campus Security by dialing 815-224-0314 from your cell phone.

Accessing an emergency call box located on campus parking lots (courtyard, main circle drive, Lots 1,2,4,5,6,7 and J Building). This is a direct line to Campus Security.

Ottawa Center

Call Campus Security by dialing 800 or 314 from any center phone.

Call Campus Security by dialing 815-224-0800 or 815-224-0314 from your cell phone.

Protective Orders/Restraining Orders Issued by a Court

If you have a protective order or restraining order that covers you at the College, both students and employees should notify and provide a copy to the Campus Security office.

What happens next?

The Threat Assessment Team will review the case utilizing a systematic approach designed to:

Identify situations and/or subjects of concern
Investigate and gather information
Assess the situation
Manage the situation and mitigate harm
Monitor and re-assess the situation

We rely on the college community to help maintain a safe and secure environment. Therefore, college employees and students are expected to cooperate any requests from the Threat Assessment Team relative to successfully monitor any threatening behavior.

Confidentiality of complaints and parties will be preserved to the greatest extent possible, understanding that the college may have an obligation to take some action even if the complainant is reluctant to proceed. Parties and witnesses to a complaint are also expected to maintain confidentiality of the matter, understanding that they will often not have all of the facts and that they could impair the investigation by divulging information to persons outside of the investigatory process. Additionally, documents that are created and maintained as part of a student’s educational record are subject to the protections of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act; and documents that become part of an employee’s personnel file are subject to protections afforded by Human Resources procedures.

Retaliation against persons who in good faith report concerns/violations or cooperate in an investigation is strictly prohibited. Additionally, filing knowingly false or misleading reports and providing knowingly false or misleading information in an investigation is also strictly prohibited. Appropriate disciplinary action can result from any of these acts as per the Campus Violence Prevention Plan.

Who is on the Threat Assessment Team?

Behavior Intervention Team (BIT)

Seeks to intervene with students of concern who have not violated the Code of Student Conduct and do not pose a threat to themselves or the college community. The goal is to provide services and support for students of concern so that their behavior does not become a Code of Conduct or Threat Assessment concern.

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When should I refer a student to the Behavior Intervention Team?

The following chart compares certain type of behaviors and indicates when to refer.

Appropriate for BIT referral

Aggressive language towards/about others
Erratic behavior/mood swings
Disorganized appearance
Unresponsive to others
Noticeable change in behavior
Not picking up social cues
Talking about things not related to class
Disconnected/not engaging in class

NOT Appropriate for BIT referral

Talking during lecture
Academically unskilled
Just “different”
Not doing homework
Texting during class
Interrupting you
Asking a lot of questions
Unmotivated/late to class

If a behavior does not warrant a BIT referral, handle it through classroom management or refer the student to the appropriate academic resources or directly to Student Success by utilizing the Retention Alert Module in Self-Service.