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In the event of an 'active threat' or 'shelter-in-place' emergency declared on campus, what is the primary and immediate recommendation for students who are inside a building?

A Evacuate immediately to the nearest exit and off-campus location.
B Run to the nearest designated safe zone or emergency assembly point.
C Lock doors, turn off lights, silence phones, and hide out of sight.
D Contact campus security directly via their personal cell phone for instructions.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

During an 'active threat' or 'shelter-in-place' order, the immediate safety protocol for those indoors is to secure their location by locking doors, turning off lights, silencing devices, and hiding from view to minimize visibility to the threat.

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