Radio Operations Card

STAFF ONLY

Radio #

Name

Role

Date

Channels

Ch	Label	Use
1	OPS	All traffic — DEFAULT — stay here
2	BACKUP	Fallback — switch on Weatherman's order
3	ALT 1	Second fallback — Weatherman's order
4	ALT 2	Third fallback — Weatherman's order

Escalation Codes

CODE 1 — De-Escalate
"How can I support you to keep today positive?"

CODE 5 — Escort
Security responds. Escort to cooling area off floor.

CODE 10 — Remove
Remove from premises. Document. Notify Chair. LEO if needed.

Incident Room: Admin Bldg Basement

Know the route. Escort subjects here.

CSU Security: Todd Whittemore · (719) 406-2105

Channel Jammed?

1. Do NOT respond to the jammer.
2. Weatherman sends text: "GO 2" (or 3, 4).
3. Switch to indicated channel (labeled on radio).
4. Radio check when Weatherman calls for one.

Radio Etiquette

Push, pause, talk. Hold button 1 sec before speaking. Radio clips the first half-second.
Call format: "[Who], this is [you]. [Message]. Over."
Confirm: "[Name], this is [you]. Copy, [repeat back]. Over."
10 seconds max. Longer = use your phone.
Only answer calls for you. Don't jump in on other traffic.
"Over" = I'm done. Don't transmit until you hear it.
Stay on Ch 1 unless Weatherman directs a switch.

Examples

Standard call:

You: "Weatherman, this is Christy. Group of twelve at east entrance, no credentials. Over."

Weatherman: "Christy, Weatherman. Copy, twelve at east, no credentials. Stand by. Over."

Emergency:

You: "ALL STATIONS, this is Alec. EMERGENCY — medical, main hall row 6, male down. Over."

Everyone silent. Weatherman coordinates.

EMERGENCY FORMAT

"ALL STATIONS, this is [name]. EMERGENCY — [type], [location], [description]. Over."

MEDICAL · ALTERCATION · PERSON WITH WEAPON · FIRE

HOT MIC: If your PTT button gets stuck, it blocks the entire channel. If you hear no traffic and nobody responds — check your button. TX light on = you're hot. Release immediately.

Weatherman (Sean) cell: ____________________

SALUTE Report

WRITE ON THIS

Fill in before transmitting. Describe what you see, not what you think. Laminate + Sharpie = reusable.

Size

How many? "one person" · "group of six" · "two vehicles"

Activity

What doing? "arguing" · "refusing to leave" · "filming"

Location

Building, entrance, hallway, parking lot, row

Uniform / Description

Clothing, hat, hair, distinguishing features

Time

"right now" · "5 min ago" · "ongoing since 10am"

Equipment

Signs, bags, camera, megaphone, weapon

Radio Checkout

Pick up and return radios at the Lighthouse (command post).

MORNING — PICK UP

1. Get your numbered radio + this card

2. Radio check: "Weatherman, this is [name], radio check. Over."

3. Confirm "Loud and clear." Verify Ch 1.

EVENING — RETURN

1. Return to the Lighthouse. Ch 1, powered off.

2. Report any issues (battery, damage, clip).

3. Radios charge overnight for Day 2.

Key Contacts

Role	Name	On Radio
Weatherman	Sean Steele	"Weatherman"
Assembly Chair	Tonya Van Beber	"Tonya"
Roving Lead	Alec Hanna	"Alec"
Credentialing	Christy Fidura	"Christy"
Party Chair	Brita Horn	"Brita"
CSU Security	Todd Whittemore	Via Weatherman

Remember

Your radio is numbered. Card matches. Don't swap.
All comms transcribed and logged in real time.
Weatherman is the bridge to campus security/LEO.
Do not engage physically. Observe, describe, report.
When in doubt, call Weatherman.

Sean's cell (backup if radio down):

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