Radio Operations

STAFF ONLY

Radio #

Name

Role

Date

Channels

OPS — Primary

All radio holders · DEFAULT CHANNEL

Backup

Switch on Weatherman's order only

Alt 1

Switch on Weatherman's order only

Alt 2

Switch on Weatherman's order only

Escalation Codes

CODE 1 De-Escalate

Verbal disruption. Engage: "How can I support you to keep today positive?"

CODE 5 Escort

Cannot resolve / physical posturing. Security escorts to cooling area.

CODE 10 Remove

Refusal / physical contact / threat. Remove from premises. Document. Notify Chair.

Incident Room: Admin Bldg Basement

Know the route. Escort subjects here for documentation.

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

Radio Etiquette

Push, pause, talk. Hold transmit button 1 full second before speaking. The radio clips the first half-second.
Call format: "[Who you want], this is [your name]. [Message]. Over."
Confirm format: "[Name], this is [you]. Copy, [repeat key info back]. Over."
Keep it under 10 seconds. Longer conversation = use your cell phone.
Only answer calls for you. If someone calls for Weatherman, only Weatherman responds.
"Over" = I'm done talking. Don't transmit until you hear it.
Stay on Channel 1 unless Weatherman directs a switch.

Example Calls

Standard:

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 goes silent. Weatherman coordinates.

EMERGENCY FORMAT

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

Types: MEDICAL · ALTERCATION · PERSON WITH WEAPON · FIRE

HOT MIC WARNING: If your transmit button gets stuck, it blocks the entire channel. Nobody else can talk. If you hear no traffic and nobody responds to you — check your PTT button. If the TX light is on, release it immediately.

Channel Jammed?

1. Do NOT engage or respond to the jammer.

2. Weatherman will send a text message: "GO 2" (or GO 3, GO 4).

3. Switch your radio to the channel number indicated.

4. Radio check on new channel when Weatherman calls for one.

SALUTE Report

WRITE ON THIS CARD

Fill in before transmitting. Describe what you see, not what you think. Use a Sharpie on laminate — wipe clean to reuse.

Size

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

Activity

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

Location

Where? Building, entrance, hallway, parking lot, row number

Uniform / Description

What do they look like? Clothing, hat, hair, distinguishing features

Time

When? "right now" · "5 minutes ago" · "ongoing since 10am"

Equipment

What do they have? Signs, bags, camera, megaphone, weapon

Radio Checkout

All radios checked out from and returned to the Lighthouse (command post).

Morning — Pick Up:

1. Report to the Lighthouse for your numbered radio + card

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

3. Confirm: "Loud and clear." Verify Channel 1.

Evening — Return:

1. Return radio to the Lighthouse. Channel 1, powered off.

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

3. Radios charge overnight for Day 2 redistribution.

Key Contacts

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

Remember

Your radio is numbered. Your card matches. Don't swap radios.
All comms are transcribed and logged at the Lighthouse in real time.
Weatherman is the bridge to campus security/LEO. You report to Weatherman. Weatherman relays to Todd.
Do not engage physically. Observe, describe, report. Let security handle it.
When in doubt, call Weatherman.

Sean's cell (backup if radio down):

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