In a world where safety and security on university campuses are paramount, a little-known group often works tirelessly behind the scenes. Comprised of dedicated stakeholders from various campus response groups, the Incident of Concern Committee (IOCC), serves as a central hub for sharing critical information and developing strategic responses to and planning for incidents of concern.
Comprised of representatives from the Behavioral Intervention Team opens a new window, Consultation & Response Team opens a new window, Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion opens a new window, Office of Emergency Management opens a new window, Strategic Communications opens a new window, UCLA Health Threat Assessment Team, UCPD Threat Management Unit opens a new window, ASUCLA Security, Legal Affairs and the Office of the Administrative Vice Chancellor, the group facilitates streamlined information sharing across campus response groups, provides consistent messaging to the campus community and serves as a resource hub for effectively managing, escalating and responding to incidents of concern.
Incidents of concern encompass a wide range of activities or behaviors that could potentially disrupt normal campus operations. These incidents might involve threatening or concerning communications or acts directed at individuals, groups or facilities.
One of the key principles guiding the IOCC is collaboration. The group doesn't dictate action, but rather acts as a support system for campus response groups, enabling them to share strategies, resources and information. Through its efforts and charge, the IOCC also provides a shared platform for campus response groups to collaborate on cases that may affect various paradigms and thus require multi-disciplinary expertises to effectively resolve.
The IOCC does not replace the duties of campus response groups. Instead, it serves as a centralized information-sharing hub to foster information sharing and coordination between these groups. The IOCC chair plays a pivotal role as the point of contact for notifications from campus response groups, facilitating further coordination and action when required.
IOCC members, representing their campus response groups, play a crucial role in sharing relevant information with the IOCC. They act as conduits, providing insights and expertise from their respective groups, and aiding in formulating effective strategies and responses to incidents of concern.
The IOCC's strength lies in its ability to bring together diverse perspectives and expertise, fostering a collaborative environment geared towards ensuring the safety and well-being of the campus community. While it doesn't dictate actions, its role as a facilitator of information exchange and coordination is invaluable in addressing incidents swiftly and effectively.
Members of the campus community are encouraged to report concerning behavior opens a new window that may potentially cause risk or harm to UCLA and or its students, faculty and staff. You are also encouraged to download the Bruins Safe app opens a new window and BruinAlert opens a new window campus notification system to stay informed of campus emergencies and advised of related safety instructions.
