This team functions as the campus’ Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) or threat assessment team. The Consultation Team brings together campus partners to review, discuss and manage a broad array of issues of concern to campus safety or well-being, involving students, faculty, staff and community members.
If you are concerned about an imminent threat to safety, such as someone’s direct threat of harm to themselves or others, immediately call 911 or the UCI Police at (949) 824-5223.
Examples of situations where you should not wait to call the police include if you are concerned about someone’s welfare, or they are exhibiting aggressive, assaultive behavior. For instance, you’re concerned about a possible missing person who has hinted about suicidal ideation, or someone on campus has been violent or destructive toward people or property.
If there is no imminent threat or you have already contacted the police, referral to the Consultation Team would be warranted when an issue is acute or includes multiple concerns requiring a coordinated response from multiple campus departments. The Consultation Team can assist in coordinating the appropriate departments to take a proactive stance to prevent or manage the issue.