Behavioral Intervention Team

This campus is ours to protect – because safety isn’t solo work.

Together we can keep the University of Nevada, Reno a safe and welcoming place to learn, work and visit.

Report concerning behavior
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Step 1: Know the signs

Trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is.

Concerning behaviors may include:

  • Talking about harming themselves or others
  • Obsession with stories of violence
  • Intimidation, aggression or threatening language
  • Sudden or extreme behavior changes
  • Withdrawal after a major loss or trauma
  • Depression, hopelessness or suicidal thoughts
  • Declining school or work performance
  • Fixation on a grievance or perceived wrong
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Harassment, stalking or challenges to authority
  • Delusional thoughts not based in reality
  • New or unusual interest in weapons

Even small pieces of information can help. If you see something that worries you, share it.

 

Step 2: Make the call

Don’t keep it to yourself. Speak up.

Emergencies:

  • Call 911 right away if there is immediate danger or violence.

Non-emergencies:

You may report anonymously. If you share your name, a team member may contact you for more details.

 

Step 3: Trust us to address your concern with care

Once you report, the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) takes over. The team:

  1. Reviews and gathers information
  2. Assesses the level of risk
  3. Creates an action plan to reduce that risk
  4. Connects people to support and resources
  5. Monitors and adjusts the plan as needed

Our goal is to balance individuals' needs with the safety of the campus community.

 

Behavioral vs Student Intervention Team

 

Behavioral Intervention Team
Students, faculty, staff, visitors

Handles cases with potential threats or violence, such as:

  • Physical or online threats
  • Assault or property damage
  • Suicidal thoughts combined with other risk factors
  • Protective order violations
  • Homicidal thoughts or history of violence
  • Extreme agitation, delusions, or psychosis
 

Student Intervention Team
Students only

Helps students in distress with life challenges, such as:

  • Suicidal thoughts without violence risk factors
  • Academic stress
  • Mental health crisis
  • Substance abuse concerns
  • Housing or food insecurity
  • Classroom disruptions
 

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