Threat Assessment Team

The Threat Assessment Team protocol was established to provide clear parameters regarding campus incidents that warrant attention. There are three key categories:

1. Self-injurious behavior (i.e., suicidal ideation/attempt, cutting behavior, dangerous alcohol/substance consumption, etc.)
2. Disruptive behavior that violates campus community safety (i.e., homicidal threats, stalking, assault, cyber bullying, carrying weapons, etc.)
3. Unusual behavior (i.e., changes in personality, depressive symptoms, shifts in mood, unexplained irritability and/or lethargy, hopelessness, etc.)

Once an incident is reported to the Threat Assessment Team, members of the Committee determine the appropriate steps to address the situation. This process is based on the severity of the concern, the ability of the person in question to engage in the resolution, and the situation.

Student, faculty or staff members who violate any of the above protocols may be removed, temporarily or permanently, from the College for campus safety and student concerns. In situations of elevated concern for campus safety, the student, faculty or staff member may be asked not to return to campus until certain criteria are met.

• What type of behavior warrants a referral?
• Any self-injurious behaviors, suicidal ideation, erratic behavior that disrupts or threatens to disrupt the daily operations of the College and activities, or behaviors that might compromise safety should be referred. When in doubt, make the referral.
• What do I do if I know an individual who may need to be referred to the Threat Assessment Team?
• If you feel there is an immediate threat, dial ext. 3511 or call Thomas Nelson Community College Police at 757-825-2732 (Hampton) or (Williamsburg); if it is after hours call 757-879-3649 (Hampton) or 757-508-3449 (Williamsburg). If you are making a referral online, go to the bottom of this page and click on “Submit an Incident Report.” You will be asked for basic information about the individual, how the TAT can contact you, and for a description of the incident or behaviors that prompted the referral.
• Who can make a Threat Assessment Team referral?
• Anyone who feels an individual associated with Thomas Nelson is a threat to himself/herself and/or the College community can make a referral.
• What happens after I make a referral?
• The Threat Assessment Team members will take the information provided and make a decision regarding appropriate action.
• How do I know if it is a Threat Assessment Team issue or if it is more appropriately handled by another campus resource?
• You do not have to make this determination. If another campus resource is more appropriate, the Threat Assessment Team will refer the student and handle the transfer of information.

If you have reason to believe that a person at a Thomas Nelson facility may represent a potential threat to others or to himself/herself, please complete a Threat Assessment Team Incident Report or contact the Police Department. If the danger is immediate, make sure you place yourself out of harm’s way; then call 3511 (if using a campus phone) to contact TNCC Department of Police and Security Services.

Contact Information

Hampton Campus
757-825-2732
757-825-3511 (emergency number)
757-879-3649 (after hours cell)
Desk locations: Diggs Hall – room 153

Williamsburg Campus
757-825-2732
757-508-3449 (emergency number)
757-879-3649 (after hours cell)
Desk locations: HT 1st floor Photo Office
Police Office – 2nd floor (RM200)

Nursing Facility (91 East Mercury)
757-825-2732
757-825-3511 (emergency number)
757-879-3649 (after hours cell)
Desk locations: Diggs Hall – room 153

Southeast Higher Education Center
757-825-2732
757-825-3511 (emergency number)
757-879-3649 (after hours cell)
Desk locations: Hallway closest to the Administrative Officers

In the event that a person is seen on College property with a gun or is actively firing a weapon, the following action plan is recommended:

Note: The previous information cannot cover every possible situation that might occur. If there is gunfire or explosives are discharged, you should take cover immediately. After the disturbance, seek emergency treatment if necessary.

Contact Information

Hampton Campus
757-825-2732
757-825-3511 (emergency number)
757-879-3649 (after hours cell)
Desk locations: Diggs Hall – room 153

Williamsburg Campus
757-825-2732
757-508-3449 (emergency number)
757-879-3649 (after hours cell)
Desk locations: HT 1st floor Photo Office
Police Office – 2nd floor (RM200)

Nursing Facility (91E Mercury)
757-825-2732
757-825-3511 (emergency number)
757-879-3649 (after hours cell)
Desk locations: Diggs Hall – room 153

Southeast Higher Education Center
757-825-2732
757-825-3511 (emergency number)
757-879-3649 (after hours cell)
Desk locations: Hallway closest to the Administrative Officers

Several resources are available for you to get additional information and/or support. If you have questions for the Threat Assessment Team, contact us at tncctat@tncc.edu.

The following is list of national, regional and local resources. These are provided for guidance to you only, and you should make your own determination as to which of these, if any, are most appropriate to your situation. Thomas Nelson Community College makes no representation or warranty as to these services.

Employee Resources

Brochure Resources

National Resources

Regional Resources

Local Resources