Pitt police will reconsider response to anthrax threat

In the event of another campus terrorist threat, emergency officials would do some things… In the event of another campus terrorist threat, emergency officials would do some things differently, according to the interim chief of Pitt police, Tim Delaney.

Though Delaney said he was pleased with most aspects of the response, including inter-departmental cooperation, he outlined two specific areas where improvements could be made.

In the future, Delaney said emergency workers should evacuate only those buildings that could be directly affected by terrorist action. Also, emergency workers should activate central fire alarm systems to alert people to an evacuation.

Delaney said the residence halls never experienced a direct threat during Saturday