Safety and Security Tips
A high percentage of crimes on campus are crimes of opportunity. Members of the campus community can assist the Police Department by following some simple suggestions. You play a key role in crime prevention efforts. Be cautious, careful and alert to your own safety and protective of your possessions and University property:
Always lock your office, even when you step out for a few minutes.
If you have valuables in your office, don't leave them in your office overnight.
Don't leave purses or other valuables unattended, not even for one minute, take them with you or keep them locked
in a secure cabinet out of sight.
Keep your desks and file cabinets locked when you're away.
Don't store money in desk drawers or file cabinets.
Report all losses to University Police immediately.
Additional safety measures include:
Do not hesitate to call the campus police at any time.
Keep your residence room locked.
At night, walk in-groups of at least two and stay on the main walkways.
Be aware of your surroundings and know if you are being followed.
Familiarize your self with the location of emergency phones.
When parking, remove valuables from view and lock your vehicle.
Engrave your valuables with your driver's license number and record serial numbers. (Project IDENT-Contact crime
prevention officer at 516-5155 for assistance.)
Make copies of credit cards and other valuables in your wallet.
Check inside your vehicle before entering to make sure no one is hiding inside.
Have car keys in your hand when approaching vehicle to avoid having to look for them.
REMEMBER: If a situation appears suspicious, or you think it's unusual, call the University Police. If it is serious or not, we'd rather investigate before a problem occurs.