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AVOID TRAFFIC DELAYS
Use MetroLink, or visit the St. Louis area MoDOT Web page for the latest official travel information.

Campus Safeguards

Security of the campus and persons are central issues at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Providing security to the campus community is a continuous process of re-evaluating existing policies and practices so that they conform to the changing needs of the community.

Working closely with the administration of University of Missouri - Saint Louis, the Police Department strives to make the campus a safe place to learn, live and work.

To increase campus safety, lighting has been improved at various locations. Emergency telephones distinctively marked with blue lights have been installed at numerous locations on campus. In addition to lighting and phone systems the University has modified new construction and landscaping to provide a safer campus.

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 yourself 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.
Make copies of credit cards and other valuables in your wallet.
Report all losses to the University Police immediately.
Stay in control. Do not allow the abuse of alcohol or other substances to put you at risk.
Don't leave personal property unattended.
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.

Before you enter your car...
Be alert to any activity near your car. Pay attention to your surroundings.
When approaching your car to enter it, have your key in your hand, and check the handles, locks and back seat before entering.
If there is someone loitering near your unoccupied car as you approach it, keep walking until they leave. Contact the University Police immediately!

Once you're in your car...
Keep your doors locked and windows rolled up.
Stay out of high crime areas, especially after dark.
Be suspicious of people asking for directions or change, or giving out flyers.
When stopping in traffic, leave enough distance between your car and the car in front of you, so you can pull away quickly if necessary.
Be alert when using drive-up automated teller (ATM) machines.
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.

ALSO: The department’s Crime Prevention Officer is available to assist with seminars, surveys and materials.