- Don’t take your safety for granted: be alert, aware and cautious. Trust your instincts, use your best judgment and avoid potentially dangerous situations.
- Do not assume that college campuses are automatically safe. Each year over 100,000 crimes are reported at colleges and universities throughout the country. The most common is theft.
- Lock all doors and windows whenever you leave your residence hall or office.
- Keep doors locked. Use the peephole or ask who’s there before opening the door.
- Don’t lend keys to others. Keep your keys safe and don’t leave them lying around your room or office.
- Report lost or stolen keys to Residence Life and/or Security immediately.
- Do not bring unnecessary valuables to campus. Always secure valuables you do bring and take them with you when leaving campus during breaks.
- If you carry a pocketbook, keep it under your arm and close to your body. Don’t leave pocketbooks, bags, coats and books unattended.
- Report any suspicious activities or persons to campus security.
- Walk in groups of two or more – especially at night. Avoid isolated areas.
- Always park in well-lit areas. Lock your car and lock valuables in the trunk.
- Remember to activate the alarm system and/or steering wheel lock device if you have one.
- Know where fire alarms are located and never tamper with fire alarms or fire extinguishers.
