Personal Safety on Campus

Look alert, assertive, self confident, and in control. Those who look lost, confused, passive, or in a fog are more vulnerable.
Stay aware of your surroundings
Stick to well lit and well travel areas.
Walk or jog with a companion at night.
Have your keys in your hand as you approach your car or building.
Request an escort if you feel uneasy or concerned for your safety.
If approached by a would-be attacker don’t panic. If you panic you won’t be able to out think or out maneuver the attacker.
If threatened the first order of business is getting away. Drop anything that might slow you down.
Don’t accept a drink from anyone you don’t know and trust.
Don’t get into an elevator with someone who looks out of place or behaves in a strange or threatening way.
Be careful when using bathrooms that are isolated.
Report all harassing phone calls, emails, etc. to the Campus Police.
Report all suspicious persons or activity to the Campus Police.

Lock personal items in your vehicle and out of sight. It only takes seconds to take items from a vehicle when left in plain sight.
Never leave your wallet, handbag, briefcase laptop, cell phone etc. in a common area or out in the open.
Lock personal valuables and cash in your desk and out of sight.
Never carry large sums of money. If you must, do not advertise.
Don’t attach your identification card to your key ring. This practice could help a thief find your home or vehicle easily.
Engrave an identifying number and take down all serial numbers in case your property is stolen.
Report a lost college key immediately to the Campus Police.
Do not hide extra sets of keys in your office or vehicle.
Always carry your purse tightly clutched in your hand or under your arm.
Use a lock down device for your laptop.
Never leave your vehicle or office unsecured.
Report all suspicious persons or activity to the Campus Police.

For additional crime prevention issues please contact your Campus Police Office.