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Whenever you
are on the street, in an office building, in your
residence hall, walking the university grounds or
driving, stay alert and tuned into you surroundings.
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Send the
message that you're calm, confident and know where you
are going.
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Trust your
instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy,
avoid the person or leave the area and call the
University Police.
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Know the
campus or city streets where you live and work. Check
out the location of the campus emergency blue light
phone boxes.
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Stick to well
lighted, well traveled areas. Avoid shortcuts through
wooded areas and parking lots and NEVER walk alone at
night.
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Try to use
automated teller machines in the daytime. Have your card
in hand and don't approach the machine if you're uneasy
about people nearby.
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Have your
residence hall key in hand before you reach the front
door. Do not wear your keys around your neck on a rope
or string key chain. This allows an attacker to use the
key chain to cut off your airway.
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If you think
someone is following you, switch direction or cross the
street. Walk towards an open building or look for a blue
light emergency phone to call the University Police
Department.
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If you have to
work or study late, make sure there are others in the
building and someone knows where you will be. If you
feel uneasy have someone walk you to your vehicle or
residence. The campus offers a bus service until 3
AM.
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Always roll up
your windows and lock your vehicle doors, even if you're
coming right back. Also remove all of your valuables or
place them in the trunk.
If you have a crime prevention concern please feel free
to contact the University Police at (607) 753-2112
