Crime Prevention Tips

Campus Safety

• Don’t walk alone late in the evening.
• Don’t study alone in classroom buildings at night.
• Do walk in well-lit areas.
• Do walk with confidence and self-assurance.
• Do know where phones in the area are located.
• Do read all caution and warning labels on containers.

Vehicle Safety

• Do wear your safety belt.
• Don’t travel alone for long distances.
• Do carry keys to the vehicle in-hand for quick access to car if necessary.
• Do park in well-lit areas.

Bike Safety

• Do record serial numbers, the make, and the model.
• Do lock bike to bike racks.
• Do engrave your name or Social Security number on bike.
• Do cross the street at crosswalks.
• Do wear a helmet.

Residence Halls

• Do lock your room door, even if you plan to be away only a short period of time.
• Do record serial numbers on all electronic equipment.
• Do unprop and close any residence hall doors found open.
• Do report immediately any suspicious activity or crime in or around the residence hall.
• Do avoid placing yourself in dangerous situations.

Fire Prevention

• Don’t attempt to exit a room if door handle is hot or smoke is in the hall.
• Don’t use a fire extinguisher on other than very small fires (example: trash cans)
• Do activate fire alarm pull station immediately.
• Do become familiar with fire evacuation procedures posted on residence hall doors.
• Do know where fire extinguishers and pull stations are located.
• Do call ext. 911 or 3333 when alarm sounds in any building.

Crosswalk Safety

• Don’t enter a crosswalk if the “Don’t Walk” sign is flashing.
• Do cross only at crosswalks and whenever possible, cross only at signalled crosswalks.
• Do wait until traffic stops before entering a crosswalk.
• Do push the button once to request a “Walk” signal.
• Don’t expect the “Walk” signal immediately.
• Do remember that motorists are also trying to get somewhere and we need mutual respect in these busy intersections.