Safety and Security

1. Do not walk alone on campus at night. Use the escort service or walk with a group.
   
2. Stay in well-lit, well-traveled area; avoid dark and isolated places.
   
3. Always lock your car, roll up your windows and keep valuables out of sight in your car.
   
4. Know the locations of emergency phones, campus phones and public phones where you could call for help if needed.
   
5. Do not jog or bike at night or in unfamiliar areas.
   
6. If someone tries to rob you, give up your valuables without resistance. Your life is more important than your possessions.
   
7. Do not put your name, address, phone number, license number or other identifiers on your key chain. This can lead a criminal to you and your property if you lose your keys.
   
8. Do not lend your keys to anyone or leave your door unlocked for a friend.
   
9. Never prop open building doors. This is an open invitation to intruders.
   
10. Be sure that you know the legitimacy of anyone you let into your home, apartment or residence hall. Do not be afraid to ask for identification or call for help.
    
11. Engrave your valuables, and keep an inventory through "Operation Identification." An engraver and Valuables inventory sheets are available from officer Ryan Sharrer at the Safety and Security Department.
    
12. Do not leave your purse/wallet, books, coat, laptop computers or other valuables unattended. Call Safety and Security with any safety concerns.
    
13. 90% of campus crimes are crimes of opportunity. You reduce your chances of being a crime victim by reducing the opportunity. By watching out for yourself and others, we can all contribute to a safe campus environment.