• Walk with a friend. Avoid traveling alone after dark. Call the Campus Police Department for a ride. (Spartan Escort)
• Avoid shortcuts. Only walk on well lit regularly traveled walks.
• Don't hitchhike. Don't accept rides from casual acquaintances.
• If threatened by an approaching vehicle, run in the opposite direction. The vehicle will have to turn around before it can follow you.
• Run, Scream, and Make noise. If you are being followed or feel you are in danger let someone know you are in trouble.

• Don't pick up hitchhikers.
• Limit your driving. Whenever possible limit your driving to well lit heavily traveled roads.
• Keep your windows and doors locked.
• Sound your horn. If ever threatened and you can not drive away sound your horn to attract attention.
• Breakdowns. If your vehicle ever breaks down, signal for attention by raising your hood. Stay inside your vehicle with your windows closed and your doors locked.
• If you are being followed keep out of desolate areas. Look for a place where there are people and stop. Ask someone to call the police.
• When parking at night choose well lit areas. Before getting out of your vehicle check for people loitering. Also check for people loitering when returning to your vehicle.

    Report thefts, most thieves look for things that are easy to keep or sell without anyone asking questions!

• Don't leave your room unlocked!
• Don't leave valuables or cash where someone can easily pick them up!
• Don't leave your name or address on your key ring!
• Don't leave valuables in classrooms, cars, the library or dinning hall!
• Report any suspicious or unauthorized person!
• Report any broken windows or doors!
• Report any door to door solicitors who do not have proper authority to be on campus!
• Report anyone looking into windows or parked vehicles!
• Report anyone hanging around dorms, hallways, or other campus buildings with no clear purpose for being there!
• Report any suspicious vehicles driving around campus!

Remember do not attempt to stop or restrain a suspicious or unauthorized person. Call the Campus Police Department at 823-9000.

    Residence Hall Safety

1. Keep your doors locked at all times. Close any windows that are accessible from the outside.
2. Never sleep in an unlocked room.
3. Don't put your name or address on your key ring.
4. Don't put your vehicle and residence key on the same key ring.
5. If you should loose your keys notify Residential Life and Campus Police. Arrangements will be made to have your locks changed. Police Report must be filed.
6. Don't study in poorly lit or secluded areas.
7. Residence should always ask for identification from service personnel. If in doubt and you don’t recognize the person call the Campus Police.
8. Don't let strangers use your phone. Make the call for them or direct them to a pay phone.
9. If you start receiving harassing phone calls notify the Campus Police.
10. If you find your room has been entered don’t go inside. Go to a phone and call the Campus Police Department. Don't touch anything in the room; you may disturb evidence that is important to a police investigation.
11. If an intruder awakens you do not try to apprehend the person. An intruder may be armed or may be able to arm themselves with something in the room. Try to leave the room and call for help.
12. If you see a suspicious person or vehicle on campus contact the Campus Police Department with as much information as possible.
13. Don't peg open exterior doors. Doors are locked for your safety. (Spartan suites)
14. Report any broken doors, locks or windows that you may come across.
15. Try not to bring large amounts of cash or valuables to campus. If you must try not to let anyone know you have them and keep them in a safe place.
16. Keep items of value out of sight if possible. Don't leave valuables in plain sight from the outside.
17. If you live in a residence hall it’s a good idea to take your room key to the shower with you.

    Residence Hall Safety If you receive harassing phone calls, take these notes:

• write down date and time.
• make a note of the type of call- Hang up, Threatening, Obscene, and Nuisance.
• what was the  type of voice- Male, Female, Young, Old, High, Low, Accent, Intoxicated, Nervous, Other.
• include any background noise heard.

    Know to whom you are speaking:

• Ask who is calling!
• Ask what number they are trying to reach!
• Never give out your name or number to strangers! (Don't give the caller the satisfaction of carrying on a conversation, most of these callers just want an audience.)

    Hang Up:

• Hang up immediately if the caller doesn't respond to your questions!
• Hang up at the first utterance of an obscene word!
• Hang up if the caller does not make identification to your satisfaction! (Don't slam the receiver down and admit that you are annoyed, just hang up.)

If at any time you are threatened over the phone, or receive a harassing phone call notify the Campus Police at 823-9000.

1. Keep all offices and labs locked when not in use.
2. Report any broken doors, locks or windows.
3. All department keys should be collected when not in use.
4. Don't label department, lab or classroom keys.
5. Always lock your desk and file cabinets.
6. Consider using password protection for your computers.
7. Don't leave expensive personal property unsecured in your office.
8. When leaving make sure you lock your door. If you see somebody suspicious notify the Campus Police.

1. Avoid using athletic facilities alone, especially after dark or during off hours.
2. The locker rooms are for your convenience. When using a locker make sure it is locked.
3. Its a good idea to shower and change when somebody you know is in the locker room with you. This is important in case of an injury or if an intruder enters the locker room.
4. If you do encounter an intruder inside the locker room scream for help. People inside the building should hear you. Try to make a mental note of the intruders description to aid in finding them.
5. Notify the Campus Police Department about any incidents of voyeurism immediately.

    Fire drill procedures:

1. Treat each alarm as if it were an actual emergency and leave the area as quickly and calmly as possible.
2. Dress as appropriately as possible.
3. When you leave lock your room.
4. Exit the building using the stairwell closest to you.
5. At times it will be necessary to shut off the alarm. This does not mean the building is safe to be entered. Remain outside until you are instructed to re enter the building by the Police Department or the Fire Department.

    If you are in a burning building:

1. If there is smoke in the room keep low to the floor.
2. Before passing through any doors feel the doorknob. If it is hot do not open the door. Attempt to exit by other means.
3. If you can not exit hang something from the window such as a pillowcase or a shirt to attract attention for help.
4. If you can open the door brace yourself against the door and open it slowly in order to make sure there is no heat or heavy smoke on the other side. If there is either close the door.
5. If you are able to exit your room go to the nearest exit. If the exits are blocked return to your room and hang something from your window to attract attention.
6. When the fire department arrives stay well back and out of their way. Your good intentions could slow down the fire departments efforts.

• Escorts are provided for those who feel unsafe walking alone or in unlighted areas

1. Keep your vehicle locked and your windows up.
2. Never leave an unattended vehicle running.
3. Consider having an alarm installed. This could help deter a car thief and it will save some insurance costs.
4. Try not to leave any valuables in your vehicle. If you must make sure they are out of sight.
5. Keep a record of your registration number and your vehicle identification number (VIN) in a safe place.

   If you are a victim of a sexual assault, here are some very important steps to follow.

1. Go to a safe place and call someone for help.
2. Do not bathe, shower or douche. Do not change or clean you clothes.
3. Get medical attention! Go immediately to a hospital, college health services or a private physician for a full medical examination and treatment if needed.
4. Call the Campus Police Department. By reporting this as soon as possible evidence may be collected and preserved. Reporting early will strengthen any criminal case that may occur. Reporting will also alert police of a potential danger to other members of the community.

Remember that contacting the Police does not mean the case will go to trial! All information will remain confidential between you and the authorities. The Campus Police Department can assist you in obtaining medical help, counseling and other supportive services!

    Your involvement is essential for the prevention of crime on campus. Disinterest and complacency are prime
    contributors to the success of a crime. The burden of crime rests not only on the Campus Police Department
    but also with each member of the college community.

1. Be aware of your vulnerability. Follow the suggestions outlined in this section.
2. Be alert for any suspicious or criminal activity.
3. Become more security conscious. Report all incidents of criminal or suspicious activities no matter how insignificant you may think it is.

Remember that unreported crimes can not be solved and by not reporting a crime you allow perpetrators an opportunity to commit additional and perhaps more serious crimes.
 

Many times crime solving depends upon how accurately and promptly the incident is reported. When reporting an incident it is important to provide as much as the following information as possible.

1. What happened! The nature of the incident.
2. When did it occur! The time of the incident.
3. Where it happened! The location of the incident.
4. People involved in the incident! Victims, witnesses, their names, addresses and phone numbers.
5. A detailed description of the suspect! (sex, race, age, height, build, hair color and style, complexion, clothing, distinctive characteristics, i.e. facial features, scars, tattoos, etc...)
6. Vehicles involved! (year, make, model, color, plate number and state, number of occupants, distinctive characteristics, i.e. body damage, bumper stickers, etc...)
7. Direction the vehicle was traveling in!
8. Description of any property that may have been stolen!
9. Any weapons that may have been involved in the incident!