Safety of Valuables and Belongings:
- Lock your door whenever you leave your room or office.
- Lock your windows whenever you leave your room, especially if you are on the ground floor.
- Place your valuables out of sight and don’t leave valuables unattended anywhere on campus.
- Take valuables with you when you leave campus.
- Keep a record of serial numbers, models, brand names, and descriptions of all your valuables.
- Always lock bicycles with high-quality locks.
- Keep information about travel plans and habits confidential.
- Keep keys safe at all times. Report any missing keys to Campus Safety immediately.
- Report all thefts and suspicious activity, no matter how small, to Campus Safety. Use your gut. If something doesn’t look or feel right to you, report it.
Personal Safety:
Anyone can be a victim of rape or sexual assault. Be aware of the possibility and be prepared to take action when necessary. Consider personal safety training and/or consultation. Please contact the Director of Campus Safety for helpful resources. If you are sexually assaulted, know that it is NOT your fault
When walking or driving:
- Keep all your senses available. Do not use headphones while jogging after dark.
- Walk with confidence. Display outrage, not fear, if threatened.
- If you feel endangered, yell. Scream “HELP!” or “POLICE!” and run away. Honk your horn and use other strategies to draw attention to the situation.
- Use physical violence to defend yourself if threatened.
When on a date or in social settings:
- Know yourself and your own capabilities. Set limits early and communicate those limits. The first line of defense is a clear set of values and assertive communication.
- Try to find an easy and early way out of potential date rape situations.
- Do not eat or drink things you have not been in control of during preparation, delivery, or supervision.
- Trust your intuition and act on it.
- Use physical violence to defend yourself if threatened.
When in your residence:
- Lock your doors and windows at night.
- Do not talk with obscene callers.
- Be cautious about your online activity.
- Do not open your door to anyone you do not recognize. If someone suspicious is near your residence, call 911 or Campus Safety at 612.874.3801.