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Personal safety is increased by following common sense guidelines which limit or reduce the possibility of becoming a victim of crime. Ninety percent of campus crimes are crimes of opportunity.
1. In on-campus housing facilities:
1. Always lock the door to your room—day and night.
2. Don’t let strangers, or someone with whom you are not well acquainted, into the building or your room.
3. Don’t lend your keys to anyone.
4. Don’t prop open the exterior doors of the residence halls. They are locked for your safety.
5. Engrave your valuable possessions with identifying information or leave things of great monetary or sentimental value at home.
6. Don’t leave your books, backpack or purse unattended.
7. Know where to find residence life staff, phones or other safe areas.
8. Report any suspicious person or activity to residence life staff or Campus Security.
If you are a victim of crime, call Campus Security immediately. They can assist you.
2. On campus and other places:
1. At all times, be aware of your surroundings and of people approaching or following you.
2. Don’t go out at night alone. Always go with a friend, a group or call for a campus escort (x4799).
3. Use well-lit, public walkways. Avoid shortcuts that take you through dark or secluded places.
4. Know the locations of campus and public telephones (keep quarters available in case of an emergency). Kiosks with connections to the Office of Safety and Security are scattered across campus and are identified by a blue light on top. This can be a quick way to get help.
5. Always lock your bike to a secure object. A U-shaped lock is best.
6. Always lock your car and keep valuables out of sight. Lock your case of CDs in the trunk.
7. Never leave your keys or your purse/wallet in your car while it is unattended, even for a few moments.
8. Never hitchhike, pick up hitchhikers or ride alone with someone you do not know well.
9. Never drink and drive or ride with someone who has been drinking.
10. Report suspicious or criminal activity to Campus Security. If you are off campus, call the local police.
11. If you are a victim of a crime, call Campus Security immediately, or if off campus, call the local police.
B. Tornado Warning
• Siren is sounding or tornado is visually observed:
1. Go to an interior hallway on a lower floor, preferably a basement, and sit down.
2. Please close residence hall doors on your way out of the room. Take your room key with you.
3. Stay away from windows and doors.
4. Avoid auditoriums with large, unsupported roof areas and high walls.
5. Take cover under heavy furniture in the center of the building if there is no basement.
6. Cover head with available cushioning or with arms.
7. If caught out in the open far from a building, lie in a ditch or ravine.
8. Remain in shelter or safe area until all clear sirens are sounded.
C. Medical Emergency
1. Check the scene. Do not place yourself in a life-threatening situation.
2. Call x4799 (Campus Security). Give description and location of incident.
3. If you are trained in CPR and/or first aid, assess the need for assistance and act if needed.
D. Fire Safety Rules
• If fire or smoke is observed:
1. Sound alarm by using the fire alarm pull station.
2. Security will respond to the building once the alarm is sounding.
3. Calmly and safely evacuate the building.
4. Do not use elevators—use stairways only.
5. If you are trained to use a portable extinguisher on small fires, attempt to extinguish the fire.
6. Never re-enter a burning building for any reason. Security and/or the Fire Department will announce when the building is safe to enter.
• If the fire alarm is activated:
1. Calmly and safely evacuate the building.
2. Take your room key with you, and close all doors between you and the fire.
3. Know two ways out of the building.
4. Do not use elevators—use stairways only.
5. If you can’t get out because of heat and/or smoke, stay in your room and wait for rescue. Hang a sheet or blanket out of the window to show the Fire Department you need help.
6. Once outside, go to a pre-designated assembly point and stay there until instructed to enter the building.
7. Security will respond and inspect the evacuated building for signs of smoke and/or fire.
8. Do not re-enter the building until the alarm is silenced by Security.
E. Crime in Progress
• Make a report:
1. Call 911 (local police).
2. Give description and location of incident.
F. Hazardous Materials
• Leak or spill:
1. Evacuate to a safe distance.
2. Call x4799 (campus Security). Give description and location of material.
3. Prevent access to area until response team arrives.
4. Seek medical attention if necessary.
5. Do not return to area until given clearance by Campus Security or response team supervisor.
G. Utility Emergencies
• Gas leak, flooding, power failure, elevator failure, etc.:
1. Call x4799 (Campus Security). Give description and location of incident.
2. Security will inspect the problem, evacuate the area if needed and inform maintenance or emergency personnel if needed.
