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Be certain residence hall doors are closed and
locked when entering and leaving. Do not prop doors open at any time and
do not leave rooms unlocked at any time.
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Do not walk alone or with another person at night
to the lake, entrance gate, or in dark or secluded campus areas. Be careful
about walking after dark in semi-lit places. Stay on walks and established
paths and avoid walking near shrubbery.
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Avoid driving alone at night.
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Don't waste time looking for your keys, have
them ready. Drive with your doors locked and your windows rolled up.
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Check around, under and in your automobile when
approaching it to make sure no one is concealed near it. Make sure you keep
you doors locked once you are inside your vehicle, and as soon as you exit
your vehicle to leave it for any period of time.
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Do not hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers, even
if you recognize someone in the car alongside the road. Avoid stopping at
lonely, out-of-the-way or poorly lit places.
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If you think you are being followed by another
vehicle, stop at a gas station or grocery store where there are lots of
people and sound the horn. Do not go to your home, or attempt to get out
of the vehicle.
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If your car breaks down and someone stops to
assist you, remain in the locked vehicle, ask the person to call the police
and wait. Do not accept a ride.
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Park in well lit places. Store valuables and
packages out of sight in a locked trunk or glove compartment. Check that
car doors and trunk are locked.
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Always accompany your guest, so that unidentified
persons will not be wandering around campus.
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Report all strangers or suspicious activities
to a police/security officer by telephone or in person.
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Report in a timely manner to a Community Assistant,
Resident Coordinator, or the Department of Safety any personal concern for
the safety or well-being of an absent friend or roommate or anyone who is
sick or injured on campus.
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Lock the door when you leave your room.
