Safety Tips

By: Teri Ruland

Posted: 10/6/08

Be aware of your surroundings.

Visualize potential exit routes from an event or location.

Know safe and direct routes to campus destinations.

Try not to walk alone after dark. If you do, utilize well-lit and populated routes on campus.

Keep emergency numbers in your cell phone or by your landline phone including your resident advisor, campus safety and health services.

Trust your instincts.

Be aware of what you post on the Internet, especially online social networks like Facebook and Myspace. You can never be sure who is viewing your personal information or pictures: stalkers, employers, recruiters or family.

Do not prop open campus building doors.

Do not accept drinks from strangers as they could be easily contaminated with a drug.

Try to avoid being alone in areas of campus that can often be empty or isolated like basement laundry rooms and study lounges.

If you notice another person in danger, follow your school's safety and security procedures and call 911.

Do not engage in conflict with a person who has a weapon.

More safety tips and information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act can be found at www.campussafetymonth.org.