Personal Safety

STATE UNIVERSITY 2011 publicise for Students and P arnts Personal Safety on Campus July 14, 2011 Overview State University prides itself as having one of the safest campuses in the entire northeast. Still, it cannot be stressed enough that personal golosh, either on campus or off, is a shared responsibility. Students must understand that our campus security measures are only as effective as the precautions students follow to ensure their admit safety. In response to concerns over a 2010 incident in which a male student was accosted and robbed by a local resident, State University has active this bulletin as a primer on personal safety.Please emit with your student before the 20112012 school year begins about this increasingly substantial issue. If you return questions or specific concerns, please feel free to mobilise our Campus Security Department at (555)555. 1212. A Message from the President - At State University, we consider the safety of our students and faculty of ut almost importance. During the first workweek of classes, we will be offering daily seminars on campus safety. Students are strongly encouraged to attend one of these sessions. Personal Safety Know Your SurroundingsIf you fall upon suspicious activity, act immediately to remove yourself from danger. If you find yourself in a dangerous situation, follow these steps 1. Trust your instincts and dont take unnecessary risks. 2. Call for attention while moving to a lit or populated area. 3. Call campus police (x1099) or 911. 4. If there is a fire alarm nearby, activate it. 5. If necessary, conserve yourself with your keys or a pen. 6. regain yourself out of the situation as quickly as possible. At home base Discuss safety issues with your roommates and make sure you all have an reasonableness when it comes to safety.Agree to keep doors and windows locked, especially at night. Keep important safety poetry near your phone (see the end of this bulletin). neer open the door for stran gers or let strangers into the building, even if they claim to be friends with a resident. Take the by-line individual precautions * Never leave messages on your door announcing your whereabouts. * Always have your keys ready before reaching the door. * Never loan your keys to anyone. * Never shore up open an entry door. * Do not write your name or address on your keys. * Report any defective locks immediately. Property SafetyPerhaps the most common yet preventable crime on college campuses is property theft. future(a) is a list of the most commonly stolen items * * MP3 players * Cash * Jewelry * Bicycles * Skateboards * Laptops * Wallets/Purses * Backpacks * CDs/DVDs * Books * kiosk phones * Credit cards Take the same precautions you would use to protect yourself. in that location is no need for flashy or expensive jewelry on campus leave especially valuable jewelry in the safety of your home. retrieve that you have to rely not only on yourself taking precautions, merely als o your roommates being responsible for your belongings, so discuss this with them.Never carry massive amounts of cash and never leave your belongings unattended in the subroutine library or other common areas. Keep a list of concomitant numbers in case stolen property is recovered. Consider registering your bicycle with the SUCSSsponsored retrieval program. Common Safety Tips * Always carry your cell phone. big numbers are given at the end of this bulletin. * Carry a safety whistle, available free of charge at the Student Center. * Learn to defend yourself with unconventional weapons, such as your keys or a pen. * Avoid walk alone or in poorly lit areas at night.Use the crony System. * If you must walk at night, get a portable flashlight. * Be prepared. Know how you will respond beforehand. * Consider taking a self-defence course. * Keep your purse or handbag draped over your shoulder. * Never hitch a ride with someone you do not know. * If walk or jogging near the road, al ways face oncoming traffic. Important Numbers Campus PDx1099Strickland Hall, 211 City Police91134 Post bridle-path Fire Dept555. 31237 Post Road Hospital555. 123419 Liberty Street Campus MDx1010Strickland Hall, 110