Information Box Group
On the Street
- Use SWHAT when walking alone at night
- Walk in groups for safety sake
- Avoid dark and deserted areas
- Be aware of alternate routes and safe places
- Plan your route. Avoid shortcuts through dark, untravelled areas. Take the most direct, frequently travelled route.
- Be Alert. Walk with confidence
- Familiarize yourself with locations of the campus emergency phones
- Walk near curb, away from shrubs
- Never carry large amounts of money, or show it in public
- If you think you are being followed, go to the nearest public place
- Let people know where you will be, and what time to expect you
- When working alone at night, consider staying in contact with Security
In Your Car
- Do not pick up hitchhikers
- Lock your doors when you are in your vehicle
- Walk to your vehicle quickly with keys in hand
- Use SWHAT to escort you to your car
- Make sure your car is mechanically fit and free from breakdowns
- If you are being followed, do not drive home. Drive to the nearest police station.
- Park your car in a well-lit, well-travelled area
In Residence
- Inventory your property. Record all serial numbers
- Don’t keep large amounts of cash in your room
- Always lock your door, even if you’re just leaving for a minute
- Question strangers in residence and call Security if they don’t belong
Building/Office Safety:
- Ensure exterior of building is secure, do not prop open doors
- Immediately remove props from any doors
- If door is unable to be secured, call security immediately at ext 24281
- Keep offices and personal property secure at all times
- Report lost or missing access cards or keys immediately to security
- Don’t loan keys or access cards to anyone