University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

 Tips for Staying Safe

General tips

• If confronted, surrender property rather than risk your life
• Use the S.A.F.E. phone systems around campus if you feel threatened: look for yellow boxes with blue lights
• If biking or driving, watch out for pedestrians: campus can be quite busy at times!
• Take a self-defense class

Tips for on-campus and around town

• Watch out for bicyclists as well as cars
• Cross streets only at marked crosswalks
• Do not give money to unlicensed solicitors
• If you own a bicycle, register it with the police
• Keep your car locked and remove any valuables
• If biking, follow the rules of the road (ie. wear a helmet, ride with traffic, avoid sidewalks, etc)
• Secure your bicycle with a Cycle-Safe bike locker or a secure lock of your own

Tips for after-hours

• Avoid walking alone, especially at night: use B.O.S.S. anytime from 6PM – 2AM
• Keep sharp! Walk with a purpose and pay attention to your surroundings
• Stay within well-lit areas
• If you've been drinking, try to find someone to drive or walk you home
• Don't invite random people into your house
• Don't drink anything that could have been tampered with