Tips for Staying Safe
Staying safe is easy! Just follow these simple guidelines to make sure you and your stuff stays protected.
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 at-home
- Keep your windows and doors locked
- When moving, unpack quickly and always have someone on guard
- Secure laptops with a lock if leaving them unattended
- Avoid propping open doors for long durations
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
Tips for safe-guarding your personal information
- Be careful what you post online
- Don't verify any personal information over the phone
- Protect the privacy of your Social Security Number