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Safety Information

Residence Hall Tips
Street Tips
Theft Prevention
Obscene Phone Calls
Date Rape Drugs
Parking Safety Tips
Public Transportation Tips

Residence Hall Tips

• Always keep your dorm room doors locked, even when you are inside.
• Keep an inventory of valuable possessions and record serial numbers.
• Don't loan your keys to anyone. Don't mark your key chain with your name or address.
• Lost keys can lead to theft.
• Don't let unfamiliar people into your room.
• Don't prop open residence hall doors that are locked.
• Call Campus Security if you see strangers loitering in or around the dorms.

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Street Tips

• Walk or jog with a friend whenever possible.
• Stay alert and tuned-in to your surroundings.
• Walk or jog in well-lighted areas, stay away from alleys.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
• Carry a whistle. This can serve as a reminder to exercise caution, and can alert someone in the area that you need help.
• Use the Campus Escort Service — call (630) 617-3000.

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• Don't leave personal property (purses, bookbags, calculators, etc.) unattended in classrooms, study area, or libraries.
• Lock your bike to a bike rack with a kryptonite lock.
• Theft is our biggest crime problem. Report all thefts to Campus Security (630) 617-3000 immediately

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Obscene Phone Calls

• Hang up as soon as you realize the nature of the call. Don't try to find out who the caller is, and don't show any reaction.
• Note the time, what the caller said, a description of the voice, and any background noises.
• Advise your resident assistant and resident life coordinator, and make a report with Campus Security.

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Date Rape Drugs

• Never leave your drink unattended.
• Don't accept open container beverages from anyone but a bartender or server.
• Try to attend bars and parties with a group of friends, arranging beforehand to watch each other's drinks.
• Be alert to the behavior of friends. If a friend appears "disproportionately inebriated" in relation to the amount of alcohol they have consumed, they may be in danger.
• If you suspect that a friend has been drugged, call 911 or get them to the nearest medical attention.

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Parking Safety Tips

• Always lock your car and take your keys.
• Close windows and lock storage compartments.
• Do not leave packages and valuables visible.
• Do not park in isolated locations or behind obstructions that block you from the view of others.
• Consider your return time when choosing a parking location, it may be dark when you return.
• Make a note of where you parked.
• When returning to you car, check all sides before entering. Have your keys in your hand and ready before arriving at your car.
• Once inside your car, lock all doors.
• Be alert to strangers hanging around the parking area.
• Trust your instincts, leave at the first sign of danger and call Campus Safety at x3000 or use a campus emergency phone.

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Public Transportation Safety Tips

• When riding a bus, use a stop that's well lit and near a coffee shop or store that's open.
• Travel with a friend or co-worker whenever possible.
• Know the bus or subway schedule ahead of time, so you aren't forced to wait longer than necessary.
• Don't sleep on the bus or subway.
• Sit near the bus driver.
• Have your money or tokens in hand to give to the driver. This way you won't fumble with your wallet or purse.
• Don't engage in unnecessary conversation with strangers. Never give out any personal information. The person you're talking to may be fine, but others can overhear.
• Don't get too involved with reading while you wait. Stay alert!
• Stand in the shadows if it's dark and you're waiting alone.
• Move away from people who appear intoxicated, even if this means going to another stop.
• Don't share a cab with a stranger.
• Sit near the aisle so you can get up quickly if someone bothers you.
• Don't sit near the exit door on busses, trains or subways. At stops, when the door opens, someone can reach in and snatch your purse or briefcase.
• Hold on firmly to your purse or briefcase. Don't put it on the seat beside you. Keep it in your lap or wedge it between your feet.
• Tuck necklaces inside your clothing and turn rings around so that valuable stones aren't showing. Better yet, remove jewelry before using public transportation.

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