Crime Prevention Tips

While You're Out

For women who carry a purse

Carry the purse close to the front of your body with your hand over the clasp

For men

Avoid carrying a wallet in your back pocket

While You're Out

1. Don’t flash your iPod, Cell phones, Laptop

2. For your iPod, wear subdue color headphones

3. Keep all personal belongings on your persons.

4. Don’t wear your cell phones on your belt.

5. Don’t carry your laptop in a sleeve, if possible buy a backpack with a laptop sleeve.

 

Personal Safety Tips

1. Don’t walk alone at night!

2. Stay alert to your surroundings at all times. Observe people and activities around you. Look confident and purposeful when you walk.

3. Choose busy, well-lighted streets and avoid isolated areas, alleys, vacant lots, abandoned buildings and construction sites.

4. Think about your safety everywhere you go – be alert and don’t assume you are always safe. Avoid situations that could put you in danger.

5. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in any situation, then leave.

6. Be aware that wearing earphones connected to electronic devices while walking can distract you and make you less able to sense potential danger.

 

C.A.R.E.
Campus Alliance for a Risk-Free Environment

• A free escort program on campus

• Student security team trained and supervised by UPD

• Available from sunset to midnight - 7 days a week

• UPD Officers are available when C.A.R.E. members are not on duty

• Nighttime on-campus transportation available

• Allow 10-15 minutes for your escort to arrive