To report a crime please contact Public Safety immediately at 9-641-6988 from an on-campus phone.

• Try to note a description of any suspects involved. Important characteristics to note are:
  • Height and weight
  • Method and direction of travel
  • Speech patterns
  • Names used
  • Sex, race, and age
• Also, try to note a description of any vehicles involved. Important information to note are:
  • Color
  • Make 
  • Model
  • License number
• Tell the Public Safety Officer your name and location, and the location and nature of the incident.
• If you are in a safe location, stay there.
• Do not attempt to interfere with the situation except for self protection.
• Be aware of the following suspicious signs. Follow the above procedures if any of them
  are observed:
  • A scream or call for help
  • An unfamiliar person doing any of the following:
    • Entering a neighbor’s room or office
    • Loitering on or about the campus
    • Trying to break into a car
    • Repeatedly driving on or about campus
    • A whistle or horn blowing
• Some tips that can be used to prevent campus crime are:
  • Lock your door whenever you leave your room or office.
  • Keep a record of serial numbers, models, brand names, and a description of all of your valuables.
  • Also keep a record of all of your charge account numbers in a safe place.
  • Lock your windows whenever you leave your room, especially, if you are on the ground floor.
  • Always lock bicycles with high quality locks.
  • Avert temptation. Place your valuables out of sight.
  • Do not leave notes or messages saying you’re out and when you will return.
  • Do not leave valuables unattended anywhere on campus.
  • Keep keys safe at all times. Report any missing keys immediately to Facilities Services at extension 6244 from a campus phone or 642-6244 from a cell phone or an off-campus phone.
  • Take valuables with you when you leave campus.
  • Report all thefts, no matter how small, to Public Safety.
  • Request identification of service people working in your area. If still uncertain, call the Facilities Services office.
     

* * * Refer all media calls to University Communications, extension 6215 from a campus phone or 642-6215 from a cell phone or off-campus phone.