Personal Safety

	Safety at Home
	Student Residents
	Offices and Laboratories
	ATM Safety

Safety at Home

• Keep all doors and windows locked at all times if possible, even when home.

• Always lock the doors and windows when you leave, even if it is only for a short time.

• Keep your house keys and car keys on separate key chains.

• Do not attach your address to your key chain.

• Do not lend your keys to anyone you do not know well or trust.

• Never open the door to a stranger, even one who says that they are a service person. Ask for identification. Do not rely on a chain lock to prevent entry. It is insufficient protection.

• If a stranger comes to your door and asks to use the telephone, do not open the door or let them in. Offer to place the call for them.

• Know your neighbors. A neighbor can watch out for your residence while you are away, and you can do the same for them.

• Don't leave our wallet, purse, checkbook, cash, or jewelry in open view. Keep them locked away or in a drawer or cabinet.

• Engrave your ID number or driver's license number, including the state, on any valuable property such as a stereo, television, camera, lap top computer, etc. You may borrow an engraving tool from Security or from the Housing Office.

• Hang up immediately on any harassing or obscene phone call. Report the incident to Security.