Risk Reduction Tips

Theft prevention:

Theft Prevention

 

Use the campus transit services.
Avoid being in classrooms or office buildings alone at night.
Report any suspicious person or activity to USAPD immediately regardless of the time.
Know who is at your door before opening it.
Preplan all routes, regardless if you are walking, running, or driving.
Vary your routine. Do not walk the same route night after night.
When walking to your car or residence at night, have your keys in hand before you leave.
Walk with confidence. Keep your head up and pay attention to your surroundings.
Remember to bring your cell phone.
Always lock the doors in your car, room, apartment or house.

Go out as a group; leave as a group.
Maintain control of the evening by driving or having your own means of transportation.
Give someone (roommate, close friend, parents) information about your plans for the evening.
Avoid letting yourself get into vulnerable situations.
Pay attention to your surroundings and others’ nonverbal cues and behavior.
Avoid being alone with an individual until you know them well.
Communicate your limits and boundaries clearly.

If you drink, drink responsibly and do not get intoxicated. Alcohol is the most common date rape drug.
Only drink sealed beverages which you open yourself.
Do not share drinks; don’t drink from a punch bowl or common container.
Do not leave your drink unattended.
Do not drink anything that has an unusual taste or odor.
Do not mix any type of drug with alcohol.