Safety Tips

Stay Aware: Pay attention to your surroundings, especially during the evening.
Minimize Distractions: Avoid using your phone or wearing headphones when walking or biking. If you prefer to listen to something, keep one ear free.
Notice Your Exit Options: Familiarize yourself with your location, including potential vulnerabilities.
Guard Your Belongings: Avoid leaving valuable items like laptops and bags unattended. Keep bags close to your body.
Your Safety First: If faced with a threat, prioritize your safety over your possessions.
Trust Your Instincts: If something feels off, seek a safe location or contact campus police.

Keep Locked Doors Secure: A locked door is a safe door. Never compromise security by propping a locked door open, sharing access details or allowing people you don’t know to walk in with you (sometimes called “tailgating”).
Know Your Neighbors: They can be valuable allies in spotting suspicious activities.
Check Locks When Leaving: Make sure doors and windows are locked when you exit, even if you’re just stepping out for a short break.

Select Safe Routes: Travel through well-lit, populated areas. Avoid remote or secluded locations, especially at night.
Buddy System: Whenever possible, walk with a friend or group, especially at night.
Get a Safety Escort: The Police Department offers safety escorts to individuals who request safety assistance as they walk to and from on-campus locations during hours of darkness. Safety Escorts may be available during daytime hours upon special request. Safety escort services are free to our community members and can be arranged by calling our non-emergency line at 707-664-4444.
Emergency Points: Familiarize yourself with the locations of emergency call boxes throughout campus. Use them when in doubt or feeling unsafe.