Staying Safe on Campus

Community ConcernsWe all have responsibility!Be on the lookout for:Propped doorsHate/bias incidentsStrangersSlippery floorsWater leaksBroken glassBurned out lightsMissing window screensEmergency equipment not working

Reporting IncidentsWho, What, Where, Why, When & HowStay objectiveKeep things in chronological orderDescribe permanent people featuresNote the size, shape and color of thingsWrite down identifying characteristics (license plate #, smells, etc.)

Safety in Your Own SpaceYour roomYour apartmentParking lotsIsolated areas

And what about when you lose your room key/card??

Being Your Own Safety AdvocateThink about strategies for coping withThe element of surpriseBeing followedWalking aroundStalkersThreats

Keeping Your Stuff SafeLaptopsBook bagsBikesValuablesCashTextbooksBig-ticket items

Date Rape & Sexual AssaultDont be alone with someone you just metSay no and listen to noKeep a level headBe aware of date rape drugsMake sure your whole group is accounted forTrust your instincts

Alcohol & Other DrugsGetting helpPrescription medsClub drugsFire situationsImpaired drivingDate rape drugsWhen others are impaired

In Crisis ModeCampus ThreatsListen to staff- Have a healthy suspicionTake seriously- Dont make jokesNatural Disasters- Follow evacuation procedures- Work with staff- Help others stay calmFiresKnow emergency exits and equipment locationsSteer clear of illegal items and actionsHeed the alarm!

Tech ThreatsIdentity theftStalking via technologyMeeting online friendsIllegal file sharingTech theftSocial media safety

Being PreparedDo You KnowPublic safetys phone #?Off-campus contacts?Res life duty how-to?Fire pull box & extinguisher locations?Emergency phone locations?Hall front desk #?What emergency exits to use?How campus emergency alerts work?

Crisis ConsiderationsIf a friend seems ill, intoxicated or drugged, get help immediately. Dont worry about her getting in trouble. Her health and safety need to be your #1 concern.Stay as calm as possible in crisis situations. Quick, clear-headed thinking can make all the difference.Dont hamper the efforts of medical or emergency personnel. Get out of the way and help with crowd control, if staff members ask you to.If someone is bleeding, apply pressure and ask someone else to get medical help immediately.

Crisis Considerations (continued)Dont transport anyone to the hospital! Most of us arent medically trained and could do more harm than good by moving an injured person. Ambulance personnel can work on your friend en route they know what theyre doing.Listen to trained staff and dont second-guess their directives. They know what theyre doing and have your best interests at heart. Arguing in the midst of crisis does no one any good.Dont play the hero by stepping into a heated situation. Chances are youll get hurt and make the situation worse. Instead, get help from residence life staff, public safety and other trained personnel so things can be handled safely, quickly and effectively.

Staying SafeNot invincibleResponsible for others AND yourselfWe often make poor choices when impairedEasy ways to stay safeIt can start right now!