Being aware of your vulnerability and following the suggestions outlined in this pamphlet to protect yourself and your property.
Being alert for suspicious of criminal activity and conditions that may represent a hazard to the campus community.
Getting involved by becoming more security conscious and by reporting all incidents of criminal or suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety.
Remember that unreported crimes cannot be solved and by not reporting crimes, you allow the perpetrators an opportunity to commit additional and perhaps more serious crimes.
Many times, the solving of crimes depends upon how accurately and promptly the incident is reported. Therefore, when reporting an incident, it is important that you are able to provide as much of the following information as possible.
Nature of the incident
When and where the incident occurred.
Description of persons involved: names, sex, race, age, height, hair style and color, distinctive characteristics such as facial hair, scars, glasses, clothing, etc.
Direction and method of travel.
Vehicles involved: color, type, make, model, license plate number and state, distinctive characteristics such as decals, damage, number of occupants, etc.
Description of stolen property: item, make, model number, serial number, value, color, dimensions, etc.