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May 16, 2008 |
Volume 1, Number 3 |
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In This Issue · Sending Them Off to College · Minimize Your Risk on Campus · Item of the week Onli= ne Crime & Safety Resources: Security On Campus Security On Campus, Inc. is a non-profit
organization dedicated to safe campuses for college and university
students. They believe that
students and parents have the right to know about criminal activity on
college and university campuses.
Office for Victims of Crime The Off=
ice
for Victims of Crime provides federal funds to support victim compensation
and assistance programs across the Nation. OVC also provides training for
diverse professionals who work with victims, develops & disseminates
publications, supports projects to enhance victims’ rights and serv=
ices,
and educates the public about victim issues. &nbs= p; &nbs= p; alarm=
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Thi=
s Door
Stop Alarm blocks a door from being opened. If anyone tries to op=
en
the door, this 120db alarm will sound. Alarm shuts off when pressure =
is
released from door stop plate. Off To College A range=
of
information from college preparation schedules and financial aid informat=
ion
for high school students to advice on study habits, personal finances and=
moving
checklists for students heading off to college. <=
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<=
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style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:white'>Mace™ Window Alert is a 95 decibel glass breakage alarm that attach=
es
to windows and set off by vibrations if someone tries to break throug=
h. Installs easily on any window.=
Upcoming Issues: Hotel
Safety Dealing
With a Stalker And
More! |
Sending
Them Off To College…
As
you prepare to send your teenager off to college, security on campus is
surely on your mind. There =
are
steps you can take – even before choosing a school –to make s=
ure
that you and your child have a reasonable level of confidence about safety
and security at the school you select. The Jeanne Clery Act re=
quires
all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid
programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their r=
espective
campuses. Security Report: Crime Logs: The institution's police departm=
ent
or security departments are required to maintain a public log of all crim=
es
reported to them, or those of which they are made aware. The log is requi=
red
to have the most recent 60 days' worth of information. Timely Warnings: Crime Statistics:<=
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ont-family:
Arial;color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN'>=
An institution must keep the most recent three years of crime
statistics that occurred: on campus,
in institution residential facilities, in noncampus<=
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buildings, or on public property. Schools with aggres=
sive
crime reporting and a low tolerance for criminal behavior will likely pro=
vide
safer environments for students.
To look up published crime statistics for a particular institution,
there is a lookup feature at the Security On Campus website, at www.securityoncampus.org/crimestats/index.html. Minimize
Your Risk on Campus
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style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT"'>Evaluate the Campus=
-&=
nbsp;
Study the campus and neighborhood with respect to routes
between your residence and class/activities schedule. Are all areas well-lit and
patrolled? Know where emerg=
ency
phones are located. -&=
nbsp;
Drive down fraternity row on weekend nights and stroll
through the student hangouts. Are people behaving responsibly, or does the
situation seem reckless and potentially dangerous? Carefully evaluate
off-campus student apartment complexes and fraternity houses if you plan =
to
live off-campus. Use Common Sense -&=
nbsp;
Share your schedule of classes and activities with parents
and a network of close friends, effectively creating a type of
"buddy" system. Give network telephone numbers to your parents,
advisors, and friends. -&=
nbsp;
Travel in groups whenever possible. Use a shuttle service
after dark. Avoid "shortcuts". If you have to walk alone, walk
purposefully and confidently. Be alert to what is going on around you. -&=
nbsp;
Have your keys ready so that when arriving at your
destination you do not have to hesitate to make entrance to either your c=
ar
or your residence. -&=
nbsp;
If you feel you are being followed, head to a nearby,
well-lit public place and call for assistance. Carry a whistle or personal
alarm. If confronted with
violence, yell “Fire!” as well as “Help” – =
you
will get others’ attention and assistance, rather than scaring them
away. Safety At Your Resi=
dence - &nbs=
p;
Doors and windows to your residence hall should be equipp=
ed
with quality locking mechanisms. Room doors should be equipped with peep
holes and deadbolts. Always lock up when you are absent. Do not loan out =
your
key. Rekey locks when a key is lost or stolen=
. - &nbs=
p;
Always lock your doors and windows at night
. Never compromise your safety for a roommate who asks you to leave
the door unlocked. - &nbs=
p;
Dormitories should have a central entrance/exit lobby whe=
re
nighttime access is monitored, as well as an outside telephone which visi=
tors
must use to gain access. - &nbs=
p;
Lock your door when leaving your room, even for the brief=
est
of times. Buy sturdy locks =
to
secure bikes to immovable objects. Mark identification information on
valuable items such as computers, TV's, stereo's and the like. Do not lea=
ve
your identification, wallets, checkbooks, jewelry, cameras, and other
valuables in open view. - &nbs=
p;
Know your neighbors and don't be reluctant to report ille=
gal
activities and suspicious loitering. Information included in this article was prov=
ided
by: Security On Campus, Inc=
.
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