N.C. A&T State University Police Department

10/23/2012

08/29/2012

Students are encouraged to use the following services free of charge to help ensure their safety:
OPERATION ID: "Protect personal property by having your items engraved and recorded"
OPERATION AGGIE: "Educate yourself to the dangers of alcohol abuse."
BICYCLE REGISTRATION: "A free service to identify your property if stolen."
SGA ES**RT SERVICE: "Never a need to walk alone on campus during late night hours."
S.O.S. PROGRAM: "Students take an active role in crime prevention in their residence hall."
POLICE RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM: "You get the opportunity to ride with and observe a Law Enforcement Offier in ther performance of his duties."
NUMBERS TO REMEMBER:
UNIVERSITY POLICE: 336-334-7675
RESIDENCE SECURITY: 336-256-2413

08/07/2012

Campus Safety Tips
PERSONAL SAFETY
At home, in an apartment building, or in a residence hall:
1. Keep your room door locked when you are napping or sleeping.
2. Never let unauthorized persons come into your room, enter residence halls, or enter apartment security doors. Always ask to see proper identification.
3. Never prop open inside or outside doors.
4. Do not hide keys outside of your room or apartment. Do not put your name or address on your key rings.
5. Avoid working or studying alone in a campus building.
6. Never dress in front of a window. Close blinds or curtains after dark.
7. If you are awakened by an intruder inside your room, do not attempt to apprehend the intruder. Try to get an accurate description of the intruder and then call the police.
8. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the A&T Police immediately.

WHEN DRIVING:
1. Carry your car keys when approaching your vehicle so you can enter quickly.
2. Always check underneath your car upon approach and in the rear seat for intruders before entering your automobile.
3. Lock your doors and keep windows rolled up whenever possible.
4. Drive on well-traveled and well-lit streets.
5. Never hitchhike, and never pick up hitchhikers.
6. If someone tries to enter your stopped vehicle, sound the horn and drive to a safe area such as a convenience store.
7. If your vehicle breaks down, ask any person who stops to help to call the police. Do not allow any person access to you or inside your car. Roll down your window no more than an inch. Be aware that an accident may be staged to provide the other driver an opportunity to commit a criminal act.
8. Leave enough room between your car and the one ahead so you can drive around it if necessary.
9. Call ahead when driving to your home or apartment late at night and have someone watch you walk from your car to the residence.
10. Limit distractions such as cell phones.

WHILE WALKING OR JOGGING:
1. Avoid walking or jogging alone, and try not to walk or jog after dark.
2. Avoid dark or vacant areas. Walk along well-lit routes.
3. Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being followed: Run in a different direction, go to the other side of the street and yell for help, or move quickly to a lighted area, a group of people, or a blue light emergency phone.
4. Have your keys ready when returning to your residence hall or apartment. Keep your personal or valuable items concealed and close to your body.
5. Avoid wearing headphones when walking or jogging. Always be aware of your surroundings and practice risk avoidance techniques.

AVOID VICTIMIZATION
Property protection:
1. Lock your door whenever you leave your room for ANY length of tme or when sleeping.
2. Secure your vehicle. Close all windows and lock all doors.
3. Never prop open any door.
4. Adequately protect all valuables in your room, such as wallets, jewelry, credit cards, cash and computers. Do not leave valuables or cash in plain view.
5. Protect your books and put your name in them. Do not leave them in public places.
6. Do not loan your keys to anyone.
7. Never hide your keys outside your apartment or room. Do not put your name or address on your key rings.
8. Take all valuable items home with you during vacations.
9. When in a public place, keep valuable possessions out of sight. If you must leave an area for any length of time, take personal items with you.
10. Participate in "Operation Identification" in cooperation with the A&T Police Department.