Theft prevention

Notify Campus Security of any suspicious persons or activities

Residence

• Lock your doors/windows whenever you leave your room or residence.
• Do not allow unescorted strangers inside your residence.
• Be suspicious of unknown persons loitering in the area of your residence.
• Never leave an exterior door propped open.
• Keep a record of your valuables.

Office

• Lock your office door if the office is left unattended, even for short periods.
• Do not bring large sums of cash with you to work.
• Carry only the cards and identification required.
• If you must leave your purse or wallet in your work area, lock it in a locker or desk.
• Do not post vacation times or itineraries on your door.

Library

• Do not leave personal property unattended, even for a minute.
• Keep personal property in view at all times.
• Do not bring valuables with you to the library.

Athletic facilities

• Secure all personal property in a locker.
• Invest in a good quality lock.
• Avoid carrying large sums of money or valuables with you to the athletic facility.
• Keep your locker locked whenever it is unattended.

Vehicle

• Lock your vehicle every time you leave it.
• Don't leave your windows rolled down, not even a crack.
• Don't leave vital information in your vehicle.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• Mark valuables with a personal number. Also record serial numbers.
• Don't leave valuables in view for a thief. Store them in the trunk or under the seat.
• Affix your parking permit to your window.
• Invest in a car alarm.