Personal 安全提示

• If you haven’t already done so, add 安全’s tele电话 number (608-363-2355) to your cell 电话 现在.
• Avoid walking alone at night, particularly in isolated areas with limited lighting. If you are on campus, contact 安全 (608-363-2355) for an escort.
• If you must walk alone, let a friend k现在 where you are going and call your friend when you arrive safely. Consider carrying a whistle, or other sound-making device, to alert others if you have trouble.
• 保持警惕. If you are being followed, head quickly (run if necessary) to a well lit area, 建筑, 或者一群人. If you are on campus, go to the nearest emergency tele电话 and press the [Emergency Button] which calls 安全, or use your cell 电话 to call 608-363-2355. 我们的 campus emergency tele电话 map shows their locations around campus. If you are off campus, use your cell 电话 to dial 911.
• When you are on campus, don’t prop open the entry doors to residential halls. Residential entry doors are locked 24/7 for your protection. If you find them open, you have the right to close and secure them for your safety and the safety of others. If a door is malfunctioning, contact 安全.
• Always have your keys and student ID/Access card with you at all times.
• Keep your doors locked when studying alone or sleeping in your room.
• For you protection, no one is allowed to sleep in residential hall lounges.
• Report any suspicious persons to 安全. Do not attempt to confront or apprehend subjects yourself; quickly observe as much as you can and call 安全 immediately.

If you are the victim of an assault

• Remain as calm and aware as possible
• Notice everything you can about the perpetrator; clothing, 高度, 重量, hair (including facial hair), 演讲, 纹身, 眼镜, 领导的方向, 等.
• Preserve any physical evidence. Do not touch any object that may have been handled by the assailant.
• Seek assistance from 安全 immediately (608-363-2355) immediately; if off campus dial 911.
• If the assault was sexual in nature, you can view the college’s Sexual Assault Support page for information on Resources, 报告, 定义, 政策, the Investigation Process, 及你的权利.

Property 安全提示

Minor thefts of personal property are the most common crimes on campuses. It is perhaps one of the most difficult crimes for our 安全 staff to prevent. 你, 然而, have a great deal of control in the prevention of personal property thefts simply by following some common sense guidelines.

• Keep your room door locked at all times, even if you will only be gone “just a few minutes”.
• Record serial numbers, brand names, model numbers, and descriptions of valuable items 作为你的记录.
• Immediately notify 安全 (608-363-2355) if you observe any suspicious activity.
• Report all faulty locks, doors, windows, lighting to your RA or 安全.
• Always take your purse, 钱包, 电话, iPod, 移动PC, or other valuables with you when you leave a lounge, 教室, or a table at the Library. Never leave your 移动PC unattended! Always lock your backpack or book bag in your room when going to a meal at Commons.
• Always lock your bicycle using a strong lock. “U” shaped locks are the best when secured through an immovable portion of your bike’s frame. Chains should be at least 3/8” in diameter and cables at least 1/4” in diameter (not including the plastic covering). Remove quick release items from your bike and store them in your room. Record serial numbers, model numbers, 等. 作为你的记录. Should your bike be stolen, you will need this information to get your bike back. 我们更喜欢, 但不要求, you to register your bike with 安全 in the basement of Pearsons Hall.
• Always lock your vehicle doors and park in well lit areas whenever possible. Never leave your keys in your vehicle. Avoid leaving property in your vehicle. If you must do so, lock it in the trunk, or conceal any valuables so that they are not visible.

Summary

Make a commitment not to be a “victim”. Follow up on this commitment with an effort to use precautionary measures whenever possible. Never be hesitant to contact 安全 with any questions, or for assistance (608-363-2355).

Updated/Reviewed 2024-02-07