The purpose is to teach safety tips and how to avoid becoming crime victims. Local and state media also often cover reports of criminal activity on campus. In addition, the university will provide the campus community with timely reports of certain crimes committed on campus which are considered by the university to pose a foreseeable threat to the safety of personnel and students. At the beginning of the school year the University Police participate in the Information Fair sponsored by Student Life giving new students an opportunity to discuss crime awareness issues and self-protection. The University Police also staff an information booth at the fair to familiarize students, campus personnel and visitors concerning police services, safety tips, and to make them aware of potential crime and how to avoid being victimized.
Child safety is stressed.
Employees are asked to help identify suspects and report suspicious activities. Engravers are available at no cost. If this assistance is not available, the University Police will coordinate and make available escort services on a case by case basis. Click here for details of the Safewalk program . Periodic security surveys of campus facilities provide suggestions for improving security of an area and for improving the safety of personnel and students.