Your role is to take responsibility for your own safety and security by making safety-conscious decisions. Residence halls are patrolled by University Police, night clerks and Campus Security Officers. Residents should always close and lock exterior doors, never prop doors open and report suspicious persons immediately. On-campus residences are locations of constant activity, so if you notice a door is not closing or locking properly, or that a light fixture is out, notify a Residence Life or maintenance staff person right away. You should stay on the telephone until the dispatcher obtains all needed information and instructs you to hang up.
Fire safety is everyone's concern.
Each building is organized with fire protection in mind. Familiarize yourself with fire exits, extinguishers, pull stations and panic panels. Whenever a fire alarm sounds, day or night, buildings are to be evacuated immediately. There are several services available to aid in theft prevention. We encourage you to see us about these programs.