Students were asked to do their part to keep the halls a safer place to live. They were warned to never prop open doors, admit strangers or lend out keys. Unescorted or suspicious-looking individuals should be reported to residence staff immediately. All crimes and suspicious activity also should be reported to residence hall staff and the FSU Police Department. The newsletter informed students that room doors should always be locked, all small valuables and money should be kept out of sight and all other valued belongings should be marked with the student' s Social Security or ID number.
Residents can also turn to hall staff for information on housing-related issues.
Staff receive an extensive amount of training in order to be prepared for any situation that may occur in the halls. They are trained in conflict mediation, emergency procedures and customer service so that they are prepared to handle challenges that may occur. Staff welcome residents' questions when needing information, requests for help in difficult situations and desires to just have someone around to sit and talk with about life's many ups and downs.