When walking, plan the safest route to your destination and use it. Choose well-lighted, busy pathways or streets, avoiding wooded paths, alleys, vacant lots or construction sites. Take a longer way if it is the safest route. Avoid walking alone at night, especially when off campus. Know your neighborhood and the campus.
Most residence halls have telephones located outside the main entrance or just inside the lobby.
Emergency call boxes are located around campus, especially in peripheral areas. Pushing the button on a call box immediately provides you with two-way communication with the Security dispatcher. Do not flaunt expensive jewelry, clothing or cash, especially in off-campus areas. Walk facing traffic, so you can see approaching cars. Do not overburden yourself with packages and groceries that make it hard to react.