Park in well-lighted assigned areas as close as you can to your destination. When departing, walk in groups to vehicles or call the Rutgers Police Department for night escort service. When getting in and out of your car be aware of what is going on around you. If outside on campus, you can use one of the many emergency phones identified by a blue light. Simply lift the receiver or press the emergency button and a police dispatcher will answer.
Most residence halls have telephones in hallways and outside the buildings next to entry doors.
These phones dial local calls and are also equipped with one button dialers to police headquarters. These students patrol portions of the New Brunswick area campuses and contact the police department via radio to report suspicious or hazardous conditions. The hours and days of service vary for this program. In addition, Student Safety Officers control access to selected residence halls during the evening hours. A security vehicle will be dispatched to accomplish this transportation.