The college takes preventative action, but ultimately it boils down to the willingness of individual students to take the simple precautions necessary to protect their safety. Although the college has good security for keeping out trespassers, statistics show that fellow students will commit most campus crime. Be careful with your personal information, including your student ID number, social security number, telephone number, and credit card numbers, especially over the telephone. When you allow people access to your personal information, you leave yourself vulnerable to everything from practical jokes to harassment and fraud. Carry your keys and lock up your valuables, especially your room, car, and bicycle.
Theft is a crime of convenience and is the most predominant crime on most campuses.
It is also the most preventable. Never prop open exterior doors. Propped doors invite intruders into your building, putting you and other residents in danger. Report crimes as they occur and suspicious activities. Albertson College relies on all community members to report all activities that appear unusual or suspicious.