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Advice from Campus Safety

Safety
  • Don't leave belongings unattended in public places. Most thefts on campus happen in residence hall cafeterias, student union cafeterias, Watson Library, and Robinson Gymnasium.
  • Lock the door to your room or apartment, even if you're only going down the hall for a few minutes.
  • Keep an inventory of your valuables and their serial numbers. Engrave such belongings as computers and stereo equipment. Residence halls and the KU Public Safety Office will loan you engravers.
  • Keep valuables such as jewelry in a locked drawer. Leave expensive jewelry at home.
  • Lock automobiles. Don't leave valuables inside where passersby can see them and be tempted to smash a window to steal them.
  • Go places in groups. Don't walk alone on campus late at night and always walk in well-lighted areas. Know where emergency phones are located on campus.
  • When possible, drive on well-traveled roads. Keep your car well maintained to avoid breakdowns. Keep your car doors locked to prevent anyone from getting in your car while stopped in traffic or at intersections.
  • Have your car keys in your hand and be alert when approaching your car. Check your car before getting in to be sure no one is hiding inside.
  • Use Safe Ride (864-SAFE), which gives you free rides home if you're out between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. You must show a current KU ID card.
  • Call the police if you see someone doing something suspicious. Or call Crime Stoppers (864-8888), a KU program that takes anonymous information. If the information leads to an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash award.
  • Bicycles are a popular mode of transportation around campus. Bicyclists are required to follow all rules of the road, including use of a headlight at night. Register your bicycle (cost: 25 cents). You can purchase the bicycle license from the KU Public Safety Office or the Lawrence Police Department or from Student Union Activities. The license is required by city law and is helpful in attempting to locate your bike if it is stolen.
  • Lock your bicycle to a bike rack, tree, or pole with a good quality U-lock. The lock should go through the frame and at least one wheel.
  • Attend campus programs on safety and related issues. Announcements and workshops can be found in the University Daily Kansan.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and social situations in which you could be thrown off guard.