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Step 1
Always be aware of your surroundings. If something seems suspicious or you feel uneasy, notify campus safety right away. Trust your instincts!
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Step 2
Keep your dorm/apartment room door locked at all times (even when you are in the room), and don't loan keys to friends.
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Step 3
Keep the phone numbers for campus safety/campus security in your cell phone so that you always have them on hand in case of an emergency.
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Step 4
Don't walk anywhere around campus alone at night. Walk with a friend, or call campus security for an escort.
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Step 5
Check underneath your car and in the backseat of your car before approaching your car in a parking lot.
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Step 6
Carry pepper spray and/or a handheld alarm that will set off when squeezed.
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Step 7
When you go out, let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Then you will have someone to check in with you and who will notice if you are missing and can act quickly.
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Step 8
Be careful about posting personal information on social networking sites (such as Facebook). We are often giving people too much information about where they can find us, essentially giving them a road map.
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Step 9
Do not accept drinks from strangers, and be careful about drinking too much when out.
