When walking or jogging:
- Go with someone
- Stay away from isolated areas
- Try to stay near street lights
- Hold your purse or briefcase tightly, close to your body
- Put your wallet in a front pocket rather then in a back pocket
- Dress sensibly: tight pants, clogs, or heels make movement difficult
If you're being followed:
- Cross the street or change direction
- Keep looking back so the person knows you can't be surprised
- Go to a well lighted area: enter a store, house, residence hall, classroom, or library anywhere there are people
- Notice and remember as much as possible about the person so you can give a good description
Where you live:
- Keep your doors locked at night
- Don't let strangers in
- Don't leave door unlocked for someone planning to come back later
- Do not prop locked building doors open
Protect personal and University property:
- Lock your door every time you leave
- Don't store your purse in an unlocked desk drawer
- Don't leave your belongings unattended in libraries, hallways, gym facilities, offices or classrooms
If you are working or leaving class late:
- Keep your office door locked
- Lock all doors behind you when entering or exiting at night
Protect your car:
- Lock your car and take the keys
- Lock valuables in the trunk
- Park in well lighted areas
- Don't hitchhike