Protect Yourself and Your Personal Property

In your dorm room

• Always lock your room door and never loan out your key or ELMS ID to anyone.

• Always report a lost or stolen key to Residence Life.

• Never admit a stranger into your room or the residence hall.

• Report all suspicious persons or activity to campus safety.

Walking around

• Avoid walking alone, if possible.

• At night, travel on well-lighted and well-traveled streets. Avoid unlighted areas. Walk in the middle of the sidewalk, and never loiter in deserted areas.

• Be aware of your environment, keep your hands free, and have your keys ready.

In your car

• Keep windows up and doors locked.

• Park in well-lighted areas, and avoid deserted streets.

• Be aware of what is around your car as you walk up to it.
  

• Never pick up hitchhikers.

• Call for help on your cell phone, and wait in the car with the doors locked and the flashers on until a police officer arrives

On a date

• Remove yourself from situations you don't feel good about.

• Stay with a group of people, and avoid risky places.

• Never take drinks from other people, and don't leave your drink unattended.

• Tell someone you trust your date's name, destination, and planned time of return.