| Your role in crime prevention cannot be understated. You can help discourage crime by decreasing your vulnerability and, therefore, the opportunities for criminals to strike. |
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| Excessive alcohol consumption is the largest contributor to victimization and crime. RUPD understands the social aspect of college life, but asks that you drink responsibly and encourage the same of your friends. The RUPD urges you to attend one of our many alcohol education programs. |
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| Denying a criminal the opportunity to commit a crime is paramount to your personal security. We ask you to observe our noted precautions, create your own personal safety plan, and be alert for the danger signals we have outlined. |
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| Personal Safety Plan |
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Program 732/932-7211, the RUPD Emergency Number into your personal cell phone. |
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Trust your instincts |
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Be ready to take defensive action if necessary. This could be something as simple as crossing the street and entering a populated area. |
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| Precautions |
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Be aware that you are a potential victim of crime. Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you |
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Report suspicious activity or persons to the police immediately |
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avoid isolation. After dark, walk with others and use well-lit paths. University transportation and after-hours escort services are available 24/7 |
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Do not hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers |
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Do not carry your name, address or car license number on your key ring |
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Never leave wallets, purses, checkbooks, and other personal property of value lying visibly in a room or unattended in public places Identity Theft |
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Always lock your doors even if you leave for “just a minute”. This is the single best deterrent to intruders |
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Do not leave notes on your door announcing you are not at home |
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Close curtains at night |
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Work out an agreement with your neighbors and housemates to watch for suspicious activity or persons |
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Do not take in overnight guests you don’t know |
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Do not prop open any building doors |
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Do not open doors to strangers |
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Do not allow unescorted visitors into residence buildings |
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Lock first floor windows, fire escape windows, and security screens |
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