CONSIDER THESE SAFETY TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS!Safety and Security has become not only a national issue but also an issue relating to students, faculty and staff in various institutions including James Madison University. Please take a moment to review these simple (social and residential) precautions as they may serve to protect you and your friends from a potentially hazardous or dangerous situation:
- Carry your photo ID with you at all times
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Travel with friends
- Walk with confidence in well-lighted and well-trafficked entryways
- Trust your instincts
- If you feel uncomfortable, seek help
- Always have your keys in hand before you approach your car or apartment
- Talking on your cell phone while walking to your destination may make you feel safe, but it also distracts you from what's happening around you
- Be considerate of the needs of your friends
- Call your roommate before you leave a location to let him/her know where you are and when to expect you
- Keep your doors locked when you are at home or in your car
- Use your peep holes at home
- Make sure all windows on the ground level are kept locked
- Keep your blinds or curtains drawn at night
- Leave a spare key with a friend or roommate instead of leaving a key outside
- Be careful about giving personal information to strangers
- Know who your neighbors are so you will have a general idea of who "belongs" and who might be suspicious
- Watch and listen for unusual occurrences such as loud noises or strange people loitering around
- Consider adding the JMU Campus Police Department Emergency number (540-568-6911) number to your cell phone contact list. You can also dial the local emergency 911 telephone number at any time
The safety of our students is a priority at James Madison University. We hope that you will consider these precautions and incorporate them into your daily life. If you have any questions or would like to discuss safety precautions with the Off Campus Life staff, please call us at 540-568-6071 or email us at ocl@jmu.edu.
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