Campus
Safety

Crime Prevention and Safety Awareness

Culver-Stockton offers crime prevention and safety awareness programs. Campus Safety and other outside agencies provide information, talks and programs on topics such as:

• Rape and Sexual Risk Reduction
• Domestic Violence Education
• Workplace Violence Education
• Personal Safety
• Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.)
• Alcohol and Drug Awareness
• Travel Safety
• Fire Extinguisher Use
• Get Out and Stay Alive/Surviving the Fire
• Weather Safety/Preparedness

Tips for Reducing Your Risk

Personal Safety

• Walk or jog in groups of three or more.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Be aware of crimes on campus.
• Avoid isolated or dark areas.
• Travel with confidence or purpose.
• Do not wear earphones while walking or jogging.
• If you do not have a travel companion, use the escort service provided by Campus Safety no matter how short the trip.
• Before exiting the building or car, look around for suspicious behavior.
• If confronted by a situation, try to remain calm.
• If it is safe to do so, try and get detailed information about suspect(s) and/or vehicle(s).
• Before parking at night call Campus Safety so we know your location and can do a drive-by.
• Know the locations of outdoor emergency phones.
• Do not use ATMs (automated bank teller machines) alone, at night, or when someone suspicious may be nearby.
• Avoid strangers; you do not have to talk to them.
• If you are being followed, go to the nearest area of safety.
• Stay alert and always plan ahead for “what if”.

Residential/ Workplace Safety

• Know your neighbors and co-workers; you are the best to determine who does not belong.
• Do not prop open exterior doors.
• When entering a building with access controls in place, do not allow strangers to enter behind you.
• Always lock your door when you leave, sleep or work late.
• If you see someone who seems suspicious or out of place, call Campus Safety at ext. 6300.

Protecting Your Property

• Record the serial numbers of your belongings. Engrave or permantly mark items with a unique identifying number.
• Keep your car locked; store items out of sight in your office/room.
• Coats, backpacks, and purses should remain with you or be locked up.

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