Safety and Security: Security

The University makes every reasonable effort to provide for the safety and security of students and their personal property, but students must practice good safety habits and exercise individual responsibility. The ultimate responsibility for personal security rests with each individual. Each person should be aware of his/her surroundings and potential risks to personal safety: walk with friends and in lighted areas, know building evacuation procedures, drive defensively, lock vehicles, and know how to contact security officers, resident directors, and other campus authorities.

Buster's Quick Guide to Safety and Security on Campus contains excellent safety information. It is available to students in the Office of Safety and Security and is distributed during registration.

Safety Tips

Campus residents should exercise caution and take responsible actions in order to protect themselves and property:

Keep apartments secure
Lock room doors and windows
Do not prop gates
Report suspicious activities to the resident directors or security officers.

Reporting

The Director of Safety and Security and his staff of security officers are employed by the University to assist in maintaining campus safety. Security concerns should be reported to the Office of Safety and Security, a Security Officer, or a resident director. The Security Office is located in the Student Union Building.

Students are expected to treat security officers with courtesy and respect and are to respond to any reasonable request.

Fire Safety

Fire Safety Procedures for fire and other emergencies are posted in highly visible locations throughout the campus buildings, and exits are clearly marked. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the locations of equipment and with outlined procedures. Any damaged or missing equipment should be reported to the Office of Safety and Security.

Tampering with safety equipment will be grounds for severe disciplinary action or civil charges.