Crime Prevention Tips

Personal Safety

• Walk or jog in groups of three or more.
• Avoid isolated or dark areas.
• Travel with confidence and purpose.
• Do not wear earphones while walking or jogging.
• Know the locations of emergency phones.
• Do not use ATMs at night.
• Stay alert, and plan ahead for “What if…?”

Residential / Workplace Safety

• Know your neighbors or coworkers; you are the best one to determine who does not belong.
• Do not prop open exterior doors.
• If you come in through an electronic key card access door, do not allow strangers to enter with you on your code. They should have their own cards and codes.
• Always lock your door when you leave.
• Lock your door while you sleep or when you work late.
• Get involved. If you see someone you consider suspicious or out of place, CALL POLICE IMMEDIATELY.

Protecting Your Property

• Register your laptop with the Vanderbilt University Police Department.
• Mark and record your belongings with the Vanderbilt University Police Department through Operation ID.
• Keep your car locked. Store items of value in the trunk.
• Coats, backpacks, and purses should remain with you or be locked up