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Helpful Crime Prevention Tips
If a crime is to be committed, the offender must have the desire, ability,
and opportunity to commit the crime. Law enforcement can do little to remove
the offender's desire and ability to commit crimes, but together You and
I can remove the element of opportunity. This is Crime Prevention
You can remove the temptation of opportunity by taking a few simple
precautions.
Protect Your Property
- Lock your door every time you leave-even for short trips down the hall
(for instance, to visit your neighbors or co-workers).
- Don't leave valuables lying out in the open.
- Engrave your driver's license number on all valuable property
(Operation ID).
- Record the serial numbers and brand names of all property.
Protect Yourself
- Lock your door when you take a nap or retire for the evening.
- Require identification before admitting someone unfamiliar into your
room.
- Don't walk alone at night. Stay on lighted walkways and use the Police
Escort Service.
- Report suspicious people or circumstances. Stop a crime before it
happens.
- Offer your confidential assistance to the University Police.
Office Security
Protect Your Bicycle
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