Crime Prevention and Resources
You can now use our Anonymous Tips form to confidentially and anonymously report a crime or suspicious activity.
Witnessing a Crime
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If you witness or become the victim of a crime, call "0 " or 6777 from a campus phone, or 740-587-6777 from any other phone to report the incident to University Security.
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Do not block their avenue of escape. If you observe a perpetrator commit a crime, do not attempt to stop them. Instead, get a good description of the perpetrator, note their direction of travel, and obtain vehicle information if pertinent.
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Do not follow the perpetrator. Let the perpetrator leave the scene. If followed, the perpetrator may panic and cause you harm.
Personal Safety Tips
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Do not let people into a locked building or office unless you work with them or they have been properly identified. If the person gives you any problems, call Campus Security.
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In the event that a suspicious person is seen roaming around, or suspicious calls are received, contact Campus Security immediately.
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Always keep the door to your room locked when you are working alone.
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Do not investigate a suspicious person or noise outside by yourself.
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Keep a list of emergency numbers with you.
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Never walk alone at night. Walk in an alert and confident manner, and actively pay attention to your surroundings.
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Choose the best lit, most traveled paths when walking.
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Take a self-defense course.
Resource Information:
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Emergency: 911 or “0”
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Emergency from a campus phone: "0 " or 6777
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Security non-emergency: 6482
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Safe Rides/Escort: 6623

