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Stay Safe on Campus
- 1. Stay Safe on Campus Available on Amazon
- 2. To Students … let’s face it, safety is somewhat boring compared to the other things, but it is just as important for you to be smart about safety so that you can truly enjoy your college experience.
- 3. To Parents Whether you are sending your first child off to college or a younger child, treat every child’s experience as if it is your first child’s experience…Times have changed. Schools adopt new policies, build new buildings, and add new staff… You get the picture.
- 4. School Shootings There have been 52 school shootings in 2015 at all levels of education – daycare, elementary, middle school, high school and college/university – …Of the 52 school shootings, 21 were at the college/university level. --(RT America, 2015)
- 5. Lock Your Doors According to a recent study, as many as 40% of students don't lock their dorm room door. --(Siciliano, 2010)
- 6. Sexual Assaults “…one in five college students experiences sexual assault during their college career.” --(White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault, 2014)
- 7. Theft, Burglary and Robbery What is the difference between a theft, burglary, and robbery? All are considered to be property crimes.
- 8. Identity Theft College students think they would never be the target of identity theft…: “…identity theft is America’s largest consumer complaint.” --Federal Trade Commission
- 9. Hazing Some fraternities and sororities, sports teams, social groups and more use hazing as an initiation ritual… paddling, beating, and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
- 10. Food According to the Mayo Clinic, foodborne illnesses, caused by eating contaminated foods contain infectious organisms such as bacteria, viruses or parasites or their toxins.
- 11. Drink A CDC Vital Signs report found that “…nearly 14 million U.S. women binge drink about three times a month, and consume an average of six drinks per binge.” --(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013)
- 12. What other threats are there?
- 13. Guns on Campus One of the newest challenges for law enforcement and campus security is conceal and carry or open carry gun laws. --(McCarthy, 2013)
- 14. Protests and Demonstrations The University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri has been in the spotlight because of how administrators handled black students’ concerns regarding racial issues and how those issues were handled.
- 15. Security at Large Gatherings The National Football League (NFL) is discouraging fans from bringing bags of any kind to its stadiums and security officers have a presence at the college football game at UCLA and a cricket match at Dodgers Stadium. --(The Associated Press, 2015)
- 16. Natural Disasters • Fire • Earthquake • Hurricane • Tornado • Lightning strike • Ice • Hail
- 17. Campus Visits
- 18. Campus Visits Tour the facility, visit the classes, talk with teachers and administrators, taste the food, see the town and get a general feel for what life will be like on the campuses of the schools on your short list.
- 19. Be Aware Make a note of transportation options such as buses, trains, bike paths, walking trails and any construction obstacles. Find out if there is a taxi service or alternative transportation services like Uber or Lyft. Pay particular attention to walking trails to and from campus for lighting, bushes, dark allies and any other concerns. Drive around during the day and then take a second driving tour at night.
- 20. Protect Yourself • Find tips and techniques to protect yourself • Know what to do in an emergency • Take a look at gadgets and technology • Start a group on campus to discuss safety issues • Be aware of your surroundings
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