Choose where you want to go to college. Check. Arrange a college campus visit. Check. Review a college safety report and college crime statistics. What? Most students and their parents check off a long list of items in preparation for college, but do you know how to check the safety of your campus? School shootings, theft, and sexual assault statistics and other information about college campus crimes are often hidden from view with good reason. Colleges want to put their best foot forward, marketing all the good attributes to draw more prospective students. Be prepared. Know where to find these statistics. Stay Safe on Campus.

1. Stay Safe on Campus
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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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