SAFETY TIP - PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY

For emergencies, property loss, lost and found or to report suspicious persons, call  ext. 7400  you may also dial 911 from any phone on campus to reach the emergency line of the Franklin County Sheriffs Department.

• Do not let strangers into residence halls, even if they say they are students.
• If strangers who look "suspicious" are in your residence hall, call x7400. This includes sales people, who are not allowed to solicit on campus.
• Never loan your keys or ID to anyone.
• Lock your door while you are inside sleeping or when you leave your room.
• Never prop open locked doors. (I.E. Fire Exits, or Key Card Protected Doors)
• Do not leave messages on your door or voice mail indicating when you will return.
• Do not keep large sums of money, jewelry, or valuable items in your room. If you must, consider purchasing a small safe or lock box. If this is not possible, then hide them. DO NOT leave them in plain sight.
• Take your valuables home during breaks and vacations.
• Lock your door and windows whenever you leave, even if it is "just for a minute."
• Do not leave backpacks, purses, briefcases, or laptops unattended
• In offices, store purses or backpacks in a file cabinet or drawer and LOCK IT.
• Record serial numbers and descriptions of your valuables
• Engrave personal property (participate in  Operation ID). Please also fill out a Record of Personal Property Form.