Safety Tips

Travel in groups and in well-lit areas.
Use the campus parking lots.
Use shuttles when possible and use escorts when shuttles are not in service.
Always keep your keys in your possession. Never keep them under doormats, in mail slots, or in other “hiding” places. Do not have duplicates made.
Always double check that doors and windows are locked before leaving your residence, even if you are just running to the store.
Make sure that the entrance to your apartment/house is well lit and inform the landlord to replace lighting when necessary.
Sofas and La-Z-Boys on the porch scream, “Students live here!“ If you don’t want to be targeted as a student rental property by passersby, consider your outside décor.

Set some lights on timers, especially when away for a long period of time, to discourage someone from thinking no one is home.
Lock all doors and windows.
Have a friend or neighbor staying in the area check on the property during breaks. Make sure they have your number to contact you.
Take expensive items with you: laptops, jewelry, gaming systems, etc.

Lock All Doors: Simple concept, but often forgotten. Locking all doors, including the trunk of your vehicle can reduce break-ins.
Do not leave car windows down when vehicle is unattended!
Turn Off Car Lights Before Walking Away: Leaving your lights on for an extended period of time drains your car battery. Be sure to turn off the lights before departing from your vehicle.
Utilize La Salle Security and Campus Shuttles to access your vehicle in University Parking lots.
No Valuables in Sight: Remove and store important items (i.e., textbooks, school supplies, electronics) in your vehicle’s storage compartments to reduce chances of break-ins.
Report all incidents of crime to Public Safety at X1300.

If a fire breaks out, GET OUT AND STAY OUT! Call 911!
Do not overload electrical outlets and make sure extension cords are used properly.
Place smoke alarms in every room and every level of the house.
Replace smoke alarm batteries every semester.
Place a properly rated fire extinguisher in a convenient, consistent location.
Never leave a candle burning when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep.
Never run extension cords under rugs.
Make sure cigarettes are extinguished. Don’t smoke in bed.

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