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Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Campus Law Enforcement Office at 662-720-7160.

  


 Campus Watch

Campus Police Need Your Eyes and Ears in the Fight Against Crime
The Campus Watch Program enlists citizen participation and involvement in a cooperative battle against crime. Through your voluntary participation, you will learn personal protection strategies, how to safeguard your own property against theft and how to assist neighbors when their rooms are unoccupied or otherwise vulnerable to intruders. Campus Watch encourages you to contact Campus Law Enforcement on any occasion when you observe suspicious activities.

Report anything out of the ordinary such as:
  • A stranger loitering in or around the premises.
  • Someone "testing" doorknobs as they walk down a hallway.
  • People carrying expensive property out of a building, especially at unusual hours.
  • A person calling or screaming for help.
  • Unusual sounds: glass breaking, loud explosion, gunshot, etc.
  • Anyone peering into cars, cruising the lots, tampering with cars.
  • Burnt-out lights, ineffective locks and security devices or safety hazards.

Security Reminders

  • It takes 8 seconds for a thief to enter your room and leave with your valuables! Over 90 percent of room and office thefts involve occupants who were "just gone for a few moments."
  • Be alert to strangers; don't open doors to unknown callers, EVER.
  • When away for an extended time, have a neighbor watch your room.
  • Keep doors and windows locked, especially at night. Most "hot prowls" occur through unlocked doors and windows.
  • Keep drapes drawn when undressing or retiring for the night.
  • Do not furnish personal information by telephone to a stranger.
  • Close and LOCK your door every time you leave, even for "a moment."
  • Drawn shades during the day are a solid clue that no one is at home.
  • Maintain a bathroom light all night; it indicates someone is awake.
  • Keep a radio playing softly during your absence.
  • Do not leave notes indicating that you are away.
  • Leave a key with a trusted friend; don't attempt to hide it outside.
  • Never leave valuables easily visible from the outside; lock them up.
  • Never admit a stranger into the lobby when entering your residence hall.
  • Avoid being alone on an elevator with a stranger; stand by the emergency buttons.
  • Do not enter if door is ajar or if you suspect intrusion; call the police.
  • If confronted inside, escape at the first opportunity. If you can't escape, throw an object through the window and scream, or do anything you can do to draw attention.
  • Hang up immediately on obscene or threatening calls. Report to police.