Personal Safety
Personal
Safety is a shared responsibility. You are encouraged to think and
act in ways that increase your personal safety, the safety of your
belongings, and the protection of your vehicle. Highline’s education
program informing the public about campus security procedures crime
prevention and to encourage the public to be responsible for their
own safety and the safety
of others. This program is carried out by the annual dissemination of this
publication.
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Guard Yourself
Get
Help
Guard
Your Belongings
Guard
Your Vehicles
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Guard Yourself
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Walking |
When walking on
campus during the day but especially at night, use well-traveled, open
routes to get to your destination. Walk assertively, without
day-dreaming, and be alert to everything around you. Dress for
movement; wear low-heeled shoes if possible and don’t carry too many
bulky packages. At night,
never walk alone unless absolutely necessary. Wait in a well-lighted
place if someone is meeting you. .
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In
the Parking Lot |
Have your
car keys in your hand before leaving the building. Get into your
vehicle quickly and lock your doors immediately. Caution: If you see
someone loitering around your vehicle, leave and call for an
security officer escort before approaching.
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In
the Office |
Some
employees carry a loud whistle or other noise device to alert
nearby colleagues in case of emergency. Lock building doors. Do not
prop open outside building doors that are supposed to remain locked.
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On
the Street |
Police
advise saying "No" to requests for money from strangers and
avoid confrontation by not saying or doing anything to provoke
further conversation.
If you feel
threatened, try to avoid the danger by getting away from it quickly.
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Get Help
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Scream
loudly for help, "Call the Police!" |
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Dial
3218 or 3911 for campus safety or dial 9-911 for the
police from any campus phone. |
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Dial
911 for police or fire from any public phone |
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Guard Your Belongings
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Identification |
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Engrave your
name on valuables such as tape recorders,
calculators, and private computer equipment.
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In
the Office |
Always store your
handbags and wallets in locked cabinets or drawers even while you
are in the room. Don’t make it easy for strangers to walk into an
office and leave with your property seconds later. If you leave your
work area, find someone to stay in the office. Otherwise, lock your
door even if your are only going down the hall to the room next
door.
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In the Classroom, Library or Cafeteria |
Keep your
backpacks, handbags, or other valuables with you at all times.
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Keys |
Keep your
keys with you, not in a desk drawer, or coat pocket. Don’t put your
name and address on the key ring, and don’t loan your keys to others.
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Backpacks, Wallets and Purses |
Keep
personal items with you at all times or locked away.
Make sure
your purse is closed or your wallet does not protrude from your
pocket. Police advise that if you must carry a large amount of cash,
separate it from your purse or wallet and carry it in an inside or
hidden pocket.
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Theft Prevention
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Bicycles |
Secure your
Bicycles with a case hardened U-bolt locking device. Kryptonite
locks are recommended over chains and cables. If you use cables, wind
it through the frame and both wheels and then around a fixed object
or bike stand.
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Motorbikes |
Use a
case-hardened chain at least 3/8" thick and sturdy padlock to secure
your motorbike.
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Vehicles
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1. Lock your vehicles, close all windows and
sun roof, and remove your key from the ignition when leaving it
parked on campus.
2. Visible steering wheel locks prevent the
steering wheel from being turned.
3. Never hide a second set of key in your
vehicle. Thieves know all the hiding places.
4. Never leave your car running
while unattended, even if you
will only be gone for a minute.
5. Don't leave valuable items in
plain view. Item left out in the open attracts thieves.
6. Don't leave important documents such as
a bank statements, credit card bills/statements or other personal
information in your vehicle. Thieves can use this information
to steal your identity and have access your bank and credit card
accounts.
Traffic Regulations
Campus
traffic control signs and speed limits are posted for the safety of
drivers and pedestrians. Violators will be cited.
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