Crime Prevention
It is essential that every member of the Castleton community become involved in and cooperate with campus security policies and programs. The success of the College's security efforts largely depends upon the cooperation of students and employees. All students and employees must accept responsibility for their own personal safety and the security of their personal possessions by taking simple common sense precautions.
Crime Prevention Tips:
- Always leave your room and vehicle doors locked.
- Have your keys ready when you approach your vehicle and room.
- Be aware of who is around you, especially in parking lots.
- Remove valuables (i.e. wallet, CDs) from your vehicle.
- Use the buddy system when out after dark.
- Call Public Safety for an escort (ext. 1215).
- Never leave a drink unattended.
- Do not jog alone.
- Jog in well-lit areas, and do not wear headphones.
- Never leave a backpack or purse unattended.
- Be aware of where people may be hiding, especially at night.
- Record the serial numbers of valuable belongings, especially electronic equipment.
- Report suspicious behavior to Public Safety. This may include one or more persons loitering in a parking lot for an extended period of time, someone looking into windows, etc.
For more information, visit the National Crime Prevention Council's website.
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