{"id":12,"date":"2019-03-14T16:34:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T20:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/university-police\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2024-09-12T17:23:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T21:23:15","slug":"safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/university-police\/our-services\/safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar-right is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-safety\">Personal Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. To reduce the chances of being targeted for personal crimes, consider the following:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We encourage you to save the University Police emergency number (508-793-7575) as a favorite in your phone to be connected with a dispatcher 24\/7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If working or studying late, arrange to leave with a friend or utilize a ride share service or call University Police at for a walking, visual, or driving safety escort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more information on transportation services, visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/transportation\/\">transportation website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep doors and windows secured, even if you are leaving your room or office for a short period of time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSee Something, Say Something\u201d \u2013 report suspicious activity or conditions to University Police.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/university-police\/www-content\/blogs.dir\/3\/files\/sites\/103\/2021\/06\/Guardian-Safety-App-Features.pdf\">RAVE Guardian<\/a>&nbsp;app to receive ClarkALERTS; be connected with emergency services, submit tips to University Police, and activate a safety timer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings at all times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If confronted with a threatening situation, yell loudly, run towards an emergency call box or University Police station. Try to get a physical description of the individual(s) and\/or the license plate if a vehicle is involved and notify University Police immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If confronted by someone who only wants property, give it to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:302px\"><nav class=\"is-responsive  is-vertical wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Our Services Navigation\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t><svg width=\"24\" 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wellness<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-safety-tips\">Safety Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-clarku-block-tabs clarku__tabs_d10168d2 classic\"><ul class=\"clarku__tab-labels\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"tabbed content\"><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label active\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Parking Safety\" tabindex=\"0\">Parking Safety<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Property Protection\" tabindex=\"0\">Property Protection<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Bicycle Theft\" tabindex=\"0\">Bicycle Theft<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"clarku__tab-label\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Office Security\" tabindex=\"0\">Office Security<\/li><li id=\"\" 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It is evidence that the property belongs to the rightful owner and aids an investigation, if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"Bicycle Theft\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never leave a bicycle unlocked. It only takes a moment to steal an unlocked bicycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U-shaped locks are best. Cables and padlocks can be cut easily and quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock the bicycle frame to a bike rack or other secure object. Front wheels can be easily removed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"Office Security\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never leave purses, wallets, or other valuables unattended. Lock them in a drawer or closet, or carry them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not leave keys unattended, and do not loan out university keys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request authorization from persons asking for confidential information or from delivery or repair people who want to enter an area restricted to employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"Key Control\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Those responsible for office keys should not leave them unattended, in plain sight on a desk, or in a top drawer where they could be taken or copied easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give keys only to those who have a legitimate need and make sure they are returned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If keys are lost or stolen, notify CUPD immediately 508-793-7575.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-child-tab clarku__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"Parking Safety\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lock vehicles at all times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When returning to a vehicle, have the keys out while approaching. Check the interior before getting inside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify CUPD immediately of any suspicious people loitering in the parking lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove all valuables from vehicles. Leave them at home, carry them, or lock them in the trunk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contact-box has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Contact Information<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-university-police\">University Police<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contact-details is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><div class=\"eyebrow black has-text-align-left\">Office Location<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon map\">Bullock Hall, Basement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon mail\"><a href=\"mailto:universitypolice@clarku.edu\">universitypolice@clarku.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"eyebrow black has-text-align-left\">Follow Us<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon instagram\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clarku_police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-links is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><div class=\"eyebrow black has-text-align-left\">emergency contact information<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon phone\">1-508-793-7575<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"eyebrow black has-text-align-left\">for parking information<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>1-508-793-7598<br>Parking Office Hours: 9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal Safety No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for their victimization. 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