Reduce your Risk (Tips to help keep you safe) Dianna Marshall Rice University Police Department

Be Alert Be aware of current events (crime alerts, crime trend warnings, etc.) Be aware of current events (crime alerts, crime trend warnings, etc.) Keep in contact with local community groups. Keep in contact with local community groups. Be cautious of your surroundings and use good judgment when traveling on or around campus. Be cautious of your surroundings and use good judgment when traveling on or around campus.

Opportunity vs. Tip Individuals walking alone Individuals walking alone Poorly lit parking lots, sidewalks, alleys, shortcuts Poorly lit parking lots, sidewalks, alleys, shortcuts Inattentive use of cell phones Inattentive use of cell phones Travel in groups or by vehicle Travel in groups or by vehicle Use alternate routes that are less secluded Use alternate routes that are less secluded Cell phones are a great tool used properly Cell phones are a great tool used properly

When in Doubt Call for an Escort Use the Security Escort Service or Ext. 6000

The more you carry the more you stand to lose- Credit cards Credit cards Various forms of identification Various forms of identification Large amounts of money Large amounts of money Expensive looking jewelry Expensive looking jewelry Electronic devices-laptops/PDA’s/MP- 3 players Electronic devices-laptops/PDA’s/MP- 3 players

Things to watch out for: Vehicles that seem to be “cruising” the neighborhood Vehicles that seem to be “cruising” the neighborhood Individuals who are loitering or wandering around aimlessly Individuals who are loitering or wandering around aimlessly Clothing that does not match the weather Clothing that does not match the weather

Don’t take a chance- If something makes you feel uncomfortable heed that feeling!!

Numbers to remember: Rice University Police (713) Rice University Police (713) Houston Police 911 Houston Police 911 Crime Stoppers (713) Crime Stoppers (713)