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Staying Safe On Campus & in Madison
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Police & Security UW Madison Police Responsible for campus security 1429 Monroe St. 262-2957 Madison City Police Call 911 for any EMERGENCY! Use campus safety phones.
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Safety Tips Carry a cell phone Walk with a friend Report any crime or suspicion of a crime immediately Use public walkways and avoid shortcuts Make sure someone knows when you leave and when to expect you back
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SAFE Night-time Services SAFE = Safe Arrival For Everyone SAFEwalk -- free On Campus Only On Campus Only SAFEride Cab -- $1 Two Mile Radius Two Mile Radius SAFEride Bus -- free Downtown & Campus Downtown & Campus See Handout for Hours & Phone Numbers
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Protect Yourself & Your Belongings Theft is most common crime on campus. Lock up your bike! Write your name inside your books. Don’t leave items unattended. Lock your apartment door.
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Laws Related to Alcohol & Drugs You must be 21 years old to enter a bar or club or to purchase or consume alcohol Providing alcohol to a “minor” is a crime Using a false ID card is a crime Using illegal drugs is a serious offense “Isn’t being 21 or older GREAT?”
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Crime & Punishment Felony: a crime punishable by imprisonment Sexual assault, theft of property ($500 or more), reckless endangerment Sexual assault, theft of property ($500 or more), reckless endangerment Misdemeanor: all other crimes Disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, petty theft Disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, petty theft Failing to report a crime is a crime in WI Your immigration status may be jeopardized by committing any type of crime
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Driving in the USA An international driver’s license is good for one year while living in the USA. If you need a WI driver’s license, see the following: http://www.dot.state.wi.us If you need a WI driver’s license, see the following: http://www.dot.state.wi.us Make sure to know all rules and regulations of the road Make sure to know all rules and regulations of the road
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