[Eoscstudents] Monthly Safety Email

[Bryan Denny]

Students, Faculty, and Staff,
 
 
As we enter our Holiday season and travel plans are in the air, here are some tips that might help prevent you from becoming the victim of a theft or burglary: 
 
 
 
1.  Don’t leave items on show ANYWHERE – Not on show in the car, not on an exposed windowsill, not in a shared kitchen, not in a room you THINK is secure.  If it’s visible to others, it’s a temptation for thieves.
 
 
 
2.  Mark your belongings – Computers, iPods and expensive electrical equipment is best off marked with personal identifiers.  Do it with a marker, or with an invisible UV pen.  You could even go as far as customizing your stuff with a personal branding or logo.  Don’t be too pretentious though! ;-)
 
 
 
3. Lock doors, even if you’re only going away for a few moments – People don’t always see the point in locking up unless they’re going out for a specific longer-term purpose.  But I’ve seen people who go out and don’t come back for hours (they get caught up in something else) and I’ve heard stories where a door was left open for about two minutes while the student went to a communal area, but valuable items were stolen in that time (possibly a ‘friend’ who couldn’t resist the grab, or a visitor who spotted an opportunity…?).  If you’re leaving the area, keep it secure!
 
 
 
4. Insure your belongings – Don’t chance it.  If you’re going to have most of your possessions with you while away at college, it would be unwise not to open an insurance policy.  Even if the worst does happen, at least you would be due a payout.  Without insurance, you’re left with absolutely nothing. 
 
 
 
5. Don’t let people follow through in secured areas – In many secure communal areas; you will need a key to get through.  However, it’s commonplace for people to make their way in, only to be followed by another person and let in without a thought.  If you want to keep your belongings as safe as you can, don’t let anyone in just because they happen to be behind you.  It’s bad enough when people you don’t know are visiting others within the communal area, but at least you won’t add to the problem by blindly letting anyone in off the street.
 
 
 
6. Report crimes immediately – Don’t wait to report a crime.  The longer you leave it, the worse things can get for you.  Mobile phones, for instance, are not the only thing you need to worry about.  It’s the fact that thieves can start making expensive calls from the phone.  
 
 
 
These are just a few ideas.  The main thing is to be alert, take it seriously, and don’t let ease trump security.  The security of this campus is everyone’s job so help us, help you, and stay safe out there.

 
--
 Bryan E. Denny M.S.
COP Director/Criminal Justice Chair/Chief of Police
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Phone:918-465-1755 
Fax:918-465-4494
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