[Eoscstudents] Monthly Safety Email

[Bryan Denny]

Students, Faculty, and Staff,

As a new school year begins it is more important than ever to protect one’s
self and belongings by making smarter choices.  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, stay safe out there.  This
afternoon we will conduct a test of the RAVE alert system.  If you do not
receive a text message, and would like to, please be sure that we have your
correct cell phone number.  Thank you.

Bryan Denny
Criminal Justice Chair/C.O.P. Director/Chief of Police
Eastern Oklahoma State College
1301 W. Main Wilburton OK  74578
Ph: (918) 465-1755  Fax: (918) 465-4494
bdenny at eosc.edu
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