Prevention
Part of prevention is individual safety consciousness and awareness of personal environment. The following crime prevention measures can contribute to the safety and security of the college community:
- Keep vehicle locked at all times.
- Keep valuables or purse locked in your office out of site (or locked in a vehicle out of sight).
- Take and keep office and car keys available and accessible at all times.
- Keep laptop in a secure area.
- Do not park in isolated areas.
- Leave items of high value at home.
- Do not leave personal property unattended.
- Do not carry large amounts of cash and do not disclose/advertise valuables.
- Keep purse, backpack, wallet or briefcase close to the body.
- Mark personal items, including textbooks, phones, laptops, briefcase, calculators and radios.
- Have no weapons on/in possession.
- Weapons on campus are prohibited and subject to disciplinary action.
- Be alert – do not take unnecessary chances.
- Avoid dangerous situations whenever possible.
- Take common sense precautions – the best defense.
- Report incidents to 911 and Lummi Police.
- If afraid of going to vehicle or from building to building, call the Security Manager for an escort.
- If suspicious persons are on campus, call 911 and the Security Manager.
- If working late, lock the building door and office door, and contact campus security so they may check in or provide an escort out when ready to leave.
- Exterior campus lighting is essential in creating a safe campus environment. Report any exterior lighting issues to the Security Manager or the Facilities Maintenance Director.