The following tips for staying on campus and in your community come from the UVU Police's website. In addition to the tips below, what other precautions do you take to stay safe.
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Apartment and homes- Most residential burglaries occur when its unattended and doors
are left unlocked. Event short trips away from your residence give criminals ample
opportunity to enter your residence and take your valuables. Get into the habit of
keeping your doors locked even when you are home.
Vehicles- Lock your vehicles and remove valuables. Most vehicle burglaries in this
area are also crimes of opportunity. Criminals are known to target vehicles even
with a small amount of loose change left in cup holders and center consoles. If you
must leave your valuables in the car place them in the trunk.
Parties, dances, and events- Stay with people you know and trust. Don't leave drinks
unattended and always know what source your drink is coming from.
On Campus- DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES including BOOKS UNATTENDED. Thefts frequently occur
at the university when bags, books, laptops, and other valuables are left unattended
even for short periods of time. When using restrooms do not leave valuables on the
shelves.
Report all crimes and suspicious activity immediately. Do not be one of those that
consult their friends, family, clergy, therapist, facebook, etc. before reporting
it to the police. Time is critical.
