Transcript Orientation - Towson University

CAMPUS SAFETY
Towson University Police
Department
Chief Bernard J. Gerst
Associate Vice President
Director of Public Safety
(410)704-2505
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(410) 704-2133
Towson University Police (TUPD)
The Towson University Police Department is an organized law enforcement agency possessing the
responsibility to provide a full range of police services on the campus of Towson University. All
police officers in the department are police academy graduates and are fully certified by the
Maryland Police Training Commission. In addition to providing protection and service to the
University community, it is also their responsibility to enforce State and Local laws and campus
regulations. TUPD is very friendly and will not hurt you!
TUPD Headquarters is currently located in the General Services building, on
Towson Town Blvd, across from Burdick Hall.
For on campus emergencies call (410)704-2133.
For off campus emergencies call 911.
*You may also visit www.towson.edu/police, for more information on
personal safety tips, parking, the escort service, and crime alerts.*
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Over 35 Sworn Police Officers
Narcotics Sniffer
VERY FRIENDLY
And……FILLMORE
Personal Safety
Do not be afraid to contact the police if
necessary!
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Be aware of your surroundings.
Report any and all suspicious activities
to TUPD (410)704-2133.
If you see someone being victimized,
contact TUPD.
Remember locations and landmarks
that are familiar to you around campus.
REMEMBER: You are in a new and
different culture and you may not
understand the customs and signals
that men and women give to each
other. NEVER DO ANYTHING THAT
MAKES YOU FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE!
Theft- theft is the taking of another person's property without
that person's permission or consent with the intent to deprive the
rightful owner of it.
Theft can occur
in any country,
but it is
important to
remember that in
America,
sometimes theft
can be
dangerous.
If someone tries
to steal your
wallet, car,
bicycle, or
anything of
yours, NEVER
RESIST! Do not
argue, chase or
try to fight!
When the thief is
gone and you are
safe, call 911.
RAPE
SEXUAL
ASSAULT
Rape/Sexual Assault is defined as sexual contact with
another person without the consent of that person.
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It is never acceptable to use force in sexual situations. Date rape is a
crime.
You have the right to say “no” to any undesired sexual contact.
If you feel unsafe or think you are at risk, leave the situation immediately.
If you attend parties, be aware that alcohol and drugs interfere with a
person’s ability to make clear decisions and communicate effectively.
For more information on sexual assault, visit Towson University Counseling
Center at www.towson.edu/counseling.
Bribery
Bribery is offering money of gifts in order to influence
someone. It is considered a serious offense, and is
ILLEGAL in the United States. Never offer money to a
police officer or other government official in order to have
a fine or penalty reduced or eliminated.
Drinking and Driving
Driving while drinking,
drunk, or even slightly
drunk is a serious crime.
 Many people who drive
drunk have accidents and
sometimes kill people.
 NEVER DRIVE AFTER
YOU HAVE BEEN
DRINKING!
 If a police officer stops you
for drunken driving, you will
pay a large fine and may
lose your license.
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•Whenever you are in a
situation where there is
alcohol, a “designated
driver” should be chosen.
•A designated driver is a
person who did not drink
and who can drive his/her
friends home safely.
•If you are with a group of
people who have been
drinking, including yourself,
take a taxi home.
Top 10 Items
Stolen On
Campus
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CELL PHONES
Laptops
Ipods/Ipads
Cash
Bicycles
Credit and Debit Cards
Jewelry
Materials for ID Theft
T.V’s
BOOKS
Why are
textbooks being
stolen?
Easy to get
money!!
YOU!!!
How Can You Protect Yourself?
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Keep your purse, wallet,
keys, and other valuable
items with you at all times.
Check the identity of
strangers who are in your
office.
Be discreet. Don’t
advertise your social life or
vacation plans on the
internet or social networks.
After hours, don’t work
late alone.
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Don’t get into elevators
with people who look out
of place or behave in a
strange manner.
Log out after every use of
your computer.
Parking lots or garageschoose a well lit parking
area.
Always lock your car. When
approaching your vehicle
have your keys available.
Social Media
Search Engines
TUPD
SERVICES
Emergency Phones
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Blue light phones
◦ Located throughout
the campus
◦ Emergency phones
automatically dials
University Police
dispatch
◦ Emergency phones
located in parking
garages activate
cameras at location
Walking
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Walk during daylight
hours, if possible
If you wear
headphones, make
sure the volume is
low
Do not hitchhike, do
not take a ride from
a stranger.
oDo not walk at
night alone
oBe aware of
surroundings
Escort Service
 Police
provide
escorts around
campus 24 hours a
day.
Safe walk – Walk with
someone from one
location to the other
Ride Van – Ride
students from one
location to the other
410-704-SAFE (7233)
Online Personal Property
Registration
On
Online Personal Property
Registration
 Available
to students, faculty, and staff
 Register Electronics and non-electronics
 Free
 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
 Possible faster recovery if reported lost, or
stolen
Online Personal Property
Registration
Please visit University Police website,
Crime Prevention and Reporting- Click the
link Personal Property Registration
Operation ID
Engravers are
available to
engrave valuables
by request
Engrave driver’s
license number on
valuables
Free of charge
Emergency Text
Messaging
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FREE
CRITCAL SAFETY
ALERTS
WEATHER
EMERGENCIES
SCHOOL
CLOSINGS
R.A.D
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SELF DEFENSE COURSE
FOR WOMAN ONLY
FREE
Rape Aggression Defense is a
program of realistic self tactics
and techniques. RAD is
dedicated to teaching women
defensive techniques against
various types of assault, by
utilizing easy, effective and
proven self-defense techniques
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704-3403
Safety Tips
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Do not carry extra
credit cards or large
sums of money
Always lock your
door, even when you
are home
Do not attach your
ID to your key chain
or mark your keys
with your name and
address
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Travel in groups
Let your friends and
coworkers know
your itinerary/plans
Do not give out
passwords
Public Transportation
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When going
downtown, always
carry enough money
for public
transportation
Call ahead for taxi
service
Automatic Teller
Machine (ATM)
Try to use the ATM
during day
 Try to use ATM’s that
are well-lighted, in
high-traffic areas, and
free of obstructions
such as trees, bushes
or columns
 Don’t talk to strangers
when withdrawing
your money
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Cook Library
Don’t leave your
books and
personal
belongings
unattended
 Books are very
expensive and
very attractive to
criminals
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Parking Lot Safety
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Be aware of your
surroundings
Try to park in welllighted areas and
get in and out of
your car quickly
Keep your vehicle
doors locked and
windows closed at
all times
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Never leave items
visible on your car
seat
Valuables left in
plain view may
tempt criminals to
break into your car
Towson University Police
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To report on-campus
emergencies or
suspicious situations
◦ (410)704-2133
Baltimore County Police
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Contact for off
campus
emergencies
◦ Call 911