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 | Health and Safety
Campus Safety and Security Tips
There are many tools on LSU’s campus to ensure the safety of students and visitors. Call boxes with emergency phones are located around campus. The LSUPD is always available to serve students, and campus transit can be utilized in the evening hours when a student may not feel safe walking. The University also recently initiated a school-wide text messaging service to contact students in the case of an emergency. However, safety is everyone’s responsibility. Here are six tips to help keep your student's experience at the LSU as safe as possible:
- To report an emergency: Dial 9-1-1
- For non-emergency or general information, the Louisiana State University Police Department can be reached at 225-578-3231.
- When walking, biking, or running on the university campus, please take into account the following safety tips:
- At night, walk with a friend if possible. If you have no one to walk with, call the University's Campus Transit at 225-578-5000.
- Avoid shortcuts. Take well-traveled and well-lit walkways.
- Be alert and aware of the people and environment around you.
- Trust your instincts. If someone makes you uncomfortable, even in daylight, do what is necessary to move away from them.
- If you feel that someone is following you, go immediately to a nearby location where there are more people.
- Know the locations of the Call Boxes and emergency phones on campus. Please call the University Police at 578-3231 to find out campus locations.
- Call Boxes: If you are in need of emergency assistance, the Call Box Emergency Phone will provide instant two-way communication with University Police with the push of one button. Located throughout the LSU campus, they are all equipped with a lighted faceplate, a Code Blue Beacon and a high-powered strobe.
- When driving and parking on the university campus, please take into account the following safety tips:
- Keep your vehicle locked at all times when it's parked AND when you are driving it. Keep the windows rolled up high enough so that an intruder cannot reach inside.
- When you return to your vehicle, look around it and inside it before you get in.
- Keep your vehicle well maintained. Make sure you have enough gasoline to reach your destination.
- If you will be returning to your vehicle at night, park in a place that will be well lit when you return.
- If your vehicle breaks down, remain inside it with the doors locked. If anyone stops to help, ask them to go call a tow truck or the police for you.
- NEVER pick up hitchhikers. This is extremely dangerous.
- Keep valuables (CDs, tapes, purses, briefcases, etc.) out of sight. Lock bags and packages in the car's trunk.
- Louisiana State University crime statistics are public information, and are available at: http://appl003.lsu.edu/PubSafety/lsupolice.nsf/$Content/Crime+Statistics.
LSU believes that your safety is of utmost importance. Please remember that personal safety is your responsibility—do what you think is best under the circumstances. Above all, stay alert and be cautious.
Crime Prevention
Campus safety is everyone’s responsibility. The University makes efforts to educate students about crime prevention, and the University Police and Baton Rouge Police cooperate in patrolling campus and the surrounding area.
As part of the safety education effort, the police offer the following tips and suggestions:
- When walking, look confident. Keep your head up and be alert. Pay attention to what is going on around you.
- Choose busy streets and avoid areas where there are places for people to hide.
- Do not flash your cash.
- At night, stick to well-lighted areas.
- Walk with a friend or group when out after dark.
- Know what stores, restaurants, etc. are open late in case you need to get help.
- Carry your purse close to your side-but re-evaluate if you really need to carry one. Don't carry valuables or money you won't need. Carry wallets in a front pants pocket or an inside jacket pocket.
- Understand that you can call 911 at any time, free of charge from any pay phone.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in any place or situation, leave immediately.
- If you are being followed by someone in a car, turn around and walk quickly to someplace where there are other people.
Remember, if you should become a victim of crime, try not to panic.
- Look at the attacker carefully so you can give a good description to police. Key things to remember are age, race, complexion, clothing, height, weight, hair, eyes, and markings such as scars and tattoos. If a vehicle is involved, note the color, size, make, license number, dents or other distinct features.
- If attacker has a weapon and wants your money or possessions, don't fight back. Your life and safety are much, much more important.
Links Related to Health and Safety
Safety: A Shared Responsibility
Campus Safety and Health Resources
Student Health Center-most services are free to all full time students
Mystudentbody.com
Student Mental Health—A Web resource with information on crisis and urgent consultation as well as alcohol resources, counseling, disability accommodations, mental health screening, stress management, and more.
Disability Services—The Disability Services office ensures access and opportunities for all.
University Police—The University Police Department serves the campus community to create a safe environment to learn, live, work, and visit.
Recreational Sports—Student stay in shape with workouts, programs, and team sports at University Recreational Sports.
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