Crime Prevention

Personal Safety Tips

Use common sense: If something doesn’t look or feel right, it probably isn’t.
Always be aware of your surroundings: Continually look and listen to what’s going on around you.
Show that you’re confident: Walk with a sense of purpose, keep your head up, and make eye contact.
React to potential problems before they can develop: Don’t wait for an uncertain or uncomfortable situation to go wrong; leave, call police, or take other protective actions.
Educate yourself: Take time to review personal safety information from an accurate and trustworthy source; consider a self-defense class. Visit www.miami.edu/selfdefense for more information.

Never leave property unattended: The majority of crime on campus involves the theft of unattended or unsecured property; you can’t be a victim if you don’t create the opportunity.
Always lock everything: Lock your property in a secure area, lock your door, your car, your bicycle, and anything else you have with a lock on it.
Never leave anything visible inside your vehicle: If somebody walking by your car can see property inside, they may break the lock or a window and take it.
Record serial numbers: Keep a record of serial numbers, models, brand names, and a description of all of valuables in case they are ever lost or stolen.
Report, report, report: Report all thefts and all suspicious activity to Police/Security/Campus Safety officials; the problem is unknown unless you report it!

EMERGENCY GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS: Emergency Guide Home
CRITICAL INFORMATION:
Reporting an Emergency	Evacuation
Important Phone Numbers	Shelter-In-Place
Emergency Notification	Individuals with Disabilities
SPECIFIC ACTION GUIDELINES:
Active Shooter/Armed Intruder	Hurricane
Bomb Threat	Medical
Concerning Behavior	Suspicious Activity
Explosion	Utility Failure
Fire	Weather
Hazardous Materials
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Crime Prevention	Personal Preparedness