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Stay Safe On Campus

During the month of October, SDSU experienced an unusual spike in crimes on and around campus. SDSU has increased police surveillance, but according to SDSU University Police Chief John Carpenter, students can take several precautions to ensure safety, including:

Always be aware of your surroundings.
Walk in groups when possible.
Use the Campus Escort Service. Take a minute to program the number, (619) 594-6659, into your cell phone for easy access.
To save time in contacting SDSU Police, program the SDSU Police main number, (619) 594-1991, into your cell phone.
Avoid walking through shortcuts and dark isolated areas.
Report suspicious persons or activity to police.
Keep doors and windows locked.
In an off-campus emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Sign up for a Rape Aggression Defense course offered by SDSU Public Safety.

For additional crime prevention information, please contact SDSU Campus Police or stop by the Police Lobby, located in Student Services, Room 1410.

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Stay Safe On Campus Approximately 100 emergency/duress phones are strategically located throughout the campus, including each elevator in every campus building. Phones provide immediate access to Public Safety (no need to dial 9-1-1) . Use them to report: • crimes • suspicious activities • emergencies • other situations where police assistance is required During the month of October, SDSU experienced an unusual spike in crimes on and around campus. SDSU has increased police surveillance, but according to SDSU University Police Chief John Carpenter, students can take several precautions to ensure safety, including: Always be aware of your surroundings. Walk in groups when possible. Use the Campus Escort Service. Take a minute to program the number, (619) 594-6659, into your cell phone for easy access. To save time in contacting SDSU Police, program the SDSU Police main number, (619) 594-1991, into your cell phone. Avoid walking through shortcuts and dark isolated areas. Report suspicious persons or activity to police. Keep doors and windows locked. In an off-campus emergency, dial 9-1-1. Sign up for a Rape Aggression Defense course offered by SDSU Public Safety. For additional crime prevention information, please contact SDSU Campus Police or stop by the Police Lobby, located in Student Services, Room 1410. Also in the Spotlight: Campus Safety \| Tunnel of Oppression \| Campus Jobs \| Homecoming Court \| Scholarships \| New WPA Exam
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