INSIDE IOWA STATE
February 23, 2001
Safety tips online
In an ongoing effort to enhance personal security on campus, the department
of public safety (DPS) has released a list of cautionary
suggestions.
For instance:
- If you encounter a potential burglary, or come upon destruction of
property or research at the workplace, do not touch anything so you don't
disturb possible evidence. Leave the premises immediately. Call DPS at 911
once you feel safe.
- If you are the victim of an attack or threat, avoid panicking; remain
calm. Avoid physical confrontations over personal valuables or university
property. Try to remember as many descriptive characteristics of your
attacker as possible.
- If you feel you are in danger, or are being attacked and want help,
yell "Call 911!" or give specific directions to onlookers ("You! Get the
police!" or "Walk with me -- I'm being followed").
For more safety tips, check out the DPS Web site at
http://www.iastate.edu/~dps_info/safetytips.htm.
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Published by: University Relations,
online@iastate.edu
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