Campus Safety Tips Personal Safety

The keys to personal safety are awareness and assertiveness.
Look assertive, confident, and aware of the surroundings.
Trust intuition. If a particular situation feels uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Keep keys accessible and wear comfortable clothing for added safety and defense.
Confront anyone following a student; the surprise of a hostile look will deter most assailants.
In attempted sexual assaults, approximately half of the women escape if they scream, and up to 85 percent escape if they physically resist quickly and vigorously. Trust instincts.