ALERT REMINDERS AND TIPS
In response to the federal government's
increased Homeland Security threat level for the nation, students, faculty, and
staff should review the following alert tips and reminders. It is
important to keep in mind that a Heightened Security is not intended to induce anxiety. People should go to about their normal
business while paying particular attention to their surroundings.
Suspicious Behavior/Circumstances:
Be aware of and report
to Public Safety (x4444):
- People
in buildings or areas who do not appear to be conducting legitimate
business.
- Unauthorized
people in restricted, sensitive, or private areas.
- People
requesting information with no apparent need for that information.
- Unattended
parcels or other items (book bags, backpacks, briefcases, luggage, etc.).
- Individuals
attempting to access utility locations (water, electrical, petroleum,
telecommunications, information systems, etc.).
Be Alert to:
- Abandoned
vehicles located in front of/next to buildings.
- Unexpected/Unfamiliar
delivery trucks
- Vehicles
containing unusual/suspicious parcels or materials
- Vehicles
arriving and being left behind at odd hours.
- Substances
leaking or spilling from vehicles.
Building/Office Security:
- Don't
prop open building/residence hall entrance doors/windows. Rectify these situations when you
observe them.
- Don't
permit unknown individuals access to buildings/residence halls using your
own
WildCard/key/combination.
- Account
for and secure keys. Don't leave
them unattended or give to unauthorized persons. Report lost keys to building
manager/department head.
- Secure
all areas when not attended.
- Be
aware of unfamiliar persons in or visitors to your office/lab/etc.
- Protect
access codes, combinations, and cards. Report compromised codes to the person in charge of the area.
- Be
prepared: Take time out to
familiarize yourself with building evacuation plans/routes.
- Report
suspicious tampering with physical security (doors, locks, etc.).
- Talk
with co-workers; know what is out-of-place (unclaimed items, etc.).
Keep
family members apprised of your travel plans.
Click here for
further suggestions for when you're leaving campus for a break period.
