Semester Break Safety Tips

 

The Department of Public Safety wishes you a safe trip, whether it is back home or to another destination…

 

 

The Department of Public Safety is concerned about you and your belongings.  We hope that you enjoy your break away from school.  The significant decrease in student occupancy during break periods makes a campus environment an attractive target for thieves.

 

Here are some simple safety precautions you can take to reduce your chances of being a victim of theft.

 

·        Make sure door and window locks are functioning properly and report defects to your Resident/ Apartment Assistant or Facilities Management immediately.

 

·        Plan to take valuables such as: jewelry, money, family heirlooms, laptops, camera/video equipment home with you for safe keeping.

 

·        Large items such as televisions and stereos should be engraved with your driver’s license and/or security key chain number.

 

·        Smaller items of value such as: palm pilots, DVD’s, CD’s and Nintendo/PlayStation games should be well secured or taken home.

 

·        Report suspicious persons to Public Safety (4444) immediately.

 

·        Be alert for persons “hanging around” on the floors or near the entrances of your hall or apartment building.

 

·        When leaving your room or apartment lock your windows and doors.  Unplug and turn off appliances and lights.

 

·        Don’t allow acquaintances to stay in your room or apartment while you are away.  Don’t give your key or combination to anyone.

 

·        Keep your travel plans confidential and don’t put travel information on your answering machine or voicemail.

 

 

 

What do I do if I am leaving my vehicle on campus during the holiday/smester break?

 

If you must leave your vehicle on campus, you must register your vehicle with the parking office.

 

See the following link to register your vehicle:

http://www.publicsafety.villanova.edu/Forms/parking_break_period_reg.html

 

 

Make sure that your vehicle is secure and DO NOT leave valuables in your vehicle.

 

After you register with the Parking Office, park your vehicle on the Ithan and Lancaster Sides of the East Main Lot (across from Jake Nevin Field house) displaying a valid parking sticker and/or hangtag.

 

Have A Safe and Enjoyable Trip!