Safety And Security Tips

Walking on Campus

Even in the relatively safe environment of "Small Town Nova Scotia", it is advisable to be "Street Smart" and travel with at least one companion.

Criminals look for victims who are not paying attention and lack confidence. If you must travel alone, plan your route to avoid isolated poorly lit or risky areas. Try to avoid night travel. Walk as though you have some place definite to go. Try not to look shy, frightened, uncertain or vulnerable. Continually be aware of your surroundings and possible places to seek assistance should it be necessary.

Remember, you can call for an escort if you need one.

Remember to survey your home entrance for break-ins before you enter.

Your Security Starts at Your Front Door

Participate in the security of your buildings. Stay alert!

Pass along information that may effect others. Get to know the RA's and Security staff and be helpful.

Memorize important phone numbers. Report Hazards.

Look after each other.

Don't invite people into your home, especially if you are alone unless you know them well.

Don't leave notes on the door saying that you are away.

Report burned out lights that create scary dark areas in residence.

Lock your room doors and windows, especially at night when you are sleeping!

When you enter your residence, don't let someone else in unless you know they belong in the building.

Don't prop open the outside residence doors! By doing this you are risking everyone's safety.

Take a personal interest in protecting yourself by closing and locking doors and windows that someone else has irresponsibly left open.

Don't leave keys hidden outside. They are too easy to find and use!

If you are home, or come home, and discover that a crime has occurred, go to a safe place (friend's room or Residence Don) and call Police and NSAC Security. Make sure you provide them with all the information you have, including names of possible witnesses, etc. If you remember something important later, pass it on.

Don't go to the basement laundry room alone at night!

Mark expensive property you have in your room, or keep a record of serial numbers in case of theft.