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Be aware of your surroundings at all times and trust your instincts. Listen and be aware of any unusual occurrence. Do not wear any device in your ear, i.e. I-Pod, Bluetooth while walking on the street. Keep your head up and observe your surroundings.
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Know where you’re going and the safest way to get there, especially when it is dark. Travel with someone else and travel in well lit areas.
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Have a plan of action in mind if confronted with a dangerous situation. Know the telephone
numbers of the Police and Fire Departments, i.e. 911, (973) 733-6000 (Police) and (973)
733-7400 (Fire). The number for the Central Security Desk is (973) 642-8725.
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Avail yourself to the shuttle service (more info on this) or take a taxi.
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Carry a whistle or some other type of noisemaker.
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Keep purses and packages secured tightly next to your body.
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Carry only what you need. Do not carry a large amount of cash and do not exhibit
flashy jewelry.
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Exercise caution when using an ATM machine (there is one located in the building outside
the Alumni/Development area on the second floor). Only use the ATM in well-lit, well-trafficked areas.
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If you are being followed (or think so), let that person know you are being followed. Change
directions and/or pick up your pace. Walk into the nearest public place and use a phone to
summon for help.
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If you are assaulted or accosted, DO NOT RESIST. Try to remain calm and hand over to the
assailant whatever he/she is looking for.
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If you have parked your vehicle in the street or the garage, take all items of value out of sight
and place them in the trunk.
