Public Safety Tips – Caleb Laieski

1. Public Safety Tips – Caleb Laieski

2. Review these safety tips • Awareness of social events • Bike awareness and safety • Vehicle safety • Holiday and vacation safety • Internet scams • Traffic tips

3. Awareness at Social Events • Be sure that at least one person is identified as the designated driver. • Keep your friends or roommates informed of where you are going, when you plan on returning and who you’ll be with. • Plan to be with at least one other friend when going out to a bar, club, or party. • Do not drink beverages that are already open handed to you by people you don’t know or trust. Never leave your drink unattended. • Trust your instincts. If any social situation becomes uncomfortable or feels wrong, remain calm and leave immediately. • If at any point, you or a friend feels disoriented or unusually intoxicated for what you have consumed, leave the bar or party immediately. Get medical help if necessary.

4. Bike Awareness and Safety • Always lock your bike when unattended, securing both the frame and wheels. • Use multiple locking devices such as a kryptonite lock in combination with a steel cable. • Use bike racks which are monitored by Drexel public safety.

5. Vehicle Safety • Park in well-lit, high-traffic areas. • Keep valuables out of sight; place all articles in the trunk, glove box, or remove altogether. • Remove registration and insurance cards. • Always lock your car and keep windows and sunroofs closed. • Use anti-theft devices such as the "CLUB” and/or “LOJACK." Activate your alarm system.

6. Holiday and Vacation Safety • When leaving your campus residence or office for an extended period of time:- • Make sure you lock all doors and windows. • Use your alarm system if you have one. • Report locks, doors, windows, and alarm systems that have been broken or tampered with to Drexel Public Safety. • Maintain key control, adhere to all access control procedures and wear/carry your ID Card.

7. Internet Scams • Avoid common scams encountered on malicious web sites and those sent through fraudulent e-mails (known as “phishing”) such as: • Any email asking you to confirm your user name or password or to update your credit card information • Online auctions • Foreign money offers and transfers • Internet access services • Information audit services • Work-at-home offers • Advanced free loans • Credit card offers • Business opportunities

8. What can you do to avoid becoming a victim? • Never give out confidential information such as your social security number, pin numbers and passwords. • Always pay by credit card; never send cash. • Know with whom you are doing business. • Use only secure networks for payment. • Keep copies of all documents such as receipts and credit card statements. • Check credit card and bank statements regularly for accuracy or unauthorized purchases

9. Traffic Tips • CELL PHONES - Philadelphia has enacted an ordinance that prohibits talking, dialing or texting on a handheld device while driving a motor vehicle. It also prohibits these activities while on a bicycle, scooter, in-line skates or skateboard. Hands-Free Devices are permitted. • BUCKLE UP - It's the law. Besides, safety belts and restraint systems have saved countless lives. Make a habit of it, and be sure to check and make sure everyone else in your vehicle is buckled up as well. Don't forget to use the required safety seating for your children. Age/size-appropriate car seats and booster seats are available in many locations in many price ranges, • DON'T DRIVE IMPAIRED - Although this seems very obvious, the unfortunate truth is that many people are driving under the influence of not just alcohol, but other mind or mood altering substances, including medications. The unnecessary tragedies caused by DUI related crashes can be avoided by two simple means: having a designated driver, or taking a cab.

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