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Learn about vehicle safety, residence halls, safety around campus, active shooter preparedness, and evacuations from University Police Department (UPD) Residence Life Officers (RLO) Tracy Merrill and Devin Narine. Contact UPD at 904-620-2800 for more information.
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SAFETY It’s all about you UPD Residence Life Officers (RLO) Tracy Merrill Devin Narine
Safety It’s all about you • Vehicle safety • Residence Halls • Safety around campus • On a date • Active Shooter • Evacuations UPD 904.620.2800
VEHICLE & PARKING LOT SAFETY TIPS • Try to park in a well lit area • Roll up windows & lock doors • Do not leave valuables in plain site • Have your keys out & ready • Call for a safety escort on campus • If you ride the shuttle, know the schedule UPD 904.620.2800
OSPREY CONNECTOR “We Will Swoop You Up” For more information visit or call: http://capricorn.anf.unf.edu/shuttle/ 904.620.1176 UPD 904.620.2800
RESIDENCE HALLS • Keep doors & windows locked • Do not give your key to someone else • Do not let strangers in • Be aware of “tailgaters” • Know your RA’s • Get to know your roommates • Review your resident handbook For more information visit or call: http://www.unfresidencelife.com/index.asp 904.620.5433 UPD 904.620.2800
Commuter Student Safety Tips • When leaving or arriving at you home or apartment be aware of your surroundings. • Make sure family or friends know your school schedule. • Be aware of anyone that appears to be following you to your vehicle or when leaving the university. • Have a cell phone handy and know the location of the blue phones in the area that you park. • Remember safety escorts are available when going to or from class.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ON CAMPUS • Most suspects &/or victims are under the influence of drugs or alcohol • Over 250 drugs & alcohol incidences reported* • 1700 college students between 18-24 die from alcohol related incidents* Visit the Student Affairs website for helpful links and programs offered on campus http://www.unf.edu/student-affairs/index.php UPD 904.620.2800
SAFETY AROUND CAMPUS • Be aware of your surroundings • Know routes around campus • Use the buddy system when possible • Stay alert & walk with a purpose • Follow your instincts • Do not leave belongings unattended • Know where “E phones” are located • Call for a safety escort • Use caution when walking or jogging in the early morning or late evening. http://www.unf.edu/dept/its/telephone/ephone.pdf UPD 904.620.2800
ON A DATE • Get to know your date • If you feel uneasy with someone, get yourself out of the situation • Go on group dates or to populated places • Avoid excessive alcohol around people you do not know • Get your own drinks. Be aware of “date rape” drugs such as GHB or Rohypnol • Tell a friend who you are going out with & when you plan on returning • Take extra money for a taxi • 90% of “date rapes” occur between people who know each other Call or visit the UNF Women’s Center http://www.unf.edu/dept/womens-center/ 904.620.2528 UPD 904.620.2800
ACTIVE SHOOTER • Figure Out • Determine if what you hear are gunshots • Call UPD or 911 • Get Out • If safe, move away to cover • Hide Out • Turn off lights, cell phones, lock & barricade doors, separate, & stay quiet • Take Out • Use any means possible to save your life UPD 904.620.2800
ACTIVE SHOOTER • Hostage – Active Shooter • Hostage situations involve demands • Active Shooters aggressively target people until they are stopped • A hostage situation becomes an Active Shooter situation once shots are fired UPD 904.620.2800
ACTIVE SHOOTERPolice Response • UPD will arrive within 2-4 minutes • Officers will move to eliminate the threat • Rescue & evacuation will occur after the threat is eliminated • Do not point at officers or suspects • Do not run or yell at officers • When the officer enters your area, put your hands up & spread your fingers UPD 904.620.2800
ACTIVE SHOOTER/ CAMPUS EMERGENCY • For more information please go to UNF’s home web page and click on EMERGENCY at the bottom of the page. This will take you to the “Crisis Management” page which has more information and links to training video’s on active shooters and violence prevention. • http://www.unf.edu/emergency/
EVACUATIONS • Emergency notification • Phone • Email • PA system • Website • Listen & watch for instructions which may have you leaving a building or staying where you are UPD 904.620.2800
Our website provides up to date information about crimes or problems on campus, as well as information on personal safety http://www.unf.edu/dept/upd/ Anonymously report on or off campus crimes UPD 904.620.2800
Remember, you can never find us if you need us so do not hesitate to call if you see something suspicious, especially if there is a danger to an innocent party UPD 904.620.2800
SELF DEFENCE • Simple self defense Techniques