Safety In and Around UC Washington DC Center

1. Safety In and Around UC Washington DC Center January 2009 Safety Meeting Presentation Co-Sponsored By UCOPA Staff Assembly

2. Safety from Crime • UCOP Employees Have Been Crime Victims in 2008 • Assault, Purse Snatching, Pick-Pocketing, Car Break-Ins, and Carjacking • How Not To Become a Crime Victim -Recommendations From: • University of California Police Department; • Washington Metro Police; and • Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority University of California Office of the President

3. Conceal What You Have To Steal • Conceal Valuables • Cash, Wallets, Jewelry, Electronics • Minimize Amount of Valuables You Carry Around • Minimize No. of Credit Cards in Wallet • Carry Items Separately • ID/Drivers License Away from Cash • Car Keys Separate from House Keys University of California Office of the President

4. Night Time Personal Safety • Travel with a Friend or in a Group • Be Alert & Aware of Your Surroundings • Avoid Dark, Vacant or Deserted Areas • Use Well-Lit, Well-Traveled Routes • Dress in Clothes & Shoes Which will Not Hamper Movement University of California Office of the President

5. If You Must Walk Alone in an Unsafe Area • Call Someone You Trust, Locally Located, on Your Cell Phone • Explain the Situation & Your Location • As You Walk, Be Cautious Of Your Surroundings as You Talk to the Person on the Cell Phone • Walk Confidently – Do Not Look Vulnerable • If Something Happens - the Person on the Cell Phone Would Immediately Call the Local Police University of California Office of the President

6. If You Sense Trouble • Move Away from the Threat If Possible • Join Any Group of People Nearby • Cross the Street & Increase Your Pace • If Threat is Imminent & People are Close by to Help - Get Their Attention - Yell, Scream, Make a Commotion • Go to an Open Business • Call 911 From a Safe Location University of California Office of the President

7. Vehicle Safety • Park in Well-Lit, Heavily Populated Areas • Trust Your Instincts - If It Doesn't Feel Right, Park Elsewhere • Avoid Parking Next to Occupied Cars • Be Aware of Your Surroundings • Note of Location of Emergency Phones in Case You Need to Use Them • Report Suspicious Persons to Security University of California Office of the President

8. Vehicle Safety (Continued) • Do Not Leave Items Visible in Car • Even Trash May Look Attractive to a Thief • Always Roll Up Windows & Lock the Doors Before Leaving the Vehicle • Return to Vehicle with Keys in Hand • Look Around & Under Vehicle Before Approaching • Check the Back Seat Before Entering • Upon Entering Vehicle, Lock All Doors University of California Office of the President

9. If Approached For Your Vehicle (Carjacking) • Highly Personal Decision – UC Police Strongly Recommends to Immediately Give Up the Keys Without Protest • Avoid Getting into Vehicle with Suspect(s). If You Surrender the Vehicle Note the Following: • Race, Sex, Height, & Clothing of Suspect(s) • Direction the Suspects Went • If They had Weapons, & If So, What Type University of California Office of the President

10. Safety at Metro Stations • Be Cautious Around Metro Stations • Thieves Look for Victims There • Avoid Talking to Strangers • Especially in Isolated Areas • Avoid Walking Alone at Night • Walk with Other People University of California Office of the President

11. Metro Safety (Continued) • Be Aware of Persons Around You • Get Away from Suspicious Person(s) • Women - Hold Your Purse Tightly & Close to Your Body • Men-Keep Wallet in a Front Pocket • If Attacked – Scream or Blow A Whistle to Attract Attention University of California Office of the President

12. Emergency Phone Numbers UC Washington Center Security Desk (24-Hrs. a Day, 7 Days a Week): 202-974-6233 Washington Metro Police: Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 311 or (202)727-1010 Metro Transit Police: Emergency 202-962-2121 University of California Office of the President

13. In Summary • Be Aware of Your Surroundings • Anticipate Situations & Take Preventive Measures • Look Out for Each Other • Strength in Numbers • Immediately Report • Situations Which Can Jeopardize Safety & Security of UC Washington DC Center Employees University of California Office of the President