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Staying Safe On Campus & in Madison

Staying Safe On Campus & in Madison. Police & Security. UW Madison Police Responsible for campus security 1429 Monroe St. 262-2957 Madison City Police Call 911 for any EMERGENCY! Use campus safety phones. Safety Tips. Carry a cell phone Walk with a friend

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Staying Safe On Campus & in Madison

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  1. Staying SafeOn Campus & in Madison

  2. Police & Security • UW Madison Police • Responsible for campus security • 1429 Monroe St. • 262-2957 • Madison City Police • Call 911 for any EMERGENCY! • Use campus safety phones.

  3. Safety Tips • Carry a cell phone • Walk with a friend • Report any crime or suspicion of a crime immediately • Use public walkways and avoid shortcuts • Make sure someone knows when you leave and when to expect you back

  4. SAFE Night-time Services • SAFE = Safe Arrival For Everyone • SAFEwalk -- free • On Campus Only • SAFEride Cab -- $1 • Two Mile Radius • SAFEride Bus -- free • Downtown & Campus • See Handout for Hours & Phone Numbers

  5. Protect Yourself & Your Belongings • Theft is most common crime on campus. • Lock up your bike! • Write your name inside your books. • Don’t leave items unattended. • Lock your apartment door.

  6. Laws Related to Alcohol & Drugs • You must be 21 years old to enter a bar or club or to purchase or consume alcohol • Providing alcohol to a “minor” is a crime • Using a false ID card is a crime • Using illegal drugs is a serious offense “Isn’t being 21 or older GREAT?”

  7. Crime & Punishment • Felony: a crime punishable by imprisonment • Sexual assault, theft of property ($500 or more), reckless endangerment • Misdemeanor: all other crimes • Disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, petty theft • Failing to report a crime is a crime in WI • Your immigration status may be jeopardized by committing any type of crime

  8. Driving in the USA • An international driver’s license is good for one year while living in the USA. • If you need a WI driver’s license, see the following: http://www.dot.state.wi.us • Make sure to know all rules and regulations of the road

  9. Questions?

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