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Welcome Back and Be Safe

With the new school year kicking off, we would like to welcome all new and returning students to campus. The year ahead promises to be an exciting one, full of studying, connecting with friends, working hard and having fun.

To make the year the best it can be, please remember to be safe and to look out for one another. While the university strives to ensure that the campus and surrounding community are safe, there are many simple steps you can take to improve your safety and wellbeing.

Following are important tips to stay safe:
1. Be aware and pay attention to your surroundings at all times.
2. Use discretion and caution when taking shortcuts through isolated parts of campus.
3. Buddy up or use the Community Service Officer (CSO) Escort Program, which is available daily from sunset to 1 a.m. Call (858) 534-WALK (9255) to arrange for an escort or learn more at: http://police.ucsd.edu/services/cso.html
4. Lock your room, apartment or car doors at all times, even if stepping away for “just a minute.”
5. Become a responsive bystander and consider stepping in if you witness an uncomfortable situation. Learn more about bystander intervention and violence prevention at: http://go.ucsd.edu/2cQR7qv
6. Practice beach and cliff safety. Abide by all signage and never swim alone. More information on the beauty and dangers of our coastline can be found at: http://go.ucsd.edu/2dhgvE9
7. Trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to speak up. If you see something, say somethingTM and report suspicious activity by calling 911 or (858) 534-HELP (4357). Learn more about what to report at:
https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something/what-suspicious-activity

You can find more information on campus police services and staying safe on the UC San Diego Police Department website:
http://police.ucsd.edu/safety/index.html If you are off-campus and need to reach the San Diego Police Department for a non-emergency, please call (619) 531-2000 or visit their contact page at: http://www.sandiego.gov/police/contact/.

We wish you a safe and happy year at UC San Diego. Go Tritons!

Juan C. González Vice Chancellor-Student Affairs David Rose Chief of Police