The arrival of a new academic year and the upcoming holiday season makes
this time of year very exciting and busy for most of us. Unfortunately,
it also presents thieves and other criminals with many opportunities
while we are distracted. For this reason, the UCSD Police Department
encourages you to be aware of your surroundings and pay special
attention to the security of your on-campus residence, labs and other
workspace. Lock the doors to your residence hall or apartment (front and
bedroom doors). Do not leave your property unattended in public areas
(libraries, dining facilities, etc.) even if you are only leaving for a
short time. When bringing your bike on campus, use an adequate bike
lock (U locks are recommended) to secure your bike to the designated
bike racks. Remember, if you are walking on campus after dark, consider
calling 534-WALK (9255) for a CSO escort.
If you witness suspicious activity (behavior that seems out of the
ordinary, or people who do not belong in or around your on-campus living
space), report it immediately. Remember, if you think something is
suspicious, it probably is.
Recently, some thefts and other crimes have occurred on our campus that
could have resulted in the criminals being apprehended had the activity
been immediately reported to the police. So please, if you see a
possible crime in progress, or any other suspicious activity, call 9-1-1
from a campus phone or 534-HELP (4357) from a cellular phone as soon as
it is safe to do so. Try to mentally record or jot down as much
information as you can to provide the police dispatcher, including a
specific location of the crime, detailed description of the suspect, and
direction of travel if the suspected criminal is fleeing the scene.
Remember, the UCSD Police Department fully investigates each reported
incident, and only makes an arrest when it can definitively tie an
individual to a crime. It is better for the entire campus community to
be safe rather than sorry.
If you would like more information about campus safety, please call the
UCSD Police Department Crime Prevention Office at (858) 534-3644.
The UCSD Police Department thanks you for your help in preventing
criminal activity by reporting it immediately.
Have a safe and happy holiday season.
