Safety Concerns New International Student Orientation Fall 2016
On Campus Safety Safe Campus – Campus Security Report Safe Campus – Campus Security Report Crimes of Opportunity Crimes of Opportunity Campus Safety and Security – Building #1700 Campus Safety and Security – Building #1700 Lost and Found, Lock-outs, Battery Charge, Escort Service Lost and Found, Lock-outs, Battery Charge, Escort Service Smoke-Free campus – parking lots only Smoke-Free campus – parking lots only
On Campus Safety Emergency Call Boxes Emergency Call Boxes
Important Phone Numbers Life threatening Emergencies – 911 Life threatening Emergencies – 911 Call from land line if possible, cell phone calls may be directed to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Call from land line if possible, cell phone calls may be directed to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) “What county are you in?” “What county are you in?” –Alameda – Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Castro Valley, San Leandro, Hayward… –Contra Costa – San Ramon, Danville… –San Joaquin – (“wa keen” Tracy, Mountain House…
Important Phone Numbers LPC Campus Safety and Security LPC Campus Safety and Security –Emergency # –Non Emergency –
Important Phone Numbers LPC Emergency Mobile Alert System – Sign Up by texting “LPC” to and reply “Y”. No cost to sign up but standard message rates apply. LPC Emergency Mobile Alert System – Sign Up by texting “LPC” to and reply “Y”. No cost to sign up but standard message rates apply.
Police Phone Numbers Danville Police – Danville Police – Dublin Police – Dublin Police – Livermore Police – Livermore Police – Pleasanton Police – Pleasanton Police – San Ramon Police – San Ramon Police – Tracy Police – Tracy Police –
Police Phone Numbers BART Police – BART Police –
Fire Department Phone Numbers Danville Fire – Danville Fire – Dublin Fire – Dublin Fire – Livermore Fire – Livermore Fire – Pleasanton Fire – Pleasanton Fire – San Ramon Fire – San Ramon Fire – Tracy Fire – Tracy Fire –
Parking on Campus Purchase a semester permit on Class Web $30 (need License # of car, make and model) Purchase a semester permit on Class Web $30 (need License # of car, make and model) Daily permits – $2 day sold in parking lots Daily permits – $2 day sold in parking lots Limited parking spaces in beginning of semester Limited parking spaces in beginning of semester Permits must be visible to avoid a ticket Permits must be visible to avoid a ticket Parking violations - $35! (speeding $100) Parking violations - $35! (speeding $100)
Parking on Campus Observe speed limit – 10 mph! Observe speed limit – 10 mph! Speeding violation - $100 Do not park in spaces marked “Staff”, “President” or Handicapped (blue) spaces. Do not park in spaces marked “Staff”, “President” or Handicapped (blue) spaces.
Daily Parking Machines
Parking on Campus
Car Safety Never leave valuables in sight Never leave valuables in sight Always lock your doors and close windows Always lock your doors and close windows At night, park in well lit areas At night, park in well lit areas If you think you are being followed, drive to the nearest Police station or well lit and populated areas like a grocery store or gas station If you think you are being followed, drive to the nearest Police station or well lit and populated areas like a grocery store or gas station Do not talk on the cell or text while driving – illegal in California Do not talk on the cell or text while driving – illegal in California
Alcohol Legal age to drink alcohol in USA = 21 years Legal age to drink alcohol in USA = 21 years Do not drive if you have drunk alcohol Do not drive if you have drunk alcohol BAC =.08% BAC =.08% Call a taxi or have a designated driver Call a taxi or have a designated driver Taxi: Taxi: –De Soto Cab –Tri Valley Taxi Service – Drunk Driving – Serious Offense Drunk Driving – Serious Offense –$10,000 Fine –4 days to 6 months in jail –Can affect visa status
Personal Safety Always be aware of your surroundings Always be aware of your surroundings Have confident, “purposeful” walk Have confident, “purposeful” walk If you go out at night, it is safer to go accompanied by a friend If you go out at night, it is safer to go accompanied by a friend Avoid high crime areas, especially at night Avoid high crime areas, especially at night Do not carry large amounts of cash - $100 maximum Do not carry large amounts of cash - $100 maximum Learn to say “no” Learn to say “no”
Home Safety Always lock your door and windows in your apartment/home Always lock your door and windows in your apartment/home Do not admit to being alone on the phone Do not admit to being alone on the phone Do not open the door to strangers – use a peep hole and always ask “who is it?” and ask for ID before opening the door Do not open the door to strangers – use a peep hole and always ask “who is it?” and ask for ID before opening the door
Interacting with Police At home, OK to ask for ID – badge At home, OK to ask for ID – badge In car, drive to safe, well lighted place, stay in automobile with hands on steering wheel. Do NOT leave car In car, drive to safe, well lighted place, stay in automobile with hands on steering wheel. Do NOT leave car Remain calm and polite Remain calm and polite Do not offer a “bribe”. Not done in USA Do not offer a “bribe”. Not done in USA
Active Shooter Run if safe, leave belongings behind Run if safe, leave belongings behind Barricade the door and Hideremain quiet Barricade the door and Hide, remain quiet Fight for life as a last resort Fight for life as a last resort Livermore P.D. 5 – 7 minutes to respond to campus Livermore P.D. 5 – 7 minutes to respond to campus
Earthquakes
Earthquake Safety Duck under a sturdy object like a desk or bed Duck under a sturdy object like a desk or bed Avoid windows, filing cabinets, bookcases, and heavy objects that could shatter or fall Avoid windows, filing cabinets, bookcases, and heavy objects that could shatter or fall Stay under cover until the shaking stops, then evacuate the building Stay under cover until the shaking stops, then evacuate the building Use the stairs, do not use the elevator Use the stairs, do not use the elevator In the event of a major earthquake, turn off gas In the event of a major earthquake, turn off gas
Disaster Prevention Register your local address at your nearest Embassy or Consulate in the USA Register your local address at your nearest Embassy or Consulate in the USA Should be prepared in the event of a major emergency to be self-sufficient for 3 days (72 hours) Should be prepared in the event of a major emergency to be self-sufficient for 3 days (72 hours)
Emergency Kit Have an Emergency Kit in your home and car Have an Emergency Kit in your home and car Kits should include items like: Kits should include items like: water water medication medication first aid kit first aid kit flashlight flashlight battery powered radio battery powered radio whistle whistle food food manual can opener manual can opener personal hygiene items, and personal hygiene items, and copies of passport, I-20, medical insurance and other important documents copies of passport, I-20, medical insurance and other important documents Visit or for a complete list of recommended Emergency Kit items Visit or for a complete list of recommended Emergency Kit itemswww.72hours.orgwww.redcross.orgwww.72hours.orgwww.redcross.org
Campus Fire Drills Emergency Procedures and map in each classroom Emergency Procedures and map in each classroom Once a semester – practice Once a semester – practice Evacuate to parking lots, away from buildings Evacuate to parking lots, away from buildings Take all personal belongings with you Take all personal belongings with you Wait for “all clear” from Campus Safety Officer or Administrator Wait for “all clear” from Campus Safety Officer or Administrator
Sexual Assault/ Rape Think about the level of intimacy you want in a relationship and clearly state your limits Think about the level of intimacy you want in a relationship and clearly state your limits You must get affirmative consent for sex You must get affirmative consent for sex Everyone has the right to say “no” to sex at any time Everyone has the right to say “no” to sex at any time Consent cannot be give is someone is asleep or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol Consent cannot be give is someone is asleep or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol If sex isn’t consensual, it is RAPE! If sex isn’t consensual, it is RAPE! Don’t leave your drink unattended at any time Don’t leave your drink unattended at any time Be aware of your surroundings at all time Be aware of your surroundings at all time At a party, go with a group of friends and watch out for each other At a party, go with a group of friends and watch out for each other Don’t be isolated with someone you don’t know or trust Don’t be isolated with someone you don’t know or trust