Safety Concerns New International Student Orientation Spring 2015

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

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

Important Phone Numbers Life threatening Emergencies – 911 Life threatening Emergencies – 911 Call from land line if possible, cell phone calls are directed to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Call from land line if possible, cell phone calls are directed to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) 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 (AlertU) and reply “Y”. No cost to sign up but standard message rates apply. LPC Emergency Mobile Alert System – Sign Up by texting “LPC” to (AlertU) 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 –

Fire Department Phone Numbers Danville Fire – Danville Fire – Dublin Fire – Dublin Fire – Livermore Police – Livermore Police – Pleasanton Police – Pleasanton Police – San Ramon Police – San Ramon Police – Tracy Police – Tracy Police –

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 $55) Parking violations - $35! (speeding $55) Speed Limit – 10 mph Speed Limit – 10 mph

Parking on Campus

Daily Parking Machines

Parking on Campus Park head in, do not drive through Park head in, do not drive through Observe speed limit – 10 mph! Observe speed limit – 10 mph! Do not park in spaces marked “Staff”, “President” or Handicapped (blue) spaces. Do not park in spaces marked “Staff”, “President” or Handicapped (blue) spaces.

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 Do not drive if you have drunk alcohol. Call a taxi or have a designated driver Do not drive if you have drunk alcohol. Call a taxi or have a designated driver

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

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