Staying Safe On Campus & in Madison

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

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

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

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.

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?”

Crime & Punishment Felony: a crime punishable by imprisonment Sexual assault, theft of property ($500 or more), reckless endangerment Sexual assault, theft of property ($500 or more), reckless endangerment Misdemeanor: all other crimes Disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, petty theft 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

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: If you need a WI driver’s license, see the following: Make sure to know all rules and regulations of the road Make sure to know all rules and regulations of the road

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