1. Orientation Towson University Police Department Colonel Bernard J. Gerst Director of Public Safety (410) 704-2505 EMERGENCY (410) 704-2133

2. Police Officers Full service police department established in 1976 Maryland police training commission certified officers 40 sworn officers 365 days a year\24 hrs a day Community Crime Reduction Unit

3. Supplemental Patrols Foot patrols –Officers routinely do foot patrols of all campus buildings including residential dormitories Bicycle patrols –Officers patrol campus on bicycle –At least one officer per shift bicycled trained

4. Police Aides/Public Safety Associates Police aides –Assist officers –Jump-starts –Lock-outs Public Safety Associates –Off-duty officers working during special events

5. Emergency Phones Blue light phones –80 phones located throughout the campus –Emergency phones automatically dials University Police dispatch –Emergency phones located in parking garages activate cameras at location

6. Additional Services Operation ID –Engravers available to engrave valuables by request –Free of charge

7. RAD Program Rape Aggression Defense Course –Self defense class for females –Teaches personal safety awareness – No charge

8. TUPD Escort Service TUPD provides escorts around campus in the hours of darkness RIDE VAN –Provides point to point escorts on campus –Always identifiable by uniform

9. Crimes of Opportunity This is a community, but do not feel a false sense of security When leaving your office or work area, always shut and lock your door Theft of property is the most common crime at universities Most thefts are crimes of opportunity

10. For More Information Call (410) 704-2134 Website www.towson.edu /police www.towson.edu /police