The Towson University Police Department (TUPD) welcomes you to a safe Fall 2015 term. TUPD’s goal is to create a safe place to live, work and learn. We believe that creating a safe, cooperative environment is easier when the campus community is fully informed about policies regarding safety, security, crimes that occur on or near campus, and crime prevention programs and services. You can find this information in our Facebook page, and also on our website.
We encourage you to make personal safety your number one priority while on campus. Awareness, avoidance and risk reduction are the best ways to prevent becoming a victim. The following tips can help you remain safe during your time here.
General Safety Tips:
- If you are the victim of a crime, report it to the police immediately.
- Contact TUPD by dialing 410-704-4444 for on campus emergencies.
- Always lock your doors and windows.
- Never walk alone at night. Travel in groups of two or more and always travel in well-lit, heavily traveled areas. Use Towson’s Escort Service by calling 410-704-SAFE(7233).
- When you are going out, tell a friend where you are going and when you will return. Carry a whistle or noise maker, which can serve as reminders to exercise caution and can alert someone in the area if you need help. Whistles are available free of charge at the TUPD Community Outreach Office on the second floor of the University Union.
- Download TUPD’s SaferMobility Phone Application. The SaferMobility app allows you to send real-time video of a crime in progress. SaferMobility is available for free in the App Store and on Google Play.
- Be alert! Look around you, and maintain an awareness of your surroundings. Make it difficult for anyone to take you by surprise.
- If listening to music, keep the volume low so you can hear what is going on around you.
- If you exercise at night or in the dark, do so with a friend and wear bright reflective clothing.
- Follow your intuition and trust your gut. If something doesn’t look or seem right, contact the police.
- As always, the TUPD is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We wish you a safe and productive fall term!
