The Towson University Police Department (TUPD) will like to welcome you back to what we hope will be an exciting and rewarding fall term. TUPD’s goal is to create a safe environment to live, work and learn. We believe that creating a safe and cooperative environment is easier when the campus community is fully informed about policies regarding safety, security or crimes that occur on or near the campus, and crime prevention programs and services. Information on these can be found on our Facebook page, Twitter page and on the departmental 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 will help you remain safe during your time here:
- If you are the victim of a crime, report it to the police immediately.
- Call TUPD on 410-704-4444 for on campus emergencies or 410-704-2134 for non-emergencies.
- Dial 911 for medical and off-campus emergencies.
- Always lock your doors and windows.
- Never walk alone at night. Travel in groups of two or more and always 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 TUPD’s Community Outreach Office. Whistles are limited to one per person at any given time. Please contact Corporal Kia Williams at 410-704-5622 for more information.
- Be alert! Look around you, and be aware of your surroundings. Make it difficult for anyone to take you by surprise.
- Do not walk in public talking on your cell phone, texting or even openly carrying your device. Conceal the phone in your pocket. If you must be on the phone, be aware of your surroundings.
- 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 instincts. If something does not look or seem right, contact the police.
- Download the “Safer Mobility” application on your smart phone.
As always, the TUPD is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
