The Towson University Police Department (TUPD) welcomes you to campus for the fall 2014 term! Our goal is to create a safe place for you to live, work and learn. Part of doing that is keeping you fully informed about safety policies & practices, crimes that occur on or near campus, and crime prevention programs and services. You can help keep yourself safe by adhering to the following safety tips:
General Safety Tips
- Add the TUPD number, 410-704-4444, to your phone for easy reporting of 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 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 maintain an awareness 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 the 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 gut. If something doesn’t look or seem right, contact the police.
- If you are the victim of a crime, report it to the police immediately.
- As always, the TUPD is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We wish you a safe and productive fall semester.
For more information, go to www.towson.edu/police.
