The Towson University Police Department (TUPD) welcomes you back to campus. Our goal is to create a safe place for you to live, work and learn. Here are some ways you can help:
- If you are the victim of a crime, report it to the police immediately. Call 410-704-4444 (on campus) or 911 (off campus).
- Always lock your doors and windows.
- Never walk alone at night, and always travel in well-lit, heavily traveled areas. Use TU’s escort service by calling 410-704-SAFE(7233).
- If you’re in an emergency situation, use one of the emergency blue light phones to contact the TUPD. Some of the phones are equipped with surveillance cameras.
- Before you go out, tell a friend where you are going and when you will return. Carry a whistle or noise maker, which can alert someone in the area if you need help. Whistles are available free of charge at TUPD’s Community Outreach Office. 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.
For additional information about safety, security, crimes that occur on or near campus, and crime prevention programs and services, go to www.towson.edu/police or www.facebook.com/TUPoliceDepartment. As always, the TUPD is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We wish you a safe and productive spring semester.
