INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Before college students head back to campus, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security has some safety tips.
Stay aware at all times while on campus. When entering a classroom or living area, take note of any potential exit, don’t walk alone at night, sign up for mobile campus alerts, make sure you share your class schedule with family or a trusted friend. If you have a car on campus, obtain proper registration, keep it locked, with valuables out of sight. Never share any information on social media that could be exploited by a potential predator or criminal.
Be sure to know your resident assistant or building manager, and never prop a security door open.
Fire prevention is very important. Make sure there are working smoke detectors outside sleeping areas, know where a fire extinguisher is, never leave burning candles unattended and know the escape plan for any building you are in.
For more helpful tips, go online to in.gov/dhs/getprepared.htm.