University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Staying Safe at UMD

Department of Public Safety

Paradigms to Keep You Safe

Nature Model Know your surroundings; stay with the

pack, don’t hinder your senses, learn the geography of the campus quickly

The Medical Model Prevention is better than cure; don’t give an

opportunity to be a victim Community

everyone has a part; please report to us!

9191 Emergencies

8107 Routine Calls

Program these numbers to your cell phones...

umassd.edu/publicsafety

Avoid Risky Behavior

OUI issues...

Drugs and Alcohol, sexual assault

One night of poor choices can have a lifetime of consequences...

Personal Safety

Safety in Numbers

**Avoid poorly lit areas at night**

Keep your senses intact Avoid remote locations Utilize the Dart Van Safety Escort

(Over 25,000 escorts in 2008-2009)

Personal Safety

Prevention Works immunization safe sex avoid alcohol and illegal substances for further information go to Health

Services, Counseling, or DPS websites

Facebook and My Space

It does not pay to advertise Don’t compromise your safety Employers look Administrators look Stalkers look The police look too!

Emergency Calls

From your cell phone: 911 will summons Mass State Police

Call 9191 for the UMass Police we can respond more quickly police and medical emergencies

Emergency Call Boxes Blue Containers w/ bright blue lights Door Phones on Residence Halls Anywhere you see a red phone

Personal Safety

LOCK YOUR DOOR don’t prop doors don’t let strangers into your building leave valuables at home and out of sight

Report damaged doors and locks immediately to Residential Life

If you feel your room has been entered illegally, do not enter. Call DPS immediately

Do not place keys under doors, or anyplace other than on a key ring that you will carry at all times...and always have keys ready!!

Crime on Campus

LARCENY!!!!

The crime of opportunity; the unlawful taking away from the possession of another...

BREAKING and ENTERING

The unlawful entry into a m/v, building or dwelling...

*VANDALISMS and ALCOHOL crimes

Telephone or Email Harassment

hang up, do not reply call DPS and report C269-14A C209A and C258E are law enforcement

tools that can help you

Avoiding Accidents

ETOH and injury are directly linked use good judgment observe no smoking signs in buildings obey residential life policies in your

residence halls be a responsible cook!! know your fire exits and obey fire alarm

procedures...

Suspicious Persons or Behavior Some Examples

men entering women’s shower rooms or rest rooms anyone who is acting in a suspicious manner such

as trying to open doors, etc. ADVISE DPS OF ANY SECURITY OR SAFETY

EMERGENCIES OR ISSUES Call DPS if you have a question about security or

need help or advice on any issue of safety

On UMD Grounds

avoid poorly lit or desolate areas avoid short cuts in poorly traveled areas use the DART van... if you carry a handbag, keep it close; if

you are a robbery victim, hand the bag over immediately and be a good witness and not a combatant

do not let your guard down with strangers

Safety is Everyone’s Business

Don’t Increase Risk

everyone has a part in the issue of safety

if it seems too good to be true, it probably is

beware of strangers who look out of place

everyone is not your friend Sign in your guests and remember, you

are responsible for them

Fire Alarms

assume every alarm is not a drill evacuate the building immediately Causing False Alarms

serious crime that will result in arrest reckless endangerment of community and

responders housing and or university suspension floors will be billed for response ,1800.00

Avoid Arrest Violence

domestic violence/ roommate violence sexual assault disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace vandalism

Drinking (OUI, minor in possession etc.) Drugs (Controlled substances) Remember about Consular Notification

and Article 36 of the VCCR...(handout)

Drive Safely and Park Responsibly

ETOH and driving is dangerous and illegal

obey the speed limit wear your seat belts re: parking (Obtain the proper decal)

park in appropriate areas handicap and fire lanes will result in

substantial fine and towing/ 5 unpaid tkts...

Driving a motor vehicle in U.S.

International driving permit ( an ID only) Valid license from country of origin for a

period of 1 year from date of entry to U.S. (Do not alter documents!)

Must be in your possession! C90-10 Verify if your license is recognized in the

U.S. by visiting the RMV website:

www.mass.gov/rmv

What to do when stopped...

Blue lights=pull over safely to the right side of the road

do not get out of the vehicle unless instructed to do so

keep hands visible provide valid license and registration if you receive a citation you may use me

as a resource on what to do...

Stopped by Police

Encounter Vs. Seizure Police may stop you in a m/v if they have

reasonable suspicion that you have violated a law such as:

-speeding

-fail to stop at stop sign/red light

-equipment violations etc.

Hate Crime

A hate crime is a criminal offense committed against persons, property or society that is motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against an individual’s or a group’s race, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Hate Crimes/Incidents

See it Report it Stop it!

Hate crimes and incidents are not tolerated at UMass Dartmouth and are thoroughly investigated by the university police.

Student Handbook

Know it, you are responsible for the contents

familiarize yourself with housing terms and conditions of your contract

ETOH and Drug Policies Attend Res Life floor meetings

Information Update

UMD Announces myAlert! myAlert is an EMERGENCY notification

system designed to immediately deliver emergency information to students, faculty, and staff via multiple methods including cell phone text and voice messaging. Please go to our website and read about myAlert... www.umassd.edu/myalert.

Thank You!

We hope you all enjoy your educational and life experiences here at UMass Dartmouth. Please don’t hesitate to visit us if you need assistance...