Reporting Crimes to Campus Safety

• "If You See Something, Say Something".
• Protect your property - never leave personal belongings unattended, and secure your vehicle and valuables.
• Tell a friend or family member where you will be and when you will return.
• Use the OCC Department of Campus Safety as a meet-up spot to buy and sell online items.
• Walk-in groups of two or more.
• Wear only one earbud or headphone when walking or riding your bike.
• Use well-traveled, well-lit routes.
• Be observant of your surroundings at all times.
• Be aware of the OCC Blue-Light Emergency Call Boxes and where they are on your route.
• Walk confidently and with purpose at a steady pace.
• If you do get into trouble, attract attention to yourself in any way you can.
• Add OCC Department of Campus Safety phone number into your cell phone.
  Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 315-498-2478.

• If you ever feel uncomfortable in a situation or with a person, remove yourself from that situation.
• Be assertive by enforcing your own rights.
• Don’t be predictable. This way, you can avoid someone learning your routines and using them against you.
• Don’t be afraid to cause a scene if you feel threatened.

• Get to know your neighbors so you can help each other out.
• Don't leave valuable items out in the open.
• Don’t advertise that you will not be in your room for extended periods of time.
• You are responsible for your guests and their actions.
• Always lock your door when you’re asleep or not in the room, even if you’re only gone for a moment.
• Do not tamper with any locking mechanisms anywhere.
• Do not let others follow you into your building.
• Report any burnt out lights, vandalism, malfunctioning locks, etc. to RAs / RHDs.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
• Don’t open the door for someone if you don’t already know who they are.
• Never prop doors open.
• Take photos of valuable items and record serial numbers.
• If anything seems unsafe or out of the ordinary in your room, go to a safe place and call Campus Safety.

• Remember that anything you put on social media, or any other site can be seen by anyone with an internet connection.
• Do not put your address, residence hall, room number, contact information, etc. on your personal page.
• Do not put anything you would not want your family or boss seeing on your personal page.

Always put your safety first. Call 911 anytime you feel uncomfortable or fearful.

• Always seek consent, listen to your partner’s response, and respect their decision to say “no.”
• Communicate your intentions and know what you are comfortable with.
• Drink responsibly and only if you are 21 or older. Remain within your comfort level when it comes to consumption.
• End calls, dates or texting whenever you feel uncomfortable.
• Know the boundaries and privacy of others and respect them.
• Take the relationship at your pace.
• Use your transportation to and from any date.

Online dating safety tips

• Avoid putting too many personal details on your profile.
  • Do not give out your full name, reveal where you live or work until you feel comfortable.
  • Search yourself online to ensure your data and photos are not public.
  • Use unique photos for your dating profile.
• Consider a Voice Number instead of your number.
• Get to know the person you are messaging before meeting in person.
• Know the policies and safety guidelines for each app or site you use. Notice when your location is shared and with whom it's shared.
• Meet in a public place or with a group of friends.
• Require all residence hall visitors to check in at the front desk and provide ID.
• Tell friends or family about your plans: where you are going, what time you expect to return, and the name of the person you're meeting.
• Try "reverse image searching" to verify someone's profile pictures.
• Understand that you can end the date at any time.

• Don’t leave a party with someone you don’t know well.
• Alcohol and drugs limit your ability to make good decisions.
• Be mindful when accepting an invitation to someone’s residence or when inviting someone to your own.
• Communicate clearly your personal boundaries.

Bike Security:

• Always lock your bike to a bicycle rack.
• Secure the U-lock through the bike frame, the rear wheel and the bicycle rack.

Public Transportation / Ride Sharing:

• Wait at well-lit bus stops.
• Be aware of your surroundings while waiting for the bus.
• Let the bus driver know of suspicious activity or harassment on the bus.
• If it appears someone from the bus is following you, make yourself as visible as possible to others by making noise.
• Be alert.
• Double-check your pick-up vehicle information.
  • Ask drivers the name and the name of the person they are supposed to pick up.
  • Ensure the license plate number and driver name matches the confirmation screen.
• Keep personal identifying information private.
• Make sure your drive matches the route to get to your destination.
• Share your location with a friend or family member.
• Ride in the back seat with your seat belt on.
• Wait in well-lit areas or indoors if possible.
• Call 911 if you need assistance during your ride.

• Use personal or encrypted WiFi when logging into websites.
• Do not accept checks in exchange for cash.
• Do not pay others with gift cards or wire transfers.
• Never share personal information (ex. - birthdate, bank or credit card accounts or numbers, Social Security number)