Safety and Security on Campus
Always lock your door and travel with friends. If you see something, say something.
Generally, we are safe on campus, but we cannot fully prevent crime from happening in our community. Safety is not something to be taken lightly. Our campus is located in a big city where crime happens all the time. By being proactive and practicing simple tips, we can help keep ourselves and our community safe.
If you haven’t done so already, program the following phone numbers in your cell phone:
1. Department of Public Safety: (202) 687-4343
2. GERMS: (202) 687-HELP (4357)
3. On-Campus Emergency: 7-HELP (7-4357) or 9-911
4. SafeRides: (202) 784-RIDE
Other safety tips include:
1. Know where the emergency blue lights are located on campus (call boxes answered by the Department of Public Safety)
2. Never walk alone, especially at night or off campus (safety in numbers!)
3. Be aware of your surroundings at all times
HOYAlert
Another way to stay up to date on campus safety is to enroll in HOYAlert. You can do this from your Student Access+ page. This notification system sends emergency alerts through emails, voice messages, and text messages. more info
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