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Many students will be away from their off-campus apartments/houses during Winter Break. In years past, some off-campus residences have been burglarized. Here are a few crime prevention tips to help you make your home and yourself safer while you are away during the holidays.
Before leaving, secure your residence:
- Have good locks on doors and windows and use them.
- Make sure your residence looks lived in, not empty.
- Leave curtains and blinds in a normal position.
- Ask a neighbor to watch your residence.
- Stop all mail and paper deliveries.
- Use timers to turn lights, a radio or TV on and off.
- Turn your phone ringer off or down.
- Don't announce your absence on your answering machine.
- Try to leave at least one vehicle in the driveway while gone.
- Take all valuables with you.
- Ask the local police to check your home while away.
Salisbury City Police 410-548-3165
Wicomico Co. Sheriff 410-548-4891
Fruitland Police 410-548-2804
On the road:
- Never carry large amounts of cash--use travelers' checks.
- Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
- Be very careful with bus or airplane tickets--keep them secure.
- Be sure your luggage is locked.
- Park in a well-lit area.
- Always keep your vehicle doors locked.
- Check the back seat before entering the vehicle.
- Never hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers.
While staying at a hotel:
- Keep your room key or card in a safe place.
- Request a key or card without the room number on it.
- Use the peephole to identify anyone requesting entry.
- Close all curtains while away from the room.
- If you feel uneasy about going to the laundry, pool or gym, have someone go with you or let the front desk know you're going.
Have a safe and relaxing holiday!
Salisbury University Police
410-543-6222
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