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Security on Campus

It may surprise you to know that collegeoutfitted with video surveillance. At
and university campuses are scenes tothe very least, residence halls should
more than just socializing and learning.be monitored, and nighttime access
All too often, they can also be theshould be limited to residents only.
scenes of a crime. Awareness of thisRoom doors should be equipped with peep
problem has grown dramatically over theholes and dead bolts. Bathrooms are
last twenty years, and many institutionssafer when restricted to floor
are taking appropriate measures toresidents. For peace of mind, you may
protect their students from malice. Wisesee if single-sex and "substance-free"
parents do not close their eyes to thesedormitories are available. Crime is
issues, but discuss them openly withlower in these halls.
their students. When choosing schoolsAnother important deterrent against
for their sons or daughters, theysexual predators is awareness. Your
consider the security programs andstudent should study the campus and
features utilized by the schools. Youneighborhood with respect to routes
must do all you can to ensure that yourbetween his or her residence and classes
student doesn't get an education theyactivities schedule. Parking lots should
didn't plan for.be adequately secured, lit and
Drugs and Alcoholpatrolled. Many campuses offer emergency
Nine out of ten student felonies involvephones, escort services, and shuttle
alcohol or drugs. Annually, 1,700systems so that students should never
college students die fromhave to compromise their safety by
alcohol-related causes. On their own forwalking across campus alone after dark.
the first time, students often feel aThese are free services that have
surge of independence that can lead todramatically decreased crime.
poor decision-making, such as bingeTheft
drinking. There are many resourcesCollege students are often the target of
available to help parents discussfraudulent identity-theft and credit
substance use with their young adultcard schemes. Make sure your student is
children. Meanwhile, when choosing asavvy about personal information. They
school favor institutions with strictshould never leave bill payments, credit
policies regarding alcohol and drugcard offers, health insurance
abuse, and effectivestatements, or any personal mail lying
parent-notification. In this way,around. Instruct them never to give
colleges and universities keep betterpersonal information over the phone to
control of this problem.any company unless they initiated the
Sexual Offensescall, and they know the company is
Unfortunately, 25% of undergraduatereputable. Caution students not to give
women nationally will be victims of anout their social security numbers to
attempted or completed sexual assault.obtain credit cards or memberships, and
Many schools have embraced innovativeto keep a personal record of all such
technological solutions in an effort tocards, with expiration dates and company
protect their students. Residence hallsphone numbers in a locked drawer or
that use electronic key-card systems arecabinet. PIN numbers should not be kept
superior to the ones still usingin wallets, and should never incorporate
old-fashioned metal locks, and mostbirthdates, social security numbers,
commons areas of dormitories are nowtelephone numbers or addresses.



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