Safety Tip

April 2005 Safety Tip

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

Pedestrians

A college campus can grow extremely congested with vehicles, bicyclists, skateboarders and of course pedestrians. It is important as, a pedestrian, to obey traffic laws and maintain an awareness of potential hazards.

- Obey traffic control signals
- Avoid walking on the roadway when sidewalks are provided
- Pedestrians must yield to all vehicles when crossing at point where there is no crosswalk

Bicyclists must:

- Obey Traffic Control Devices
- Avoid riding on the sidewalk
- Yield to pedestrians
- Use front headlight and rear reflector at night

Being on a college campus, it is especially important to be alert to traffic and pedestrians. Respect pedestrians and reduce speed on shared pathways.

For other safety tips and information,
refer to the UAPD website: www.uapd.arizona.edu

If you see suspicious activity or persons,
dial 9-1-1 and report it to police.

March 2005 Safety Tip

Off-Campus Personal Safety

Safety at Home

• Lock all doors every time you leave the house including garage doors and sliding glass doors.
• Lock all windows before leaving or when home alone or at night.
• Use timing devices on interior and exterior lights for extended leaves or to prevent approaching entering a dark house at night.
• Insure that your address can be seen by emergency responders. Paint the address on your back wall (and roof for helicopter response who directs responding units).
• Be sure to have a peep hole in your door to avoid opening the door to a stranger.

Safety out-and-about

• Walk on the sidewalk facing on–coming traffic.
• Keep your purse or bag close to your body
• Utilize the buddy system. Walk with a friend or have a cell phone with you if you are alone.
• Stay in populated, high traffic areas that are well lit.
• Inform others of where you will be and when you will arrive.
• Have an employee or security personnel escort you to your car if you are alone or loaded down with bags or purchased items. Park as close to the entrance as possible.

For other safety tips and information,
refer to the UAPD website: www.uapd.arizona.edu

If you see suspicious activity or persons,
dial 9-1-1 and report it to police.

February 2005 - Auto Theft Prevention

2004 Crime Statistic for stolen vehicles from the University of Arizona

• Do not leave valuables in plain view
• Remove faceplate from stereo (if applicable)
• Lock the doors and roll up windows
• Make sure you take keys with you
• Use visual and/or audible devices to deter a theft
  • Steering wheel locks
  • Steering column lock
  • Audible alarm

Refer to Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention pamphlet link for more information. If you see suspicious activity or persons in the garages or surface level lots, dial 9-1-1 and report it to police.

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