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Safety Tips
Personal safety and protection of property at Delaware Tech is everyone's responsibility. The campus Public Safety Office urges all members of the college community to participate in making our campus as safe as possible. If you develop good safety and security habits, you can assist us in safeguarding your property and college property.

The Owens Campus Public Safety Office is a key element in the crime prevention network, working with the Town of Georgetown Police Department, the Delaware State Police, and local emergency services.

We encourage you to participate in "The Safe Campus Program," a safety initiative sponsored by the Owens Campus Public Safety Office. This program allows students, visitors, and staff to forward concerns and observations directly to the Public Safety Office through "Safe Campus Program Cards" located at each Information Desk. If you require immediate assistance, call Ext. 4440 from any office telephone. When off campus, you can contact the campus operator at (302) 856-5400, and ask for Ext. 4440.
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If you would like to report concerns of criminal activity or a safety issue that needs immediate attention, please call 855-1603.

For non-emergency related issues the Public Safety Office can also be contacted through email by clicking here.

To view the campus location of the Public Safety Office click here.

The Safety Partnership and Responsibility - The Safe Campus Team - Faculty & Staff - Students - Security Department
These safety tips, if followed, will help you develop good safety for life on and off campus:

Safety in Parking Lots
  • Never leave an identification tag on your key ring. If your keys are lost or stolen, it could help a thief find your car and your home.
  • Don't leave the vehicle title, credit cards, gas cards, checkbooks or purses in the car.
  • Lock all valuables in your trunk or leave them at home. Do not leave them in plain view.
  • Always lock your car, remove the keys, and put them in your pocket. When returning to your car, have your keys in hand so you don't have to linger before entering the car.
  • Park in lighted areas. Before getting into your car, check the back seat to be sure that no one is inside. After entering, lock the doors.

Safety Outside and at Night

  • Become familiar with the Owens Campus parking lots and facilities. This will help you select the best way to travel to and from your classes.
  • Walk directly, confidently, and at a steady pace.
  • Walk facing traffic; stay in well lighted areas as much as possible.
  • Arrange a buddy system, when practical, with someone with whom you work or study. If you are traveling to remote areas of the campus, contact the Public Safety Office at Ext. 4440 or any Information Desk to get a Safe Campus Escort to any location on campus. Safe Campus Escorts are always available to you at any time during the day or evening.

Theft Prevention Tips "THEFT" is defined by the Delaware Criminal Code as "taking, exercising control over, or obtaining property of another person intending to deprive that person of it." What can you do to prevent THEFT? Simply remove the opportunity by following these suggestions:

Protecting Valuables

  • Do not leave personal property unattended anywhere or at any time.
  • Permanently mark your personal property with an engraving pencil when practical, and write your name in all books.
  • Keep a record of your valuables including serial and model numbers, identifying characteristics, and value.
  • Avoid keeping handbags under your desk or on the floor in the rest rooms. Always close your purse when not using it to prevent onlookers from seeing the contents. Most importantly, never leave it unattended.
  • When at work in your office, keep your purse locked in your desk or filing cabinet.
  • Avoid carrying large sums of money or other valuables when you engage in sporting events or athletic activities.

Safe Campus Program (302) 855-1603
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This page last updated on 3/1/2005