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Public Safety @ Terry Campus Phone: (302)857-1110
Safety Tips Campus Safety is Everybody's Business
  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 Terry Campus Public Safety Office is a key element in the crime prevention network, working with the City of Dover 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 Terry 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 Public Safety Desk. If you require immediate assistance, call Ext. 1110 from any office telephone. When off campus, you can contact the campus operator at (302) 857-1000, and ask for Ext. 1110.

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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.
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      Safety Outside and at Night  
     
  • Become familiar with the Terry 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. 1110 or any Public Safety 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 the suggestions below:
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      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.
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  • Safety in Parking Lots
  • Safety Outside and at Night
  • Protecting Valuables
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