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 your 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.
  
  

• Become familiar with the Wilmington 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. 5418 or any Information Desk to get a Safety Escort to any location on campus. Safety Escorts are always available any time during the day or evening.
  
  

• 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.