SECURITY DEPARTMENT - CRIME ALERT

 SECURITY DEPARTMENT - CRIME  ALERT
March 19, 2012

There has been a recent incident at a local downtown bar in which several Shawnee State University students were assaulted. This incident, although not directed at the students because of their status as SSU students, shows the need of each of us to stay alert and tuned in to our surroundings.

In an effort to reduce these types of incidents please follow these crime prevention tips:

      1) Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe in any situation, go with your gut.

2) If you are involved in a heated argument that appears to be turning violent, walk away. Staying to fight — “to prove something” — only demonstrates poor judgment in almost every instance.

3) Never carry a firearm, knife or other illegal weapon. A weapon will definitely escalate the situation, and it could ultimately be used to harm innocent people or yourself.

4) Avoid excessive drinking, or if you have been drinking, recognize its impact on your judgment. Alcohol is a contributing factor in many assaults.

5) If you see an assault in progress—dial 9-1-1 immediately to alert the police. DO NOT jump into the fray—unless it is a last resort to prevent more serious injury.

SECURITY DEPARTMENT - CRIME  ALERT
March 19, 2012

Several incidents of items being stolen have taken place in the Rhodes Athletic Center recently. These incidents have taken place at different times of the day and evening. In most instances, the valuable items were inside an unsecured locker.  And, some incidents the valuables were left in plain sight with no one around, and easily seen by the thieves.

In an effort to reduce these types of incidents please follow these crime prevention tips:

 1) Do not leave valuables inside an unsecure locker or unattended in plain sight to include in a classroom, vehicle or in a residence hall.  Avoid being an easy target.

2) When leaving for the weekend or for a semester break do not load valuables in the vehicle days before leaving campus.   Secure valuables in the trunk, in the residence hall or at home.

3) Take advantage of the SSU Operation Identification program and borrow an engraver from the SSU Department of Public Safety to mark your valuables.

4) Be aware of your surroundings. Notify SSU Department of Public Safety at 3232 or 3243 if you see suspicious activity on campus.

SECURITY DEPARTMENT - CRIME  ALERT
April 28, 2010

Several reported thefts have occurred in campus housing units this week.  Items stolen have included electronics, personal items and books.  Attempted sell back of stolen books to the campus bookstore have been reported.  Be sure to lock up your valuables and secure your personal property in your residence hall.

When leaving for the weekend or for the semester break, do not load valuables in your vehicle days before leaving campus.  Any items stored in your locked vehicle should be secured in the trunk out of site.

Please report any suspicious activity immediately to Shawnee State University Security Department at 351-3232.

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SECURITY DEPARTMENT - CRIME  ALERT
February 9, 2010

Unauthorized vehicle entries and theft of vehicle contents have been reported in the campus housing parking lots. Be sure to lock up your valuables, secure them in the trunk of your vehicle out of site or secured in your residence hall. Please report any suspicious activity to Shawnee State University Security Department at 351-3232.

SECURITY DEPARTMENT - CRIME  ALERT
January 6, 2010

On January 5, 2010 two incidents of theft occurred in the locker room at the Warsaw Natatorium. Individuals left valuables in unsecured lockers. Be sure to lock up your valuables, secure them in the trunk of your vehicle or leave them at home or secured in your residence hall. Please report suspicious activity to Shawnee State University Security Department at 351-3232.

SECURITY DEPARTMENT - CRIME  ALERT
December 10, 2009

Several incidents of vehicle break-ins have taken place in the Campus View parking lots recently. These incidents have taken place at different times of the day and night. In most instances, the vehicle driver has left valuable items inside the vehicle in plain site and easily seen by the thieves.