Crime Prevention and Resources

If you are in danger or feel threatened, call 911 or contact Campus Public Safety

If You Witness a Crime

• In the case of an emergency, call 911 to report the incident to the police. Otherwise, call Campus Public Safety.
• If you observe a person committing a crime, do not block their avenue of escape. Instead, get a good description of the person, note their direction of travel and obtain vehicle information, if pertinent.
• Do not follow the person. Let the person leave the scene. If followed, the person may panic and cause you harm.

Tips for Personal Safety

• Do not let people into a locked building or office unless you work with them or they have been properly identified. If the person gives you any problems, call Campus Public Safety.
• In the event that a suspicious person is seen roaming around, or suspicious calls are received, contact Campus Public Safety immediately.
• Always keep the door to your room locked.
• Don't investigate a suspicious person or noise outside by yourself.
• Keep a list of emergency numbers with you.
• Know the locations of the nearest blue light emergency phone.
• Never walk alone at night. Walk in an alert and confident manner and actively pay attention to your surroundings.
• You may call Campus Public Safety for an escort to locations on campus or to your vehicle.
• Choose the best-lit, most-traveled paths when walking.
• Take a self-defense course.

Resources

• Emergency: 911
• Emergency from a campus phone: 911
• Public Safety (non-emergency):

DeLand Campus 386-822-7300 

Gulfport Campus 727-343-1262

• Safe Ride Escorts: 386-822-7300 (DeLand Campus only)