Campus Safety

Safety in the City - Tips

Be aware of your surroundings.
Stay in populated areas.
How you carry yourself is crucial. Look confident in where you are going, how your walk and what you are doing.
In crowded subways, keep your wallet in your front pocket, rather than the rear, and keep your purse closed and held in front of you or on the side.
Don't flaunt jewelry, cameras or cash in public.
Use caution when using ATMs and don't carry too much cash around with you — most places accept credit/debit cars and there are ATMs everywhere.
After dark, stick to main streets if you don't know where you are going.
If you feel uncomfortable or lost, approach a police officer or a friendly store owner to get your bearings or directions.
When in doubt of your destination or the safety of a neighborhood, take a cab, especially late at night.
Many business districts are desolate at night — keep this in mind when deciding whether to walk or take a cab.