Safety Tips for Staff

Keep your purse, wallet, keys, or other valuable items with you at all
times or locked in a drawer or closet.

Check the identity of any strangers who are in your office--ask whom they
are visiting and if you can help them find that person. Don't forget to
request identification from service or utility workers as well. If this makes
you uncomfortable, inform security or administration.

Do not allow visitors to be alone in your office space. Be sure to provide
an escort at all times.

Be discreet. Don't advertise your social life or vacation plans and those of
your co-workers to people visiting or calling your place of work.

Check and lock doors when appropriate.

If threatened or if you hear a threat by a student or any other person,
report it immediately.

Have someone walk with you when going to and from the parking lot
at night or early in the morning if it is dark

Do not park near trash dumpsters or other places where someone could
hide from your view.

Carry your car keys in your hand when walking to your car.

Let someone know your schedule for the day.

More safety tips and topics can be found at the National Crime Prevention Council.