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3 n Campus lighting checks n Traffic safety n Electronic and Bicycle Registration and Tracking Asset Program n Bicycle, Foot, and Segway Patrols n RAD Program n TCNJ EMS: lionsgate.tcnj.edu/organization/TCNJEMS Crime Prevention Tips n Call 911 from any campus phone, cell phone, or pay phone to report an emergency. n Value your safety as well as the safety of others. n Always be aware of your surroundings. n Report all suspicious persons or activities, safety hazards, or unsafe lighting to the Office of Campus Police Services at 609.771.2345. n Don't walk alone. Get a friend to walk, jog, or run with you. Call the Office of Campus Police Services at 609.771.2345 for a safety escort. n At night, always choose a well-lit and well-populated walking route. n Develop a relationship with your neighbors; check in with each other. n Have your keys in hand before you get to your residence or vehicle. n Never take shortcuts through poorly lighted areas. n Properly secure your living area. Avoid allowing non-ID holders to enter when you swipe into your residence hall, and never prop open exterior doors. n Keep your doors and windows locked at all times. n Never leave your book bag, purse, laptop, or other valuables unattended. n For individuals who commute to school, do not leave valuables such as electronics, clothing, loose change, or other personal items in your car. If you need to leave anything in your vehicle, do not leave it in plain sight. Make sure you always lock your doors. Safety and Security in Campus Facilities Security and safety issues are given high priority in the design of new facilities. e Office of Campus Police Services, in an ongoing program, conducts security surveys of existing facilities, with findings and recommendations forwarded to the appropriate administrative areas for remedial action when necessary. Periodic assessments of campus lighting and emergency telephones are conducted, and deficiencies are promptly addressed by the appropriate administrative area. Crime Prevention General information and crime prevention materials are distributed to incoming students and their families during orientation. As part of our TCNJ community policing philosophy, our officers partner with the Department of Residential Education and Housing to develop and implement community outreach presentations relating to crime awareness and services. e Crime Awareness Program is an effort in which students, faculty, and staff team together with campus police to help prevent crime and educate the campus community through educational programs and interactive events. Please call 609.771.2345 for further information. Crime prevention information and reporting procedures can be found on the Campus Police Services webpage listed below. Human resources provides the annual Security and Fire Safety Report to new employees. A weekly "Cop Shop" feature in the student newspaper, e Signal, an important element of our crime prevention effort, as is the Office of Campus Police Services webpage: campuspolice.tcnj.edu/. Timely Warning, Emergency Notification, and Evacuation e College of New Jersey is required to notify the campus community of certain emergency situations and specific crimes that are covered by the Clery Act. e enumerated Clery Act crimes are: criminal homicide, murder, negligent manslaughter, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson, motor vehicle theft, and hate crimes. In order to effectively distribute safety information, TCNJ disseminates Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications through emails, text messages, the college's website, and other methods. e alerts are disseminated as soon as pertinent information is available. Timely Warnings provide the time, location, and type of crime committed on campus. e information provided by Timely Warnings is designed to promote safety and allow for individuals to take precautionary measures. Emergency Notifications are issued without delay upon confirmation that there has been a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on campus that involves an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees. ese threats consist of a range of hazards, including but not limited to: natural disaster, violent crime, or environmental danger. e incident will conclude with an overview of the crisis resolution. Additional useful information relating to the incident may be subsequently transmitted.

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