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End-of-semester security tips from Virginia Tech Police

From: Virginia Tech Police

Each year, as the semester draws to a close, Virginia Tech Police reminds all students, faculty, and staff that by taking basic precautions, one can reduce incidents of theft.

Members of the university community are asked to follow these basic guidelines:

• Lock your residence hall door at all times; never leave the room unlocked even for short periods of time.
• Remove valuables from the common area of your suite when you are not there.
• Never leave books, backpacks, etc. unattended.
• Mark valuables so that they are identifiable.
• Never leave your residence hall window open unless you are in the room.
• Never leave residence hall or apartment doors propped open when moving (it provides easy access for criminals).
• Keep your car locked at all times and remove valuables from sight when parked.
• When loading or unloading, ask someone to stay with your vehicle at all times.
• Notify the Virginia Tech Police Department immediately if you see suspicious activity.
• Call 911 if you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency.

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In an emergency, dial 911 from any campus phone.

Program the Virginia Tech Police non-emergency number (540-231-6411) into your speed dial on your cellular phone (911 calls from cellular phones are routed off campus).

Call 231-6411 (for non-emergencies) to report crimes, request outreach programs. You can also call the TIPS line at 232-TIPP to provide information anonymously.

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