Personal Safety

1. Stay sober.
2. Keep your room door locked when you are sleeping or napping.
3. Never let unauthorized persons enter your room, residence hall or apartment. Report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
4. Never prop open inside or outside doors.
5. Do not hide keys outside of your room or apartment. Do not put your name or address on your keys.
6. Avoid working or studying alone in a campus building.
7. Never dress in front of a window. Draw blinds or curtains after dark.
8. If you are awakened by an intruder inside your room or apartment, do not attempt to apprehend the intruder (you may want to pretend you are sleeping until the intruder leaves). Try to get an accurate description of the intruder and call the police immediately.

A "Work Alone/Study Alone" feature is available on your SmartPhone through the SafeCampus application for Apple products or Android devices.  To use your SmartPhone to check on your status when working or studying alone, download the SafeCampus application and press the Work Alone/Study Alone icon, then enter your information, as well as an emergency contact.  Then set how often you would like the application to check in on your status.  This feature will send a push notification to your device.  Simply tap the notification to reset the timer.  If you do not respond, your emergency contact will be notified of your location.

1. When approaching your vehicle carry your keys so you can enter quickly.
2. Lock your doors and keep windows rolled up whenever possible. Always check the rear seat for intruders before entering your vehicle.
3. Drive on well traveled and well lit streets.
4. Never hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers.
5. If someone tries to enter your stopped vehicle, sound the horn and drive away, even if you must go through a red light or stop sign.
6. If your vehicle breaks down, raise the hood and wait in your locked car for help. Be aware that an accident may be staged to provide the other driver with an opportunity to commit a criminal act.
7. Leave enough room between your car and the one ahead so you can drive around it if necessary.

1. Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or jog after dark. If you must travel alone at night use the UND Safety Escort Service (777.3491) to escort you to your destination on campus or locations near campus.
2. Avoid dark or vacant campus areas. Walk along well lit routes.
3. Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being followed, run in a different direction, go to the other side of the street and yell for help, or head quickly for a lighted area or a group of people.
4. Have your keys ready when returning to your residence hall or apartment and keep your personal or valuable items concealed and close to your body.
5. Be aware of the on-campus “Blue Light” security system. These telephone units are highly visible and located throughout campus and can be used to contact police in a crisis situation. Locations of these “Blue Lights” are available at the UND Police Department (777.3491).
6. Stand tall, walk purposefully and make eye contact with those around you. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, leave.

If you see any suspicious activity or people on or near the University campus, it is your responsibility to call the UND Police Department (dial 911) immediately and report what you have seen. Do not assume that what you see is an innocent activity or that another individual has already called the police. Do not worry about being embarrassed; rather think about what could happen if you do not act. However, do not approach suspicious individuals, this could put you in immediate physical danger.

A "Moblie Blue Light" feature is available on your SmartPhone through the SafeCampus application for Apple products or Android devices.  To use your SmartPhone as a Blue Light download the SafeCampus application and press the Mobile Blue Light icon, then Trigger Blue Light to be placed in contact with the Operations Center.  This feature provides the Operation Center with your current GPS location and they can dispatch Police and EMS.

• Loitering about at unusual hours and locations.
• Running, especially if something of value is being carried.
• Exhibiting unusual mental or physical symptoms. Person(s) could be under the influence of drugs, or otherwise needing medical or psychiatric assistance.
• Carrying property that might be suspicious, depending on the circumstances.
• Going from room to room trying door knobs.
• Other unusual situations.
• Open or broken doors or windows.
• Unusual noises anything suggestive of foul play, danger or illegal activity.
• People sitting in parked vehicles for an extended period of time.
• Vehicles driving slowly in a parking lot at night.
• Anyone not belonging to the University community.

Do not assume the person is a visitor or University staff member that you have not seen before. Call the UND Police Department immediately.

UND will not tolerate sexual offense(s). Offenders may be subject to appropriate campus adjudication processes, disciplinary action, and/or criminal proceedings. Sexual violence is a form of
sexual harassment and services are available to students who experience sexual violence

In sexually violent situations, UND is committed to provide crisis intervention measures and
a campus judicial response for the complainant and the accused; to refer students to criminal
authorities; and to educate and promote discussion on interpersonal abuse and violence issues. The
University's process does not preclude adjudication under state law.

For more information, review the sexual violence program information as provided in UND's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report[BROKEN LINK] or the Sexual Violence Protocols as included in the Code of Student Life.

Also refer to the Title IX-Sexual Violence and Harassment link.

When walking or jogging:

1. Avoid walking or jogging alone and never walk or jog after dark. If you must travel alone at night use the UND Safety Escort Service (777.3491) to escort you to your destination on campus or locations near campus. This service is provided 24 hours a day by UND security or police officers.
2. Avoid dark or vacant campus areas. Walk along well lit routes.
3. Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being followed, run in a different direction, go to the other side of the street and yell for help, or head quickly for a lighted area or a group of people.
4. Have your keys ready when returning to your residence hall or apartment and keep your personal or valuable items concealed and close to your body.
5. Be aware of the on-campus “Blue Light” security system. These telephone units are highly visible and located throughout campus and can be used to contact police in a crisis situation. Locations of these “Blue Lights” are available at the UND Police Department (777.3491).
6. Stand tall, walk purposefully and make eye contact with those around you. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, leave.

If you see any suspicious activity or people on or near the University campus, it is your responsibility to call the UND Police Department (dial 911) immediately and report what you have seen. Do not assume that what you see is an innocent activity or that another individual has already called the police. Do not worry about being embarrassed; rather think about what could happen if you do not act. However, do not approach suspicious individuals, this could put you in immediate physical danger.

A virtual escort feature called "Friend Walk" is available on your SmartPhone through the SafeCampus application for Apple products or Android devices.  To use your SmartPhone for a virtual escort download the SafeCampus application and press the Friend Walk icon, then select "Start Friend Walk".  You will be prompted to send an email or text to a friend or relative once you select "Share With A Friend".  Once the friend clicks on the URL in the text or email, they will see your current GPS location as you walk to your destination.  To end the virtual escort simply click End Walk.

1. Lock your door whenever you leave your room or apartment for ANY length of time or when you are sleeping. Always lock all car doors.
2. Always remove all valuables such as CD’s, checkbooks and cash from your vehicle.
3. Never prop open any door.
4. Protect all valuables in your room. Do not leave valuables like wallets, jewelry, credit cards, cash and computers in plain view.
5. Do not loan your keys to anyone.
6. Never hide your keys outside of your apartment or room. Do not put your name or address on your keys.
7. Take all valuable items home with you during vacations and breaks.
8. In public places keep your valuable items out of sight or in a safe place. If you must leave an area for any length of time, take personal items with you.
9. Itemize your possessions on a file card. Record the description and serial number and keep purchase receipts and brochures on equipment purchased. This can be provided to the UND Police Department for identification purposes if an item is lost or stolen.

Steps to follow to ensure the safety of your bicycle or other vehicle:

1. Engrave your student ID number on your bicycle and keep a record of your vehicle's serial number along with a photograph.
2. Lock all vehicles when parked.
3. Use a high quality lock. The lock should have a double locking mechanism with heel and toe locking. “U” bolt locks are the best for bicycles. Place the chain, cable or lock through both wheels, the frame and around the bicycle rack. Take the wheels and seat with you if they are removable.
4. If your vehicle or bicycle is stolen call the UND Police Department immediately 777.3491.

Blue emergency lights with telephones have been placed in 20 locations around the university community for use by the public. Police Officers respond whenever these lights are activated.

These telephone units are highly visible and located throughout campus and can be used to contact police in a crisis situation. UND Blue Light Map.

A "Moblie Blue Light" feature is available on your SmartPhone through the SafeCampus application for Apple products or Android devices.  To use your SmartPhone as a Blue Light download the SafeCampus application and press the Mobile Blue Light icon, then Trigger Blue Light to be placed in contact with the Operations Center.  This feature provides the Operation Center with your current GPS location and they can dispatch Police and EMS.