At the beginning of each school year a security display is scheduled where all of Security & Campus Safety's crime-prevention and security programs are displayed or explained.

These displays include presentations by security officers, local law enforcement officers and other safety officials, as available.

Students can register their bicycles, view crime-prevention video tapes, check out a scriber to engrave their valuables and receive a free whistle as well as other crime-prevention information and brochures.

Students are informed during orientation sessions about Security & Campus Safety procedures and practices at the beginning of each academic year.

There is also an orientation program for resident assistants that includes crime-prevention and security information. The program offered generally describes the security resources available, including a description of the security personnel, their equipment, crime-reporting procedures and use of the security phones.

Also described are typical types of crime situations that might arise on campus, and how to avoid them through crime-prevention measures, including personal safety tips.

Throughout all security programs a common theme is stressed: each person is responsible for his/her own security and the security of others. Individuals are encouraged to report any unusual or suspicious person or circumstance promptly to Security & Campus Safety or law-enforcement officers.

These programs are offered in residence halls as well as other locations on campus. One successful program that employs students to help keep the campus safe is called Safewalks. Safewalks participants are hired to provide escorts and patrols on campus after dark.

They are equipped with security portable radios, flashlights, whistles and identifying vests. They work in pairs and act as extra eyes and ears for Security & Campus Safety officers during escorts and patrol activities.