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Additional Safety Tips and Resource Phone Numbers for Students

Safety tips

• When leaving your residence always inform a roommate or friend where you are going and when you will return.
• Have your keys ready prior to entering your vehicle and lock your doors immediately.
• Do not park your vehicle in isolated or dark areas.
• Never leave a place with a stranger, or get into the vehicle of someone you just met.
• When walking, never let yourself become distracted by using a cell phone, ear phones, or any device which may interfere with your hearing or observation. 
• Do not take shortcuts across construction areas.
• Do not take shortcuts through areas of heavy foliage.
• Be aware of your alcohol consumption and know your limits.
• Never leave your drink unattended.
• There is safety in numbers; use the buddy system.
• Do not bring strangers back to your room, and do not give out any personal information about yourself or anyone else. 
• Follow your instincts!  If it feels unsafe or uneasy – get to a safe place immediately!

Cyber Security:

• Never disclose personal information on MySpace or Facebook.
• Never give your full name and address.
• Never provide your social security # or passwords
• Never continue a conversation, relationship, communication with anyone when you feel threatened, uneasy or disturbed in anyway.

Shuttle Information:

Night Transit Security Shuttle Van Service offers a safe ride to on-campus locations to on-campus locations 6 p.m. – 3 a.m. seven days a week, while classes are in session.  To obtain service, Call (334)884-7400.  Location of transit can be viewed via Mobile Phone (web enabled) @ http: //auburn.TLbus.com/m   or the Internet@ http://auburn.TLbus.com

Security Escort Service:

If you need an escort when the night security van service is not in operation contact the Auburn Department of Public Safety at (334)501-3100.  An officer will respond to your location and escort you to your campus destination.  The security escort service is available:

• Between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., during University holidays, during semester breaks, and during weekends.

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