VANCOUVER, Wash. As new freshmen head to college campuses this fall, they may not be aware of some of the steps needed to protect themselves and their personal property.
Washington State University Vancouver Department of Public Safety police offer these safety tips for college students:
* Keep vehicle doors locked.
* Keep high value items such as laptop computers, cell phones and iPods out of sight.
* Avoid walking alone at night. Let someone know where you are going.
* Choose well-lit, populated routes for walking. Be aware of surroundings.
* Get to know other students, faculty and staff. Check on each other.
At WSU Vancouver, the campus police offer free whistle bracelets at student orientation, and in their office on campus. Anyone hearing one of the shrill whistles should call 911 and report the time and location of the whistle.
Blue emergency phone towers are in each WSU Vancouver parking lot, and throughout the campus. With the touch of a button, students are connected directly to Clark County 911 service.
Students can also get free engraving service to mark valuable electronics, jump starts for dead car batteries, and walk-out service to escort them to their cars.
“There’s not much crime here,” said WSU Vancouver police lieutenant
For more information on campus safety, visit https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/adm/fo/psafety/psafety.htm.
WSU Vancouver offers 14 bachelor’s and nine master’s degrees in more than 35 fields of study. The campus is located at
A blue light 911 emergency phone is one of many available to students in Washington State University Vancouver parking lots, and throughout the campus. (Courtesy WSU
Students at Washington State University Vancouver enjoy the safety of public, well-lit paths through the campus. (Courtesy WSU
