Over the past couple weeks, several burglaries and robberies have occurred around the UCF area — prompting the university police department to offer tips to help students stay safe.
“UCF Police and surrounding agencies remind you to remain vigilant about safety and to take precautions to protect your home and vehicle. Your safety is our highest priority, and recent burglaries and thefts at homes and cars near campus are reminders that all of us should make every effort to help keep our community safe,” UCF Police chief Richard Beary said in an email to students.
Below are some of the steps students can take to help remain safe:
-Keep your home doors and windows locked at all times, even when you are home.
-Know who is at your door before you open it.
-Never post personal information such as your address or when you will or won’t be home on social networking sites.
-Do not leave belongings in plain sight in your vehicle. Remove them or place them in the trunk.
-Before walking away from your car, double check that all the windows are up and that the doors are locked.
The police department also asks students to consider registering personal property online with the UCF Police Department. Items such as computers, bikes and other valuables can be entered and assigned a serial number, which could be helpful in recovering lost or stolen items. For more information, click here.
Be aware of activity that looks suspicious and report it to UCF Police by calling 407-823-5555. If you believe you are witnessing a crime in progress, dial 911 immediately.
For more personal safety tips, click here.
