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Lowry Campus Security
Crime Prevention Tips
Auto Theft Prevention Tips
Auto theft, more often than not, is a crime of opportunity. Don't be an easy target! You can reduce your risk of becoming a victim of auto theft if you make these simple rules a part of your driving routine.
- Lock your car.
- Take your keys.
- Never leave your car running unattended, even for a minute.
- Don't hide spare keys on your vehicle. If you can find them, so can a thief.
- Roll your windows up all the way, even in hot weather.
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Park as near to an open business as possible.
- Don't leave valuables in open sight, lock them in the trunk.
- Etch your VIN number on window glass and trim.
- Engrave expensive accessories such as T-tops, radios, etc. with your VIN number.
- Drop a business card into the doorframe.
- Keep copies of vehicle paperwork at home or in a safe place.
- Know your license plate number and description of your vehicle (model, year, color, special identifying features such as bumper stickers or dents).
- Don't keep the original certificate of title in your vehicle. It can easily be altered, or your signature forged.
- Keep your car in good working order and make sure to always have gas.
- Park in well-lit areas, close the windows and lock the doors at all times.
- Never pick up hitchhikers.
- Drive to an open business where you can call the police.
- Don't leave your car unless you are sure you can get to a safe place.
- Be aware of locations and situations where assaults may occur and avoid them as much as possible.
- If you feel uncomfortable about a person or location, leave immediately.
- Observe details about suspicious persons. Taking note of a person's size, skin color, hairstyle, facial hair, scars, tattoos, or accent can help you give a good description.
- Avoid traveling alone and keep a cell phone nearby to dial 9-1-1 in case of emergency.
- While walking be aware of your surroundings. Walk near the street in a well-lit area.
- Carry a noise making device.
- Think rationally and evaluate your resources and options.
- Attract attention.
- Fake fainting.
- Physical resistance.
- Run.
- Go to a safe place and call the police immediately.
- Do not shower or clean your body in any way, and keep the clothing you were wearing at the time of the assault. This will preserve all physical evidence for use in court.
- If you cannot wait for law enforcement, go directly to the hospital.