• Be sure to lock your doors and windows when leaving your room, apartment or home even for brief periods.
  
• Always secure your valuables and never leave items such as pocketbooks, wallets, keys, cell phones etc. unattended even for brief periods of time.
  
• Do not display holiday gifts where they can be seen from windows, doorways or openly viewable areas.
  
• Be cautious of strangers soliciting for charitable donations. Ask for identification, how the donated funds will be used, etc.
  
• When you go out for the evening be sure to turn on the lights and a radio or television so your residence appears to be occupied.
  
• Don't leave boxes from TVs, VCRs, Computers, etc. out at the curb for trash pick up. Break them down.
  
• Record all serial numbers or mark valuables with an identification number.
  
• Carry your purse under your arm with the flap turned into your body.
  
• Park in well lit areas. Be aware of your surroundings.

If you have any non-emergency questions related to this Safety Advisory, please feel free to call Public Safety at ext. 2214. If you have any health-related questions, call C.W. Post Student Health & Counseling Center at ext. 2345.

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