Campus Safety at ASU

• Download the LiveSafe App.
• Familiarize yourself with the layout of campus.
• Use the crosswalks when crossing the street.
• Walk with confidence, keep your head up, and look at what is around you.
• Choose well-lit walkways at night. Avoid shortcuts through isolated areas.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• Have your keys ready to unlock your door when you approach your vehicle.
• Tell a friend or roommate where you are going and when you expect to return.
• Travel in a group.
• Keep your keys separate from your purse or backpack.
• Avoid overloading yourself with bags or packages.
• Avoid wearing ear buds in both ears or using your phone in a way that impairs your ability to respond to dangerous situations.

• Always lock your door; especially when you’re sleeping or showering.
•  Avoid propping your door, even for a quick trip down the hallway.
• Report lost or stolen keycards immediately.
• Report malfunctioning doors, windows, and locks immediately.
• Do not allow individuals to enter the dorm behind you when you swipe in.
• Avoid opening your door for uninvited or unknown guests.
• Secure your valuables. Consider having them engraved and logged by ASU PD.
• Avoid leaving your jewelry, debit cards, keys, wallets, RAM ID, or other valuables in view.
• Report suspicious people or activities to your RA’s and to ASU PD.

Traffic is heavier and more unpredictable on and around the campus. You’ll encounter more pedestrians, cyclists, and skateboarders than in other parts of a city.

• Buckle Up: Always wear your seatbelt.
• Put your phone in a phone holder to comply with the Georgia Hands Free Law.
• Adhere to posted speed limits and other driving rules.
• Use Vehicle Signals: Signal your intentions, even in dorm areas and parking lots.
• Stay Focused: Avoid distractions like phones or friends while driving.
• Be Aware of Pedestrians: Don’t assume they see you or will practice proper safety near the road
• Keep your valuable items locked in your trunk or console.
• Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even when you’re sitting inside. 

• If you are working late, let someone know where you are and how long you expect to be.
• Call ASU PD for an escort if you feel uneasy.
• Keep your purse or bag locked in a drawer or filing cabinet.
• Keep emergency phone numbers stored in your phone.
• Report suspicious people or activity to ASU PD.
• Do not allow others to enter behind you when you swipe in the building.
• Do not loan your office keys to anyone.
• Report lost or stolen keys immediately.

Be selective with what you share! Remember, what happens online, stays online! Once content is posted or shared you cannot get it back or control where it goes.

• Beware of unsolicited requests for information.
•  Never give your personal information out to anyone.
• Avoid calling numbers from suspicious emails or text messages.
• Avoid clicking any links in suspicious emails or text messages.
• Never deposit checks in your account from unknown sources. If it sounds too good to be true, it is!
• Financial institutions will never request you send them sensitive information via email or pop-ups.
• If you receive a suspicious-looking email it is best to delete it. If you do have an account with the entity mentioned in the email, call your local office from the number listed on your bill. 

Be willing to ask for help! If anything seems suspicious, contact Albany State University Police Department and speak with an officer about your concerns!