Protection of Property
Most crimes committed on campuses involve the theft of personal property. Larcenies are crimes of opportunity and occur primarily when property is left in unlocked or unattended areas.
- Avoid bringing large amounts of cash or valuables to campus or your residence.
- Keep valuables items out of sight. If you must keep cash or valuables in your room, don’t store them in obvious hiding places like desks or dressers.
- Never lend out the key or share the door code to your room or residence.
- When leaving your vehicle at a service station or parking garage, leave only the ignition key.
- When leaving for vacation, store valuable electronic equipment out of sight, and during summer recess, don’t leave valuables in student storage areas. These areas aren’t secure and the College isn’t responsible for the property loss.
- Check with your family insurance agent to determine if your property is covered under your parents’ homeowner’s insurance. If not, consider purchasing your own insurance.