Campus Crime ALERT - October 30, 2008 #2

Campus Crime ALERT

An assault on a female student occurred on Thursday, October 30 just before 6:00 p.m. The student was running near Millrace Drive when she was struck from behind by an unknown male, causing an injury. The victim was able to run away and obtain assistance from the Department of Public Safety and medical personnel. The suspect was described as a white male, 5’10”, medium build and brown hair. Injuries to the victim were not life threatening. UODPS and EPD are investigating the assault.

Community members are encouraged to consider the following personal safety tips.

1. Walk in well-lit areas that are well-traveled and usually occupied by others.
2. Walk with others at night or call for campus escort service at 6-6666.
3. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings. Remember that fatigue, alcohol, drugs and headphones can reduce your awareness of your environment. Keep your eyes and ears open.
4. Be aware of safe locations you can go to in an emergency such as open businesses, police and fire stations, hospitals and restaurants, as well as emergency phone locations.
5. Change your travel routine, planning safe havens along each route so you are prepared in the event of an attack.
6. Trust your instincts and avoid people and areas that make you feel uneasy.
7. Walk with confidence and assertion, wearing comfortable clothes so you can run in if necessary.
8. Walk facing traffic to make it harder for someone to follow you or grab you.
9. Make noise if attacked, to scare off your attacker and alert others for assistance.
10. Carry a fully charged cell phone with emergency numbers pre-programmed into the device.
11. Report any suspicious activity on or around campus to the Department of Public Safety immediately at 6-6666.

Posted November 30, 2008