Steps to Prevent Campus Crime

Taking steps to prevent crime on campus is part of our responsibility as members of the Rhodes campus community. Crime prevention is defined as the anticipation, recognition and appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce that risk.

Below are recommendations that can reduce the risk of being victimized: 

• Lock your door whenever you leave your room for any length of time.
• Always lock your vehicle doors.
• Never prop open a residence hall door or a fence gate.
• Do not leave valuables or cash in plain view.
• Do not loan your room key or fob to anyone.
• Do not put your name or address on your room key.
• Take all valuables with you when you leave school for extended periods, such as breaks.
• Itemize your possessions on file, recording the description and serial number. Keep a copy of the file in a safe place.
• Never let unauthorized persons into your room, residence hall or secure areas. 
• Always ask for identification and report any suspicious activity to Campus Safety.
• Avoid working or studying alone in a campus building. If working late, contact Campus Safety for an escort.
• Report suspicious persons you see on campus to Campus Safety.