Safety Concerns New International Student Orientation Fall 2016

Safety Concerns New International Student Orientation Fall 2016

On Campus Safety n n n Safe Campus – Campus Security Report Crimes of Opportunity Campus Safety and Security – Building #1700 Lost and Found, Lock-outs, Battery Charge, Escort Service Smoke-Free campus – parking lots only

On Campus Safety n Emergency Call Boxes

Important Phone Numbers n Life threatening Emergencies – 911 n Call from land line if possible, cell phone calls may be directed to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) n “What county are you in? ” – Alameda – Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Castro Valley, San Leandro, Hayward… – Contra Costa – San Ramon, Danville… – San Joaquin – (“wa keen” Tracy, Mountain House…

Important Phone Numbers n LPC Campus Safety and Security – Emergency # - 925. 424. 1699 – Non Emergency – 925. 424. 1690

Important Phone Numbers n LPC Emergency Mobile Alert System – Sign Up by texting “LPC” to 55155 and reply “Y”. No cost to sign up but standard message rates apply.

Police Phone Numbers Danville Police – 925. 314. 3700 n Dublin Police – 925. 833. 6670 n Livermore Police – 925. 371. 4980 n Pleasanton Police – 925. 931. 5100 n San Ramon Police – 925. 973. 2779 n Tracy Police – 209. 831. 4550 n

Police Phone Numbers n BART Police – 1 -877 -679 -7000

Fire Department Phone Numbers Danville Fire – 925. 838. 6691 n Dublin Fire – 925. 828. 9060 n Livermore Fire – 925. 454. 2361 n Pleasanton Fire – 925. 454. 2361 n San Ramon Fire – 925. 838. 6600 n Tracy Fire – 209. 831. 6700 n

Parking on Campus n n n Purchase a semester permit on Class Web $30 (need License # of car, make and model) Daily permits – $2 day sold in parking lots Limited parking spaces in beginning of semester Permits must be visible to avoid a ticket Parking violations - $35! (speeding $100)

Parking on Campus Observe speed limit – 10 mph! n Speeding violation - $100 n Do not park in spaces marked “Staff”, “President” or Handicapped (blue) spaces. n

Daily Parking Machines

Parking on Campus

Car Safety n n n Never leave valuables in sight Always lock your doors and close windows At night, park in well lit areas If you think you are being followed, drive to the nearest Police station or well lit and populated areas like a grocery store or gas station Do not talk on the cell or text while driving – illegal in California

Alcohol n n n Legal age to drink alcohol in USA = 21 years Do not drive if you have drunk alcohol BAC =. 08% Call a taxi or have a designated driver Taxi: – De Soto Cab - 925. 7777 – Tri Valley Taxi Service – 925. 866. 6666 Drunk Driving – Serious Offense – – – $10, 000 Fine 4 days to 6 months in jail Can affect visa status

Personal Safety n n n Always be aware of your surroundings Have confident, “purposeful” walk If you go out at night, it is safer to go accompanied by a friend Avoid high crime areas, especially at night Do not carry large amounts of cash - $100 maximum Learn to say “no”

Home Safety Always lock your door and windows in your apartment/home n Do not admit to being alone on the phone n Do not open the door to strangers – use a peep hole and always ask “who is it? ” and ask for ID before opening the door n

Interacting with Police At home, OK to ask for ID – badge n In car, drive to safe, well lighted place, stay in automobile with hands on steering wheel. Do NOT leave car n Remain calm and polite n Do not offer a “bribe”. Not done in USA n

Active Shooter Run if safe, leave belongings behind n Barricade the door and Hide, remain Hide quiet n Fight for life as a last resort n Livermore P. D. 5 – 7 minutes to respond to campus n

Earthquakes

Earthquake Safety n n n Duck under a sturdy object like a desk or bed Avoid windows, filing cabinets, bookcases, and heavy objects that could shatter or fall Stay under cover until the shaking stops, then evacuate the building Use the stairs, do not use the elevator In the event of a major earthquake, turn off gas

Disaster Prevention Register your local address at your nearest Embassy or Consulate in the USA n Should be prepared in the event of a major emergency to be self-sufficient for 3 days (72 hours) n

Emergency Kit n n n n Have an Emergency Kit in your home and car Kits should include items like: water medication first aid kit flashlight battery powered radio whistle food manual can opener personal hygiene items, and copies of passport, I-20, medical insurance and other important documents Visit www. 72 hours. org or www. redcross. org for a complete list of recommended Emergency Kit items

Campus Fire Drills Emergency Procedures and map in each classroom n Once a semester – practice n Evacuate to parking lots, away from buildings n Take all personal belongings with you n Wait for “all clear” from Campus Safety Officer or Administrator n

Sexual Assault/ Rape n n n n n Think about the level of intimacy you want in a relationship and clearly state your limits You must get affirmative consent for sex Everyone has the right to say “no” to sex at any time Consent cannot be give is someone is asleep or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol If sex isn’t consensual, it is RAPE! Don’t leave your drink unattended at any time Be aware of your surroundings at all time At a party, go with a group of friends and watch out for each other Don’t be isolated with someone you don’t know or trust