Safety In and Around UC Washington DC Center

Safety In and Around UC Washington DC Center January 2009 Safety Meeting Presentation Co-Sponsored By UCOPA Staff Assembly

Safety from Crime u UCOP Employees Have Been Crime Victims in 2008 – Assault, Purse Snatching, Pick-Pocketing, Car Break-Ins, and Carjacking u How Not To Become a Crime Victim Recommendations From: – University of California Police Department; – Washington Metro Police; and – Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority University of California Office of the President

Conceal What You Have To Steal u Conceal Valuables – Cash, Wallets, Jewelry, Electronics u Minimize Amount of Valuables You Carry Around – Minimize No. of Credit Cards in Wallet u Carry Items Separately – ID/Drivers License Away from Cash – Car Keys Separate from House Keys University of California Office of the President

Night Time Personal Safety u Travel with a Friend or in a Group u Be Alert & Aware of Your Surroundings u Avoid Dark, Vacant or Deserted Areas – Use Well-Lit, Well-Traveled Routes u Dress in Clothes & Shoes Which will Not Hamper Movement University of California Office of the President

If You Must Walk Alone in an Unsafe Area u Call Someone You Trust, Locally Located, on Your Cell Phone – Explain the Situation & Your Location – As You Walk, Be Cautious Of Your Surroundings as You Talk to the Person on the Cell Phone u Walk Confidently – Do Not Look Vulnerable – If Something Happens - the Person on the Cell Phone Would Immediately Call the Local Police University of California Office of the President

If You Sense Trouble u Move Away from the Threat If Possible u Join Any Group of People Nearby u Cross the Street & Increase Your Pace u If Threat is Imminent & People are Close by to Help - Get Their Attention - Yell, Scream, Make a Commotion u Go to an Open Business u Call 911 From a Safe Location University of California Office of the President

Vehicle Safety u Park in Well-Lit, Heavily Populated Areas – Trust Your Instincts - If It Doesn't Feel Right, Park Elsewhere u Avoid Parking Next to Occupied Cars u Be Aware of Your Surroundings u Note of Location of Emergency Phones in Case You Need to Use Them u Report Suspicious Persons to Security University of California Office of the President

Vehicle Safety (Continued) u Do Not Leave Items Visible in Car – Even Trash May Look Attractive to a Thief u Always Roll Up Windows & Lock the Doors Before Leaving the Vehicle u Return to Vehicle with Keys in Hand u Look Around & Under Vehicle Before Approaching u Check the Back Seat Before Entering u Upon Entering Vehicle, Lock All Doors University of California Office of the President

If Approached For Your Vehicle (Carjacking) u Highly Personal Decision – UC Police Strongly Recommends to Immediately Give Up the Keys Without Protest u Avoid Getting into Vehicle with Suspect(s). If You Surrender the Vehicle Note the Following: – Race, Sex, Height, & Clothing of Suspect(s) – Direction the Suspects Went – If They had Weapons, & If So, What Type University of California Office of the President

Safety at Metro Stations u Be Cautious Around Metro Stations – Thieves Look for Victims There u Avoid Talking to Strangers – Especially in Isolated Areas u Avoid Walking Alone at Night – Walk with Other People University of California Office of the President

Metro Safety (Continued) u Be Aware of Persons Around You – Get Away from Suspicious Person(s) u Women - Hold Your Purse Tightly & Close to Your Body u Men-Keep Wallet in a Front Pocket u If Attacked – Scream or Blow A Whistle to Attract Attention University of California Office of the President

Emergency Phone Numbers UC Washington Center Security Desk (24 -Hrs. a Day, 7 Days a Week): 202 -974 -6233 Washington Metro Police: Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 311 or (202)727 -1010 Metro Transit Police: Emergency 202 -962 -2121 University of California Office of the President

In Summary u Be Aware of Your Surroundings u Anticipate Situations & Take Preventive Measures u Look Out for Each Other u Strength in Numbers u Immediately Report – Situations Which Can Jeopardize Safety & Security of UC Washington DC Center Employees University of California Office of the President