Section III: 
Safety Awareness and Crime Prevention

Western International University endorses safety awareness and crime prevention measures.

3.1 
Crime Prevention Measures

Part of crime prevention is individual safety consciousness and awareness of personal environment. The University suggests the following crime prevention measures, which can contribute to the safety and security of the Western International University community:

• Lock your car.

• Take and keep your car keys with you at all times.

• At night, travel in well-lighted areas, and in pairs if possible. Avoid short cuts and deserted areas.

• Do not leave valuable items in your car, including personal items and school related materials such as textbooks.

• Do not park in isolated areas.

• Leave items of high monetary value at home.

• Do not leave personal property unattended.

• Do not carry more cash than necessary and certainly do not advertise what you have.

• Keep your purse, backpack or briefcase close to your body.

• Mark personal items that you bring on campus. This includes marking textbooks, laptops, and calculators with your name or some other traceable identification.

• Do not bring any kind of weapon onto University property.

• The carrying of weapons on campus, at campus-sanctioned events or when meeting with campus personnel is prohibited and subject to disciplinary action. This policy is not applicable to students who are law enforcement officers required by law to carry firearms 24 hours a day.

• If anything makes you feel unsafe or threatened, dial 9-1-1.

3.2 
Timely “Crime Alerts” to the Campus Community

The Campus Security Authority will post “crime alerts,” advising the campus community when there has been a known systematic pattern of a crime or series of crimes that may pose a threat to the safety or welfare of the campus community.

These timely reports will be made available through staff bulletins, campus bulletin boards and via electronic mail or will be otherwise posted in visible and accessible areas on the campus.

The "crime alerts" will not be limited to the guidelines in the uniform crime report of the FBI.

3.3 
Safety and Access to Western International University Campus Facilities

The University’s goal is to provide a campus environment that is as safe and secure as possible. Generally, campus buildings and facilities are not only accessible to members of the campus community but also to the public during normal business hours. However, classrooms and office buildings not in use will generally remain locked.

3.4 
Maintenance on Western International University Campuses

The University's facilities management personnel are responsible for repairing the campus facilities. This includes defective doors and locking mechanisms. In addition, exterior lighting is an important part of the University’s commitment to campus safety. All members of the campus community are encouraged to report any known problems or hazards to his or her Campus Security Authority. Prompt reporting enhances campus safety for all concerned.
 

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