Is the campus patrolled 24 hours?
Yes. The Safety Department provides patrols and service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What if I live at the University off-campus
housing facility?
Students who reside at Chanute Complex may call the Safety
Department anytime. The University provides regular patrols
to this facility and makes crime prevention services available
to the residents.
How safe are college residence halls?
Colleges across the country are concerned with making
housing facilities as safe as possible. To do this the University
needs your help. It's everyone's responsibility to take security
seriously. Residents should insure that they close and lock the exterior
doors at all times, never prop doors open or let strangers into the
building. Always escort off-campus guests, and report suspicious
persons immediately to the Safety Department. Residence halls
are locations of constant activity, so if you notice a door is not
closing or locking properly, or that a light fixture is out, notify a
University representative right away. Housing facilities can be safe
places if everyone works together.
How do I protect my personal property?
Often the best protection you can provide for your valuables
is not leaving them in an open and unattended location, and
by securing them when they are not in use. Some of the resident
halls supply lock boxes in the rooms to secure items. Ask
a member of the housing staff. The Safety Department has several
services available to aid in theft prevention and recovery.
The Department encourages you to see them about these programs.
Are weapons allowed on campus?
No. The University prohibits weapons of any kind on campus.
What are emergency phones?
The Blue Light emergency phones provide you with a means of
notifying the Safety Department in case of emergency. By pushing
the button on the unit, you are connected directly to the
Communications Center dispatcher. Emergency service is immediately
dispatched to your location.
What do I need to know if I live in an apartment
within the Daytona Beach community?
For many students and employees, Daytona Beach is a new experience
and a new place to live. The University can assist you with this transition
in several ways. The Housing Department maintains an off-campus housing
information board to help you in identifying off-campus housing. The
Safety Department has a "Safe Apartment" program which is
available to any University community member by contacting the crime
prevention office at 6489. Look for the information brochure entitled
"Things to Know in Daytona." You are encouraged to take
advantage of these services.
Does much theft occurs on campus?
Most crimes which occur on campus involve the theft of property while
left unattended. These are very often called "crimes of opportunity,"
where an offender was given the chance to commit the crime. We encourage
you to look at crime prevention through the crime prevention triangle.
It illustrates the three things a criminal needs to commit a crime.
Taking away the "opportunity" segment helps prevent
crime. Crimes of opportunity are the most common crimes
committed on campuses across the nation. It is important to note that
no campus can guarantee a crime-free environment. However, steps can
be taken to reduce the opportunity for crime and consequently, your
chances of being a victim. Always lock doors and keep property secure.
The University encourages you to review the section on crime prevention
tips and services. They will help you develop good safety habits to
carry with you for a lifetime.
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