Daytona Beach Campus Safety & Security

Safety Tips and Crime Prevention

Safety Tips || Department Services

Safety Tips

Use the "buddy" system when walking on campus, especially at night. When walking, stay in active, well-lit areas. An ESCORT service is available 24 hours a day by calling 386-226-6480.
Lock and double check your doors and windows before you leave, even for a short time. Don't leave your keys or I.D. cards and be sure to report lost keys or cards promptly.
Always be aware of your surroundings, and report suspicious activity to the Campus Safety & Security Department. For emergencies, look for an emergency phone or dial 386-226-7233(SAFE).
Park in well-lit portions of parking lots, keep valuables out of sight, preferably in the trunk, lock your car, and avoid walking to your vehicle alone.
If you become the victim of a crime, report it immediately to the Campus Safety & Security Department. If we don't know that a crime has occurred, there is nothing we can do to help.
Don't leave large amounts of money in your room. The Department suggests you open a local bank account. Also, keep valuables such as jewelry, watches and loose change out of sight. If you live in the Residence Halls use the "lock boxes" provided.
Record the serial numbers of your valuables and keep these numbers in a safe place. Mark your valuables with an identification number. A driver's license number engraved on valuables will help aid the police in recovering items and returning them to the rightful owner. Engravers are available in the Campus Safety & Security Administrative Office, Student Center room 256 and the Parking & Traffic Services Office Student Center room 105.
Never leave your possessions unattended in public places. Remember, the majority of thefts on campus are thefts of opportunity.
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If you lose an item on campus, report it to the Campus Safety Communications Center in the Student Center lobby.
Contact the Campus Safety & Security Department regarding any questions you may have concerning safety and security. We are here to help you in any way we can.

Department Services

Escorts - Safety escort services are available on campus for everyone, especially at night. Call 386-226-6480.
Access - Access will be given to facilities for those individuals who are properly authorized. If a resident of a University managed housing facility is locked out of their room, they should first seek assistance from a member of the Housing staff. If they are not available, Campus Safety & Security personnel will be happy to assist.
An informative brochure on how to select safe off-campus housing, a questionnaire, and a brochure are available from Campus Safety & Security.
Vehicle Security - If you need to leave your vehicle on campus for extended periods of time, call Parking & Traffic Services Office at 386-226-6482 or the Campus Safety & Security Communications Center at 386-226-6480 and they will suggest the best place to leave it. The University cannot assume liability for loss or damage, but the Campus Safety & Security Department will provide special attention to your vehicle.
Special Events - The Campus Safety & Security Department will provide and/or coordinate security for special events on University property.
"Operation ID" - Engravers and personal registration cards are available at Campus Safety & Security Administration office, Student Center room 256 and Parking & Traffic Services Office Student Center room 105 for students to mark personal items and log serial numbers for their private records.
Project GradeSaver - Decals, inventory cards, and instructions are available in the Campus Safety & Security Administration Office, Student Center, room 256 to aid in theft prevention and recovery of textbooks.
Bike Registration - Bicycles must be registered and can be engraved at the Parking & Traffic Services Office, Student Center, room 105 to aid in theft prevention and recovery.
"Lease-A-Lock" - High security bike and motorcycle locks may be leased for an indefinite period of time from Parking & Traffic Services Office, Student Center, room 105. When the lock and key are returned in working condition, the full deposit will be refunded.
Speakers - If you have a special need or concern that you would like to have addressed on topics of safety or security, the Campus Safety & Security Department will provide or arrange for a speaker.
Referral Service - If the Campus Safety & Security Department cannot provide a specific service, you will be referred to individuals, University departments, or agencies that can.