Protecting Our Community: Updates
Seasonal Safety Tips From BSU's Police Chief
Happy Holidays! As we begin to prepare for the holiday and winter season, I encourage everyone to be more vigilant and prepared as you leave the campus. This is is a joyous time of the year and many people will be out shopping and participating in various activities. Listed below are some things to consider to ensure your safety:
Stay Alert
- Keep your purse close to your body while out.
- Keep your wallet in an inside coat pocket or front pant pocket
- Shop with a friend or in groups
- Be aware of your surroundings at all times. If someone looks suspicious, avoid going to your car or wait for that person to leave
- Do not leave packages within view in your vehicle. Keep package out of sight in the trunk of your vehicle
- Do not carry large sums of money. Use debit or credit card if possible
- Do not remove multiple packages from your vehicle by yourself. Have someone with you, or remove 1-2 packages at a time
Prepare Your Car for Winter
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be extremely dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you are more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall.
Follow these tips to get your car ready for cold weather use before winter arrives:
- Service the radiator and maintain antifreeze level
- Check tire tread or, if necessary, replace tires with all-weather or snow tires
- Keep gas tank full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines
- Use a wintertime formula in your windshield washer fluid
- Prepare a winter emergency kit to keep in your car in case you become stranded. The kit should include:
- cell phone, portable charger, and extra batteries
- blankets
- food and water
- booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction)
- flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries
- first-aid kit
- plastic bags (for sanitation)
BSU Campus Police wishes everyone a safe Holiday Season!