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DEPARTMENT OF
SAFETY & SECURITY
Protecting and serving the Northwestern Community
DEPARTMENT OF
SAFETY & SECURITY
A Safe Campus is Everybody’s Business
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Presented by:
Officer Alex Stein, PSPPolice Officer,Crime Prevention Specialist,Personal Protection Specialist
Northwestern UniversityPolice Department1201 Davis St.Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: (847)491-3245Fax: (847)[email protected]
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Chicago is a large and exciting city with many diverse communities and plenty of interesting things to see and do. Like most major metropolitan areas, it also has its share of crime. Unfortunately some students who study here forget to keep their personal safety a top priority. This presentation is designed to give you some practical advice about staying safe in Chicago.
Staying safe in Chicago
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SAFETY & SECURITY
University Police
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A full service police agency
UP stations are located in Evanston and Chicago
-The Evanston campus police station is located at1201 Davis Street
-The Chicago campus police station is located at 211 E. Superior Street
UP staff are on-duty 24/7, 365 days a year
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SAFETY & SECURITY
University Police
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Proactive Crime Prevention& Services
Crime Alert bulletins
CPTED physical security surveys
CCTV, Alarms, Public View Monitors, Emergency Phones, Visitor Management System, Electronic Access Control, etc.
Free Rape Aggression Defense training (women’s self defense) classes
Campus Violence Prevention training (Response to Active Shooter Situations)
Safety Escorts & Motorist Assistance
Educational Crime Prevention Presentations
Fingerprinting Services
Community Events & Fairs
Security at Special Events
Sell locks and register bicycles (free helmets & lights)
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Crime on Campus
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There are few violent crimes on campus- Most criminal incidents are property crimes- Theft is the number one crime on campus
The most common types of campus crimes- Computer theft - particularly laptops- Bicycle theft- Stolen cell phones, wallets. purses, & credit cards
UP advocates a Community Policing philosophy- UP and the NU community working together for a safer working, living and learningenvironment
In our open-campus environment, practicing crime prevention makes sense and decreases the chances for victimization
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SAFETY & SECURITY 7
Shooting on the Chicago campus
On June 1st, 2019, at approximately 2:05 a.m., the Northwestern University and
Chicago Police Departments responded to a shooting in the 300 block of Chicago
Avenue, adjacent to Levy Mayer Hall on the Chicago campus. One person was
wounded.
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Active Violence Awareness Training –
Northwestern “Run, Hide. Fight” Video
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There is no single method to respond to an incident, but prior planning will allow you to choose the best option during an active assailant incident.
https://www.northwestern.edu/emergency-management/how-you-can-prepare/active-violence.html
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Emergency Notification System
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The Northwestern University Emergency Notification System and Outdoor Alert System disseminates timely information to the campus community in the event of a crisis affecting the University.
The system augments other methods of distributing information used by the University, including:
• Alert postings on the University homepage “Breaking News”• Mass voicemail• Text messages• Bulk email• Outdoor alert system (Evanston)
Students should update their information through Student Enterprise System.
The emergency notification system will call your cell, officeand home.
Life threatening weather conditions exist – seek indoor shelter until further notice
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Theft: A Crime of Opportunity
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SAFETY & SECURITY 11
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SAFETY & SECURITY
“Blue Light” Police Call Boxes
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25 exterior, direct-dial Emergency Phones located on campus
6 NMH Emergency Phones 269 direct-dial Emergency
Phones located inside multi-level parking garages and elevators
Bright yellow boxes or black towers with blue overhead lights
Call is directly placed to NU Police
Some exterior call boxes are equipped with PTZ cameras
Map of the “Blue Light” Police Call Boxes is available on line
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Chicago Emergency Phones
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https://www.northwestern.edu/campus-life/visiting-campus/documents/chicago campus_map.pdf
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Security Systems
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Lights, Action, Cameras……
Approximately 1800 cameras Fixed and PTZ
Purpose Forensic Situational Awareness Crime prevention
Placement Academic/Administrative/Residential Libraries Sport/Concert venues Elevators Garages/Parking lots ATM locations Pedestrian routes
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Personal Safety & Security
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Definition of Situational Awareness
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Situational awareness – being able to identify, process, and comprehend potential threats and
dangerous situations in real time
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Situational Awareness
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Situational Awareness
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Situational Awareness
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Five Ways to Increase Your Personal Safety
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1) Reduce or eliminate opportunities that may make you a target.
2) Increase awareness of places where you’re most comfortable.
3) Trust your instincts regardless of feeling embarrassed - avoid behaviors that put you in danger.
4) Prepare your daily schedule with safety in mind.
1) Know how to react/respond in a situation
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Personal Safety
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Avoid multi tasking - talking on a cell phone, texting and/or listening to music - affects manual, visual & cognitive performance.
Walk with confidence, make eye contact and watch hands.
Keep your conversations private.
Do not display expensive electronic devices.
Stay on well lit sidewalks, away from alleys, empty lots, short cuts and secluded areas with heavy vegetation.
Stay on major streets with high pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
When possible - walk on the side of the street facing traffic so a car cannot pull up behind you unnoticed.
If followed, go to the nearest emergency call box, an open business, or populated area.
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Personal Safety
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If followed; - Turn- Look - Cross the street - Change direction- Go to a “safe place”- Make a note of subject’s appearance and call 911
Wear comfortable shoes in case you have to run
Avoid confrontations - it’s better and safer to walk away if you are being provoked or harassed
Do not force yourself or allow others force you into situations that make you feel uncomfortable
Have a plan developed in your mind on what to do if attacked
You have every right to defend yourself with reasonable force with items that you may have with you such as: umbrella, keys, or pepper spray
Don’t build your safety plan around a personal safety device
RAD & ICE
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SAFETY & SECURITY
In the event of a robbery
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If a robber approaches and demands money or property - don’t argue, fight, or negotiate with the offender. Don’t escalate a property crime into a violent confrontation. Note the robber’s description and give the robber the money. Your well-being is more important than money or property.
Get away and call 911 as soon as it is safe to do so.
All robberies should be reported to police as soon as possible.
Be prepared to provide the following information: weapon (if used), number of offenders, sex, race, age, height weight, clothing description, direction of travel. If vehicle is used during the commission of the robbery, be prepared to provide the vehicle’s color, registration (license plate number) make, model, and direction of travel.
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Personal Safety Tips – Public Transportation
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When entering the train station or getting on the bus, always have the fare or transit pass ready
Stay safe when waiting on the platform
Find a seat facing the aisle
Don’t display your valuables
Familiarize yourself with emergency equipment on the train
Be wary of noisy passengers and staged arguments/fights.
Avoid individuals who repeatedly bump into you
Carry an inexpensive wallet containing small amounts of cash and one credit or debit card
Make copies of your credit card
Sign the back of your credit card and “Ask for ID”
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Personal Safety Tips – Taxi or Rideshare
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Make sure you’re getting into the right car with the right driver by matching the license plate, car make and model, and driver’s photo with what’s provided in your app
Ask the driver to confirm your name before you get in the car
Make a note of the taxi number
Make sure doors have handles
Child lock must not be engaged
Sit directly behind the driver and keep your property next to you
Track your trip so you know exactly where you are going
Do not share personal information about yourself
Trust your intuition – Cancel you ride
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Approximately 1,000,000 laptop computers are
stolen every year
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Theft Prevention for Laptop Computers
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According to the FBI, 97% of stolen laptop computers are never recovered.
Educational institutions experience the highest number of laptop thefts.
Know that security cables are not a guarantee that your laptop will not be taken. Cables can be cut and hard drives can be removed.
Consider tracking software for your computer.
Maintain a record for your laptop. Take a photo and record the make, model and serial number for your laptop. If it goes missing, the police will not be able to locate your laptop without this information and you will not be able to prove ownership.
Label it with ownership and contact information. a. Engraveb. Tamper-proof asset tag
“Treat your laptop like cash.” a. Never leave it unattendedb. Lock your doors
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SAFETY & SECURITY
University Police
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UP telephone numbers:
- Evanston Non-Emergency: (847) 491-3456 (from a campus phone dial 456)
- Chicago Non- Emergency: (312) 503-3456 (from a campus phone dial 456)
Evanston Police numbers:
- Non-emergency: 847-866-5000- Emergency: 911
Chicago Police (18th District)- Non-emergency: 312-742-5870- Emergency: 911
UP: http://www.northwestern.edu/up/EM: http://www.northwestern.edu/emergency-management/Safety & Security: http://www.northwestern.edu/safety-security/
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Questions???
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