Campus Emergency Procedures - Reporting a Crime

If you see or suspect any illegal activity occurring on or about the SDSM&T campus:

Contact Campus Safety immediately at extension 6100 after hours of Facilities Services at extension 2251 during office hours. 

• Tell the Safety Officer your name and location, and the location and nature of the incident. 
• If you are in a safe location, stay there. 
• Do not attempt to interfere with the situation except for self protection. 
• Try to note a description of any suspects involved. Important characteristics to note are:
  • Height and weight 
  • Method and direction of travel 
  • Names used 
  • Sex, race, and age 
• Description of any vehicles involved
  • Color 
  • Make & model 
  • License number

Be aware of the following suspicious signs. Follow the above procedures if any of them are observed:

• A scream or call for help 
• A whistle or horn blowing 
• An unfamiliar person doing any of the following: 
  • Entering a neighbor's room or office 
  • Loitering on or about the campus 
  • Trying to break into a car 
  • Repeatedly driving on or about campus 

Some tips that can be used to prevent campus crime are:

• Lock your door whenever you leave your room or office.
• Lock your windows whenever you leave your room, especially, if you are on the ground floor. 
• Avert temptation. Place your valuables out of sight. 
• Do not leave valuables unattended anywhere on campus. In only take a second and it will be gone. 
• Take valuables with you when you leave campus. 
• Request identification of service people working in your area; if still uncertain, call the Facilities Services Office at extension 2251 during office hours or Campus Safety at extension 6100 after office hours. 
• Keep a record of serial numbers, models, brand names, and a description of all your valuables. 
• Also keep a record of all of your charge account numbers in a safe place. 
• Always lock bicycles with high quality locks. 
• Do not leave notes or messages saying you're out and when you will return.
• Keep keys safe and all times. Report any missing keys to Facilities Services at extension 2251 immediately. 
• Report all thefts, no matter how small, to Campus Safety at extension 6100.

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