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Crime
Prevention in the Dormitories
- Always keep the door(s)
to your residence and the windows that are accessible from the
outside locked.
- Never sleep in an
unlocked room.
- Never put your name
and address on key rings.
- If you lose your
keys, report the loss immediately.
- Do not study in secluded
areas, particularly alone.
- If you receive obscene
or harassing telephone calls, or several calls with no one on
the other end, notify the Boston University Police. Keep a time
and date record of the calls.
- If you find that
you room has been entered, DON'T GO INSIDE OR TOUCH ANYTHING!
Call the police immediately.
- If you find an intruder
inside your room, day or night, DO NOT try to apprehend them.
They may be armed or may easily arm themselves with something
in the room. Get out of the room and call the police.
- Avoid bringing large
amounts of cash or other valuables to campus.
- Always keep items
of value out of sight.
- Keep a record of
serial numbers of computers, printers, televisions, CD players
and other valuable possessions.
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If
your wallet is lost or stolen, notify the three major credit
reporting companies that your identification has been stolen.
They can stop anyone from obtaining instant credit on your credit
line.
The potential for crime
does exist, but by following the suggestions outlined here, you
can substantially reduce the possibility that you, a friend, or
a colleague might become the victim of a crime.
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