What not to do:

• Do not leave your room or other safe area to try to investigate what is happening if you see or hear something
• Do not assume others have called Police
• Do not try to confront, apprehend or interfere with the suspect(s), except to protect yourself

When you finish talking with Police:

• Dial the phone number for your 24-hour Service Desk or 301-314-WORK (9675)
• Identify yourself and relay the same information you just gave to Police
• Ask to have a Resident Life duty staff member contacted immediately
• Try to have someone stay with you until help arrives

Take reasonable precautions when you go out, especially after dark:

• Have roommate or friends know where you are going and when to expect you to return
• Get your exercise or run your errands early in the evening, not late
• Walk or jog/run in groups
• Carry a cellular phone
• Stay alert to what's happening around you; report suspicious behavior/activity
• Plan your route; stay on populated, well-lighted walks
• Know locations of blue-light Emergency phones and video-monitored areas

What not to do, especially after dark:

• Do not walk, jog or run alone
• Do not separate yourself from friends or a group
• Stay away from dark or isolated areas
• Do not take shortcuts through dark areas or places where someone could be hiding
• Do not wear headphones (distracts you from your surroundings)
• Do not go out when the use of alcohol, drugs, medications may affect your judgment