Commuting Student Safety Tips

• Call 911 for ANY emergency
• Always contact Public Safety regarding any incident at (516) 463-6606 or for an emergency at (516) 463-6789
• Lock your car doors and take your valuables with you
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times & use the buddy system – don’t walk alone, especially at night
• Travel on streets where there is pedestrian traffic
• Do not leave valuables unattended in the library, cafeteria, classrooms, etc.
• Use campus transportation and the campus escort service
• Be aware of the location of on-campus emergency telephones
• Living in town? Report any unusual behavior to:
  • Nassau 1st Precinct - 516-573-6100 (East of California Ave.)
  • Nassau 3rd Precinct - 516 573-6300 (North of Hempstead Tpk., West of California Ave.)
  • Hempstead Police - 516-483- 6200 (South of Hempstead Tpk., West of California Ave)
• Remember to always close and lock your house doors and windows
• Always identify visitors through the use of a peephole
• Insist on ample lighting surrounding your home and always park in well lit areas
• Install smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers
• Consider installing keyless padlocks and/or dead bolts