Crime Prevention Update – Aug 06

By | August 6, 2014
PSO Madeline Sloan

PSO Madeline Sloan

Good Morning-

I hope everyone is enjoying these last few weeks of summer break.  In the meantime, here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety:

  • First and foremost, I would like to thank those of you who have taken an active interest in Public Safety’s Crime Prevention initiative. I have received numerous emails and have met with many of you over the past few weeks. I truly appreciate your involvement and concern with the safety and security of our campus community.
  • Officer Rodgers and I will be attending R.A.D. Instructor Training at the end of this week. R.A.D. (Rape-Aggression Defense) is a series of four self-defense classes for women. This program will be open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Please stop by Public Safety headquarters or email RAD@cofc.edu to sign up.  Below are the dates and times for the fall class:

FALL 2014                                                                                      

9/08 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
9/10 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
9/15 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
9/17 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm

  • Over the next few months, there will be on-going construction in the area of J lot and Jewish Studies. With the increase in activity, please continue to stay observant and report any suspicious activity you may see to Public Safety. Remember, you can report any non-emergency anonymously by calling the Crime Action Line 843.953.4998 or by filling out a Silent Witness form on our website.
  • As a reminder, Campus Safety Awareness Month is in September. We have several events planned throughout the month. If your campus group or organization would like to team up with Public Safety on hosting a presentation or event, we would be more than happy to collaborate on this initiative. Please contact Sergeant Jake Muse  by August 17th if you plan to participate.
  • Be social with us! If you have not already, please follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for departmental news, upcoming events, and other important information.  If you are having trouble accessing our pages, please make sure you are signed into your social media account.

Crime Prevention Tip: Always be alert and vigilant, especially when traveling alone. Although many of us enjoy listening to music while walking or jogging, wearing headphones or earbuds eliminates one of our senses and interferes with our awareness.

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Take Care and Be Safe,

PSO Madeline M. Sloan
Department of Public Safety
Office of the President
89 St. Philip Street
Charleston, SC 29424
(843)953-5609