Crime Prevention Update April 06 2015

By | April 6, 2015

Happy Monday! We hope this email finds you well, and that you are off to a great start to your week.  Here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety:

  • In light of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Department of Public Safety would like to remind the campus community of their commitment to the Start by Believing campaign. Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign that is endorsed by End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI). Its purpose is to change the way communities respond to sexual assault. A negative response from friends, family, or law enforcement can worsen trauma in the survivor, diminish consequences for the predator, and lead to more victims. The Department of Public Safety is dedicated to fostering a more supportive environment for survivors of sexual assault and encourages reporting.

 

  • Thank you to those who attended our Cops and Cones event. We had a great turn-out and enjoyed interacting with so many of our students. We hope to hold a similar event in the near future. Pictures from the ice cream social can be viewed on our Facebook page.

 

  • With finals right around the corner, many students and faculty members will be staying on campus later than usual. As a reminder, the Department of Public Safety is available 24/7 to provide safety escorts to all students, faculty, and staff. The Cougar Shuttle (888.960.2227) is available for off-campus transportation on the downtown peninsula seven nights a week from 11:00 P.M. – 3:00 A.M., during the fall and spring semesters.

 

  • Thank you to all of the students, faculty, and staff who participated in our R.A.D. program this semester. We were pleased with the high turn-out and are looking forward to hosting more classes in the fall. If you would like to be added to our contact list for next semester, please email rad@cofc.edu. For more information, please visit our website.

 

  • 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:

When approaching your vehicle, watch for suspicious persons nearby and have your keys in your hand. Check the interior and exterior of your vehicle before getting in.

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

Crime Prevention Specialist

Office of the President

89 St. Philip Street

Charleston, SC 29424

(843)953-5609

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