Crime Prevention Update October 24, 2016

By | October 24, 2016

I hope that everyone arrived safely back on campus after Hurricane Matthew. As the temperature finally starts to cool down, here are a few things to pass along from Public Safety:

 

  • Thank you again to all of our campus partners who helped make National Campus Safety Awareness Month a success. The College of Charleston Department of Public Safety was declared the winner of the Clery Center’s NCSAM social media contest. Throughout the month of September, the Department utilized various social media outlets to showcase how our institution promotes campus safety awareness.

 

  • The Department of Public Safety will be conducting our annual Campus Safety Walk on November 16, 2016 at 5:30pm. We will meet in the lobby of Stern Center. This is an opportunity for members of the College of Charleston community to discuss safety and security concerns. During the event, attendees will walk the campus with a Public Safety Officer and point out any evident concerns. Pizza and beverages will be provided.

 

  • Attention all bicyclists! Public Safety needs your help. Bicycle larcenies continue to be one of the top crimes on the College of Charleston campus. This semester, our officers are noticing more and more bicycles that are not properly locked, or not locked at all. As a reminder, it is important that your bicycle is locked to a designated bicycle rack at all times, even if you are just stepping away for a moment. For more information on how to properly secure your bicycle, stop by Public Safety, or visit this webpage.

 

  • 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:

If you plan on partaking in Halloween festivities, remember that no one over 16 may wear a mask in public, and even that is only allowed for actual Trick-or-Treat activities. If attending a late night event or costume party, people must wait until they arrive to put on any masks. Please visit our website for more local ordinances, and for Halloween safety tips.

 

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

 

Take Care and Be Safe,

 

PSO Madeline M. Sloan

Crime Prevention Specialist

Department of Public Safety

Office of the President

89 St. Philip Street

Charleston, SC 29424

(843)953-5609

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