Although Garden City remains one of the safest neighborhoods on Long Island and Adelphi University one of the safest campuses in the country, we remain as determined as ever to be vigilant about concerns of safety. Please take a moment to review the following safety tips and the linked guides found on this page.
Working together as a community, we will continue to ensure a safe environment for everyone at Adelphi University.
If you witness a crime or experience an emergency on campus,
dial 5 from any campus phone 24 hours a day to reach the
Adelphi Public Safety Department. |
General Safety Tips
Safety is an important concern in any large town. Follow these safety tips and use common sense. You will find that it really is possible to fully enjoy living, studying and working on Long Island.
- Familiarize yourself with streets and neighborhoods you’ll be visiting or passing through.
- Walk in an assertive manner.
- At night, walk facing the flow of traffic.
- Know where you are going. Plan your route in advance.
- Walk in well-lighted and populated areas, especially at night. Stay out of parts at night. Be aware of your surroundings and of suspicious persons or circumstances.
- Travel with a friend if possible.
- Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and flashing money on the street and in the subways.
- Always keep bags closed and knapsacks zipped and buckled. Keep your purse on your lap at restaurants. Don’t hang it on the back of your chair or leave it in an empty chair.
- If you suspect you are being followed, cross the street or go into a store, restaurant or other public building.
- Know the whereabouts of all-night delicatessens and other safe locations.
- If someone in a car asks you a question, stay a good distance from the car when responding.
- Always carry enough money for cab fare home and quarters or phone cards to make phone calls.
- Try not to use cash machines at night.
Social Networking Safety Tips
Review the website's safety notifications, standards, and learn how to report violating content. Most often it will be disclosed at the registration phase. Otherwise, might be noted at the bottom of the site. This information will educate users about the function of their website in regard to Internet safety.
Parents: Talk to your children about social networking. Suggested topics to discuss would include not posting private information; explaining what information is private and public, pictures, and declining requests to meet people.
Understand that people are not who they claim they are. You wouldnt reveal your personal details to just anyone, would you? Dont post it on your profile unless you want everyone (including bad people) to see it. Dont agree to meet anyone online unless you specifically know that person.
If you wish to meet someone, do it safely. This discretion can be a difficult one to judge, but if you do choose to meet someone online, make sure youre in a safe location. I suggest meeting them in a large mall mainly because: its public, indoors, safe and provides either of you the option of running errands if you wish to not meet. Bring a friend with you just to be safe and have a good time.
Be careful Social Networking is a double-edged sword. Its okay to have fun and connect with other people on social networks, but just be alert to the fact that criminals may prey on others. Take precautions to prevent possible negative outcomes.
Setting your profile Private to screen outsiders. Most social networks will permit you to set your profile private to prevent outside individuals from viewing your profile. This enables you to reach out to others who you are friends with, but exclude incoming profile requests. I suggest parents enforce that their childrens profiles remain private.
Maintain your computers defenses. As a general precaution, its important to make sure you have an updated anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware and operating system updates. Its been noted previously, some MySpace advertisements contain malicious code and can infect your computer system.
Consider using a fake name or alias. There is no need to use your real name on social networks.
Dont get Phished. Phishing is a common tactic of spammers to compromise some elses account and send messages purporting their products. Take a moment to understand how to properly login to the social network. Dont click links you didnt ask for or expect. If a link prompts you to log in again its most likely a phishing scam.
If you become alarmed or suspicious about any unusual activity or have information regarding an incident, call the Department of Public Safety and Transportation for assistance at 516.877.3511 (off campus) or dial "5" from any campus phone.
Guides
Notices
Reporting Intruders or Suspicious Activity
At times people return to their work locations and observe a stranger. The stranger usually has a "'cover story," such as looking for employment, or trying to find someone. Regardless of the story provided, take close notice of the stranger's appearance, age, height, weight, and clothing, and notify Public Safety.
Do not forcefully confront intruders or pursue them when they flee. Such action involves a high degree of risk, and can result in assaults upon members of the university's community. It is far more advisable to be able to provide a good description of the stranger and the direction of flight. Then notify Public Safety immediately (dial 5 on campus phones or call 877-3511).
One method that has proven quite successful is to simply say "May I help you?" If the person is an intruder, the chances are quite high a "cover story" will exist, and the person will leave the area. While you are listening to the story, you can get a good look at the person and be able to provide an accurate description for the Public Safety Officer.
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