Campus / Dorm Security

A few months ago, college campus's began buzzing again. Freshman orientations (oh, how I remember them), RUSH, football games and fresh starts to finally get that GPA back-up to expectations all begin. It's an exciting time. However, its also an exciting time for the bad guy! Co-eds are particularly suspect. Often times ex's pose the greatest danger. Love triangles or the ability to move on is sometimes difficult to accept for broken hearted ex-boyfriends (or girlfriends for that matter). Although rare, its also possible that folks that have authentic keys to dorm rooms are not well intentioned. Even so, what if someone stole the keys of the RA??? Anything is possible and we have to prepare for probabilities. We all know what happened last year on the campus of Virginia Tech and other universities - and without question, 'copy cats' are always looking for some attention albeit positive or negative.

Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Be aware of your surroundings. If you have a late class make sure you walk in well lighted areas. Have some pepper spray on your key chain and your key chain in your hand. Don't be on your cell or I Pod - be focused on where you are and where you're going...PERIOD!
2. Call campus police if you sense some insecurities. Especially if you have an ex that's been stalking. Take immediate action in this situation.
3. Always lock you door while in your dorm room. Don't open it unless you "positively" know who is on the other side AND you totally trust this person.
4. Consider putting The Lock Jaw (www.lockjawsecurity.com) on your doors deadbolt lock. Maintenance will still be able to get in when you're not there - but you have both the right to privacy and safety when you're in your room.
5. Don't broadcast anything of significant value (e.g. jewelry) you may have. Obviously most everyone has a PC / laptop but 'cash and jewelry) are easy to grab and scat.

College life is a great life...it doesn't pay worth a crap but its a great time. Enjoy it and most of all...

Be Safe!