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Safety Bulletins |
Dial 8-4200 |
OCTOBER 20, 2009
A number of car break-ins took place last evening on campus, and personal
possessions such as GPS units and iPods have been stolen. There were no
physical confrontations or injuries as a result of these break-ins.
The Lehigh University Police Department reminds you to take basic safety
precautions such as locking the doors of your vehicles, removing valuable
items from the car, or storing them in locations where they will not be in
plan sight, such as the trunk of the car. Those with remote GPS units
should remove both the unit and suction cups that attach the system to the
windshield when the car is unattended.
Members of the Lehigh community are also urged to immediately report any
suspicious activity, people or vehicles by calling the Lehigh University
Police Department at 610-758-4200.
A number of pro-active safety programs are available, such as the VIN
(Vehicle Identification Etching) program and the PR0 (Property Registration
Online) program, which help members of the Lehigh community in the event
their property is stolen.
As always, safety is a shared responsibility. It is important to be
vigilant in regard to your safety and to try, if possible, to walk in
well-lit areas and in groups. Regardless of where you live, secure all
doors and windows and keep them locked at all times.
Additionally, make sure to remember to utilize the Safety Escort Service by
calling 610-758-1111, or use the Take A Ride Around Campus Safely (TRACS)
service when traveling on campus at night.
Chief Ed Shupp
Lehigh University Police Department
