Security Notice: Safety reminders and tips

As the holiday season approaches, VUPD is reminding the Vanderbilt community to be vigilant in protecting yourself and your belongings to aid in crime prevention.

• Always lock the doors and windows of your room or dwelling, particularly when you are sleeping or even just going down the hall.
• Don’t prop open doors or allow strangers to “piggyback” into a residence hall.
• Secure your valuables and engrave expensive items with identifying information.
• Do not leave your identification, cell phone, keys, wallet, purse, laptop or other valuables in open view.
• Always keep your vehicle locked.
• Always secure your bicycle, scooter or other form of transportation with the appropriate lock.
• Report suspicious person(s) to VUPD. Try to provide a description of the person(s).
• Register cell phones, laptops, bicycles and scooters with VUPD’s Operation ID program.

Immediately report any criminal or suspicious activity to VUPD at 615-421-1911 (emergency) or 615-322-2745 (non-emergency), or utilize a Blue Light emergency phone or the VandySafe app.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, the following resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week:

• VUPD – 615-421-1911 (emergency) or 615-322-2745 (non-emergency)
• Title IX – 615-343-9004
• Project Safe – 615-322-SAFE (7233)
• University Counseling Center (UCC) – 615-322-2571