Education 1001- Campus Safety

Last time in class, we talked and read about how to be safe and defend yourself on campus. I think a lot of people have this idea that since St. George is relatively small town, there is no crime, but no matter where you go there will always be crime, and know how to prepare for that . 
Dixie State College campus police force is one of the best in the nation. I think that is a very comforting fact and we are very luck to have a group of officers that take their job so seriously. 
Some of the tips that we talked about and that the book mentioned is:

• Lock your house doors when you're away and when you're home. Always check before answering the door.
• Look your car both when your in it or when it's parked.
• Carry a working, charged, cell phone.
• Always be alert and aware when your walking on campus
• Stand up for yourself if someone says something that makes you feel uncomfortable. Don't let people think you're not an aggressive person. 
• Assert your opinion. Don't be a push-over!
• Make sure you get to know the people you're spending alone time with first.
• Let people, like your roommates, know your schedule so they know when to expect you home.
• Avoid being alone. Especially in dark deserted places.
• Avoid drugs and alcohol. 
• Follow your intuition. If you feel uncomfortable, even if you don't know why, leave. Campus police will be more than happy to escort you to your car or apartment if you are uncomfortable going alone.