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Crime Prevention Tips

Safety when walking

  • Avoid walking alone at night. Get free, safe, on-demand transportation around campus at night by requesting a ride using the Clemson Nightline app.
  • Stay in well-lit, populated areas.
  • If you are confronted by an attacker, scream loudly and try to run to a safe area.
  • If you feel threatened, use the emergency "blue light" phones located around campus or call or text 911 from your smartphone.

Protecting you and your vehicle

  • Have your keys ready before you reach your car so you can open the door quickly.
  • Look in, around and under your car before you get in.
  • Do not assist occupants of disabled vehicles. Continue driving and use your smartphone to call 911 to report the disabled vehicle.
  • If your car breaks down, raise the hood, lock yourself in the car and call 911 or private vehicle assistance, if possible. If someone stops to help, stay in your locked car and open your window a crack to talk.
  • Always lock your car.
  • If you can't take all your valuables from your car, lock them out of sight in the trunk or glove compartment.
  • Never leave your windows cracked or your convertible top down.

In your office or residence hall

  • Lock up our valuables even if you are just going to be gone a few minutes.
  • When entering a secure area, don't let anyone "tailgate" in behind you. Make them show their ID if you don't know them.
  • Keep all or your personal information secure (home address, Social Security number, access PINs).
  • Don't leave your desk or office keys, personal identification or building-access cards in unsecured areas.
  • Call CUPD (864-656-2222) to report suspicious people or activities.

Protecting your valuables

  • Don’t leave your cell phone, laptop, purse or wallet unattended when you’re at the library or in another public area.
  • Record the serial numbers of your devices and register your valuables using the CUPD Property Registration tool to help you get them back if they are lost or stolen.
CUPD Property Registration Tool

Protecting E-Scooters

E-scooters can make traversing campus easier, reducing the need for a vehicle and needing to find a place to park. Follow these tips to help protect your e-scooter:

  • Secure e-scooters at the bike racks when not in use
  • Record the device's serial number and save receipt of purchase
  • Register your e-scooter with the CUPD Property Registration tool

Note: No rental or public-use e-scooters are available at Clemson University. All e-scooters on main campus are privately owned.

CUPD Property Registration Tool