Secure your valuables or take them with you every time you leave your office/workspace.
When entering a secure area, do NOT let someone “tailgate” in behind you. Ask persons unknown to you for a CUID and who they are visiting.
Keep all personal information secured (i.e., home address, SS#, and PIN access #).
Do not leave keys, personal identification or building access cards in unsecured areas.
Never prop open locked building doors.
Be discreet in your social plans. Do not advertise your plans to be away from work or school to anyone you do not know and trust personally.
Call 911 to report suspicious persons or activities.
INCREASING PERSONAL SAFETY
Maintain situational awareness in places where you are most comfortable. These locations are where we are more likely to let our guard down and become complacent.
Plan your activities with safety in mind. Have a schedule and plan of how you arrive and leave. Let those you trust know your plans and identify emergency contacts.
Pay attention to your surroundings when using electronic devices. Do not tune out of what is going on around you.
Do not leave cell phones, laptops, purses, bookbags or wallets unattended for any reason. If you need to step away from your workspace, secure these items or take them with you.
Keep a list of all property with serial numbers (i.e., electronic devices, valuable property, bicycles, etc.) to aid in identification and recovery in the event they are stolen.
Always lock your door when you leave the room or office. Never leave your space unsecured while unattended.
Never prop open doors. Security of academic buildings and residence halls is a key component of overall safety on campus. Prevent unauthorized access by ensuring that doors remain closed, locked and only those who have TigerOne Card access enter.
Do not give personal information to strangers. This includes social media and communication platforms (i.e., Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Use sturdy, reliable bicycle and moped locks.
Use lockers and locks when at the gym.
WHEN WALKING/JOGGING
Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Plan your route ahead of time and select well-traveled/populated areas.
Avoid walking alone at night.
Tiger Transit is a free on-campus nighttime transportation service for all students, faculty, and staff.
Tiger Transit does not operate when Clemson University is not in session and may be unable to provide service during peak traffic times surrounding home football games.
If you feel you are being followed, avoid deserted locations and move toward well-lit, populated areas. Seek locations where others are gathered or attended locations such as public gathering places, open stores, residential facilities, etc. and call 911.
If an aggressor confronts you, loudly alert others around you, draw attention to yourself and the situation, try to run to a safe area and call 911.
If you feel threatened, use an emergency blue light phone located around campus or call 911.
VEHICLE SAFETY
Have your key ready to open the door when approaching your vehicle.
Make sure your vehicle is locked and windows are secured before leaving it unattended.
Look inside your vehicle before you get in.
Secure all valuables out of sight or remove them from your vehicle altogether.
Park in well-lit areas that are more frequently used by others.
When parking at night, utilize Tiger Transit to request a safe ride from your parking area.
SAFETY TIPS FOR RIDE SHARE (like Uber & Lyft)
Wait for your ride indoors if possible
Confirm details when the car arrives
Always ask the driver verification questions such as “What’s my name?”
Map your own route during the ride
Don’t share private information with your driver
Ride in the back seat
Tell a friend where you’re going and who you’re with
CYBERSECURITY
Secure all devices with a password and lock your device when unattended.
Use two-factor authentication whenever possible.
Avoid clicking suspicious links and report phishing to CCIT.
Use strong passwords, never share passwords and never use the same password more than once.
Run reputable anti-malware/anti-virus programs and complete system updates regularly.
Encrypt Confidential or Restricted Data in emails.
