Public Safety Tips – Caleb Laieski

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Public Safety Tips Caleb Laieski
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Review these safety tips

• Awareness of social events
• Bike awareness and safety
• Vehicle safety
• Holiday and vacation safety
• Internet scams
• Traffic tips

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Awareness at Social Events

• Be sure that at least one person is identified as
  the designated driver.
• Keep your friends or roommates informed of where
  you are going, when you plan on returning and who
  youll be with.
• Plan to be with at least one other friend when
  going out to a bar, club, or party.
• Do not drink beverages that are already open
  handed to you by people you dont know or trust.
  Never leave your drink unattended.
• Trust your instincts. If any social situation
  becomes uncomfortable or feels wrong, remain calm
  and leave immediately.
• If at any point, you or a friend feels
  disoriented or unusually intoxicated for what you
  have consumed, leave the bar or party
  immediately. Get medical help if necessary.

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Bike Awareness and Safety

• Always lock your bike when unattended, securing
  both the frame and wheels.
• Use multiple locking devices such as a
  kryptonite lock in combination with a steel
  cable.
• Use bike racks which are monitored by Drexel
  public safety.

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Vehicle Safety

• Park in well-lit, high-traffic areas.
• Keep valuables out of sight place all articles
  in the trunk, glove box, or remove altogether.
• Remove registration and insurance cards.
• Always lock your car and keep windows and
  sunroofs closed.
• Use anti-theft devices such as the "CLUB
  and/or LOJACK." Activate your alarm system.

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Holiday and Vacation Safety

• When leaving your campus residence or office for
  an extended period of time-
• Make sure you lock all doors and windows.
• Use your alarm system if you have one.
• Report locks, doors, windows, and alarm
  systems that have been broken or tampered with
  to Drexel Public Safety.
• Maintain key control, adhere to all access
  control procedures and wear/carry your ID Card.

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Internet Scams

• Avoid common scams encountered on malicious web
  sites and those sent through fraudulent e-mails
  (known as phishing) such as
• Any email asking you to confirm your user name or
  password or to update your credit card
  information
• Online auctions
• Foreign money offers and transfers
• Internet access services
• Information audit services
• Work-at-home offers
• Advanced free loans
• Credit card offers
• Business opportunities

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What can you do to avoid becoming a victim?

• Never give out confidential information such as
  your social security number, pin numbers and
  passwords.
• Always pay by credit card never send cash.
• Know with whom you are doing business.
• Use only secure networks for payment.
• Keep copies of all documents such as receipts and
  credit card statements.
• Check credit card and bank statements regularly
  for accuracy or unauthorized purchases

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Traffic Tips

• CELL PHONES - Philadelphia has enacted an
  ordinance that prohibits talking, dialing or
  texting on a handheld device while driving a
  motor vehicle. It also prohibits these activities
  while on a bicycle, scooter, in-line skates or
  skateboard. Hands-Free Devices are permitted.
• BUCKLE UP - It's the law. Besides, safety belts
  and restraint systems have saved countless lives.
  Make a habit of it, and be sure to check and make
  sure everyone else in your vehicle is buckled up
  as well. Don't forget to use the required safety
  seating for your children. Age/size-appropriate
  car seats and booster seats are available in many
  locations in many price ranges,
• DON'T DRIVE IMPAIRED - Although this seems very
  obvious, the unfortunate truth is that many
  people are driving under the influence of not
  just alcohol, but other mind or mood altering
  substances, including medications. The
  unnecessary tragedies caused by DUI related
  crashes can be avoided by two simple means
  having a designated driver, or taking a cab.

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