Staying Safe On Campus

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Staying SafeOn Campus in Madison
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Police Security

• UW Madison Police
• Responsible for campus security
• 1429 Monroe St.
• 262-2957
• Madison City Police
• Call 911 for any EMERGENCY!
• Use campus safety phones.

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Safety Tips

• Carry a cell phone
• Walk with a friend
• Report any crime or suspicion of a crime
  immediately
• Use public walkways and avoid shortcuts
• Make sure someone knows when you leave and when
  to expect you back

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SAFE Night-time Services

• SAFE Safe Arrival For Everyone
• SAFEwalk -- free
• On Campus Only
• SAFEride Cab -- 1
• Two Mile Radius
• SAFEride Bus -- free
• Downtown Campus
• See Handout for Hours Phone Numbers

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Protect Yourself Your Belongings

• Theft is most common crime on campus.
• Lock up your bike!
• Write your name inside your books.
• Dont leave items unattended.
• Lock your apartment door.

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Laws Related to Alcohol Drugs

• You must be 21 years old to enter a bar or club
  or to purchase or consume alcohol
• Providing alcohol to a minor is a crime
• Using a false ID card is a crime
• Using illegal drugs is a serious offense

Isnt being 21 or older GREAT?
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Crime Punishment

• Felony a crime punishable by imprisonment
• Sexual assault, theft of property (500 or more),
  reckless endangerment
• Misdemeanor all other crimes
• Disorderly conduct, indecent exposure, petty
  theft
• Failing to report a crime is a crime in WI
• Your immigration status may be jeopardized by
  committing any type of crime

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Driving in the USA

• An international drivers license is good for one
  year while living in the USA.

• If you need a WI drivers license, see the
  following http//www.dot.state.wi.us
• Make sure to know all rules and regulations of
  the road

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Questions?