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Remember what your mom told you: Use crosswalks and be careful crossing streets. Cars are required to stop when you step into the crosswalk (where there's no traffic light), but they don't always do it. Make sure they see you and don't dart into traffic. They may be required to stop, but in a confrontation with a car, you will lose.

Be aware of your surroundings. Make eye contact with others. Show an awareness of those around you.

Look for emergency blue lights around campus, and note their location when you're out and about during your day. They allow you to summon help at the touch of a button in an emergency (sudden illness, fire, robbery, assault, etc....) You don't need to dial or even speak into the phone–a public safety officer will be sent to your location immediately (although you should tell the dispatcher what's wrong if you can). You can also use the phones to report suspicious activity, unusual behavior, or hazardous situations to Public Safety.

Familiarize yourself with campus blue light locations (see maps below.) There are over 100 blue lights located across main and south campus.

Pick walking routes that are well-lighted and well-traveled, even if they are longer. (Report malfunctioning lights to Public Safety at 443-2224 or 711.)

Try to walk with a companion, especially at night. If you are uncomfortable walking alone on campus, find an emergency phone and call Public Safety.

Call ahead to your destination if you can and let them know your route and estimated arrival time.

Take advantage of the Public Safety's Walking Escort Service. This nightly service provides walking teams of escorts and can get you across campus safely. Walking escorts are provided from academic buildings to residence halls or parking facilities, and vice versa. Escorts can be requested by calling the Department of Public Safety at 443-2224. Student marshals provide walking escorts during the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. throughout the academic year. It's a good number to memorize.