It鈥檚 unfortunate, but theft happens. Personal item theft is the number one reported crime at post-secondary institutions, including 911吃瓜. How can we work together to keep our valuable items safe? It鈥檚 actually relatively easy!
Post-secondary life is busy. Moving from lecture to lab, your car to the coffee shop or from transit to the library; university community members are always on the go so it鈥檚 easy to forget you鈥檙e carrying around thousands of dollars鈥� worth of gear such as laptops, phones, books, bags, headphones and your wallet.
Let鈥檚 take a few moments to remind ourselves how to keep our valuables safe even when we鈥檙e hustling around campus.
Even if you're just getting up from your library desk to use the washroom, bring your items with you are ask a friend to keep watch. A laptop sitting solo on a desk or your bag left on the floor are easy targets for a thief.
If you see something that just feels a bit off - report it! Contact Campus Public Safety's emergency line at 778.782.4500.
Firmly close doors when entering or exiting your office or work/learning space (similar if you were coming and going from an apartment building).
Personalize items with stickers or engravings. This makes them less attractive for theft as it lowers their resell value.
Let's work together to keep campuses a safe space for us all!
