Personal and Property Safety

Personal Safety

  • Use common sense. Try not to walk alone or appear distracted by wearing headphones or talking on your cell phone.

  • At night, always walk with a friend and use lighted pathways to navigate throughout the University.

  • Use the campus transportation services and security escorts.

  • If you see something, say something. Contact police by using a Blue Phone or Bulldog Mobile.

  • Report any questionable activity or crime right away.

  • Do not carry or display large amounts of money or jewelry.

  • If approached by someone demanding money, do not resist.  Turn over the money then call the Police immediately.

  • Obey the law: Avoid illegal drugs and alcohol.

  • Identify visitors through a window or peephole before opening the door.

  • Request service people to show proper credentials before you let them into your apartment.

  • Never hesitate to contact the Police if you have been a victim of a crime.

  • Please use the campus transportation services and security escorts at night by calling 203 432-6330 or 203-432-WALK.

Property Safety

  • Get a good U-lock for your bike.

  • Get a cable lock for your laptop.

  • No lock works UNLESS you lock it.

  • Lock public doors or gates to your apartment building, dormitory, or office.

  • Never leave a public door propped open. Always lock your door whenever you leave your room.

  • Always lock windows that are accessible from the outside.

  • Avoid leaving valuables in common rooms or coat rooms. 

  • When leaving your room for vacation or recess, store valuables in a security storage area or take them with you.

  • Don’t leave items within view in your car. Always lock car doors and purchase an anti-theft device.

  • Record serial #s, model, & brand of valuables. Stolen property can’t be lawfully reclaimed unless it can be identified.

  • Keep house and car keys on separate key chains. When leaving your car for service or at a lot, leave only the car keys.

  • Never attach your address to your keychain. Yale urges you never to attach your ID tag to your keychain.

  • Do not lend your keys or ID tag to service people.

  • If a stranger asks to use your telephone, do not let them. Offer to call for assistance for them.

  • If one of your Apple devices goes missing, iCloud can help you figure out where you left it. Just sign in at iCloud.com or use the Find My iPhone app to see your missing device on a map.  Get the Find My iPhone app or click here.

  • The YPD ITS staff recommends this app "Where's My Droid."  To learn more about how this works and download it for free click here.