Virginia Tech Police Department
Vehicle Security Tips
Keychain Safety
Never attach your name and/or address to your keychain (such as your Hokie Passport!). Remember that your Hokie Passport is personal information, as well as a key to your building! With a Hokie Passport, a threat could find your room on VT.edu, and use your passport to get into the building. Avoid hiding keys in obvious places, such as behind license plate screws, magnetic key holders, etc.
Never attach your name and/or address to your keychain (such as your Hokie Passport!). Remember that your Hokie Passport is personal information, as well as a key to your building! With a Hokie Passport, a threat could find your room on VT.edu, and use your passport to get into the building. Avoid hiding keys in obvious places, such as behind license plate screws, magnetic key holders, etc.
Out of Sight
Keep all expensive items out of view of the windows. For example, put
your MP3 player in the glove box. Large items should be locked in the
trunk. If you have to keep something in the passenger compartment, cover
it with something. Theft is a crime of opportunity, so if they can't see
what is in the car, they are much more likely to go to the next car.
Parking
Park in well-lit, highly visible lots. Always park as close to where most of the traffic (cars and pedestrians) are.
Parking
Park in well-lit, highly visible lots. Always park as close to where most of the traffic (cars and pedestrians) are.
Lock It!
Always lock doors and windows, even when it's just for a minute. If you need to cool the vehicle, use a sunscreen (never crack your window).
Callboxes
At Virginia Tech, there are blue-light emergency phones in every student lot on campus. Be familiar with their locations.
Personal Security
If a suspicious person is standing at your car, or near a parking spot, just keep going. Also look around the area of your vehicle, then inside, before getting in.
If a suspicious person is standing at your car, or near a parking spot, just keep going. Also look around the area of your vehicle, then inside, before getting in.
Know How to Defend Yourself
Enroll in a Rape Aggression Defense class today! Just click on the R.A.D. link on the right side of the page.
Enroll in a Rape Aggression Defense class today! Just click on the R.A.D. link on the right side of the page.
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