Arizona State University - Safety & Security

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College Prowler Take

Instances of serious crime at ASU are few and far between. One crime that many ASU students have either experienced, or at least heard about, is the bike theft. While some of these thefts can be hard to prevent, a good lock is one of the first things you should buy; the unlocked bikes will obviously be the first to go. You’d be surprised that people still leave their bikes unlocked, even knowing that it’s a problem. Most cases of violent crime are unrelated to the school or its police department. There are, inevitably, the occasional bar fights and other indecencies around Mill Avenue.

The city of Tempe in general is a pretty safe neighborhood. It is a college town, so the high urban crime that happens in a lot of big cities does not normally take place here. Most of the crime is by students, but I would definitely say that much of it is provoked and happens for obvious reasons. For example, if laptops are left unattended, or if cars are left unlocked, they are more likely to get stolen. Concerning sexual assault, a woman who is provocatively dressed, walking alone, and completely wasted is more likely to experience assault, rape, or date rape. In general, most students at ASU will never experience any problems with their safety. Either way, it is important and smart to take the necessary safety precautions wherever you may be. For a school of its size, safety and security at ASU are exceptional. To avoid crime, be careful and make smart decisions. Then again, this is good advice in just about any situation.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I personally feel very safe on... I personally feel very safe on campus. We have our own real police force (not a crummy security agency), and there are services like a safety escort service that can help you around campus late at night. The dorms are also very secure, with most of them being gated communities. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

When you actually look at the... When you actually look at the crime statistics, it may seem like a lot of crime goes on here, but I’ve never seen any of it. People have to remember that crime happens everywhere, and when you’re on a campus with 50,000 people, there will be a fair share of crime. All of it’s preventable. Lock up your bike! Everyone, especially women, should take advantage of the escort service, or at least use the buddy system. Keep your doors locked. All of the normal things you should do can keep you from running into most safety problems. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

I never feel unsafe on campus,... I never feel unsafe on campus, because there’s always people around; there’s usually even quite a bit of people at night, depending on what part of campus you’re on. I know there’s a problem with bike theft, but it’s never happened to me. I’d say the only time I feel unsafe is with the whole bar scene here. There’s a lot of crap that happens to people when they’re out drinking and partying with strangers. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

The biggest problem with safety at... The biggest problem with safety at ASU is due to its size. Theft can be a problem if you aren’t careful, as well as sexual assault. The sexual assault problem can definitely be blamed on the amount of partying that goes on here. Almost all types of crime involve drinking or drugs. I think the safety problems here are all highly preventable if people are careful and use common sense, especially women. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

There’s a big bike theft problem... There’s a big bike theft problem in Tempe, so always lock up your bike! I have never felt in any danger on campus or nearby, but I am 6’5 12345 Safety & Security Report

Did You Know?

ASU offers an “Emergency Procedures Flipchart” online at the following Web site: www.asu.edu/dps/emergency/emergency.htm. It offers what-to-do advice in scary situations like medical emergencies, fires, personal threats, disturbances, assault, power outages, flooding, bomb threats, and many more. It’s a great thing to read over before moving into a dorm or apartment, and it’s also important to keep up-to-date on the information.

The Safety Escort, a free campus taxi service that runs daily from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., is available by reservation at (480) 965-1515.

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