Louisiana State University - Health & Safety

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Number of Public Safety Officers		71 officers
Crimes on Campus		Aggravated Assault: 4 Arson: 4 Burglary: 99 Murder/Manslaughter: 0 Robbery: 4 Sex Offenses: 6 Vehicle Theft: 22
Safety Services		(RAD) Rape defense classes 24-hour police patrols Campus transit Card access to dorms Emergency call-boxes Extensive campus lighting LSU CrimeStoppers Mountain bike control Operation ID
Health Services		STD screening 24-hour crisis intervention (225) 924-5781 Basic medical services with specialty clinics including dermatology, orthopedics, ear/nose/throat, and ophthalmology Blood chemistry profiling Diagnostic imaging Free dental screening Gynecology department Mental health services On-site pharmacy, immunizations and vaccinations Sexual Assault Victim's Advocates (SAVAs) Program
Day Care Services?		Yes

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Since the Baton Rouge and LSU community were shocked by the rampage of a serial killer in 2003, safety has become a serious issue at LSU. Every area of safety on campus has been tightened, and several awareness campaigns helped spread the word about tips on keeping knowledgeable of one’s surroundings. LSU police, including some undercover officers, constantly patrol campus. Dorm security has been tightened, with all of the dorms requiring some sort of card-swipe access, and many dorms now instituting a “pour-at-the-door” policy, not allowing in outside drinks that might contain alcohol. Campus Transit provides students with a ride around campus after hours, and more extensive lighting helps to make the campus brighter after-hours. However, despite these many advances, LSU still has incidences, and students still complain of feeling unsafe. With a university the size of a small town, it is not uncommon to hear the occasional reports of burglary, assaults, and vandalism. The best advice students can take is to be aware and alert at all times, to keep track of their valuables, and to avoid traveling alone at night.

Despite the crimes students have heard of, most students feel safe around campus. While they might get spooked walking home across the tree-cloaked campus, or feel it necessary to lock up their wallet in their room, most students do not feel genuinely threatened at any time.

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Health & Safety at Louisiana State University

brooksboi11

'15

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

B+

Crime on Campus

LSU provides safety and security for its students with mobile alerts if anything is happening around or on the campus. Also, with campus police patroling efficently it makes you feel better.

Feb 13, 2012

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lierica

'14

Communications

A-

Our Community

Many of LSU's police patrol the entire campus 24/7. Our community is safer than I thought initially. Even though the campus is not in the best part of town, it doesn't feel like it, because of the steps our leaders have taken.

Dec 30, 2011

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teara1314

'14

Registered Nursing (RN)

C+

Campus Crime

There are many thieves on campus resulting in many thefts. Booksacks, laptops, and cell phones are always being stollen.

Nov 18, 2011

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The LSU Police Department Web site has a daily crime blotter, allowing students to keep track of any crimes occurring on campus.

At any given time, five to seven patrol units are in the area keeping response time on campus under a minute.

According to the LSU Police Department, the most common violation is theft from buildings.

The LSU Police Department conducts a lighting survey monthly to make sure that all areas on campus are well lit.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

911 (emergencies) (225) 578-3231 (LSU Police Department) (225) 578-2746 (CrimeStoppers Hotline)

Health CenterWhat's This?

(225) 578-6271
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (medical clinics and pharmacy only)

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College Prowler guides are in the hands of students throughout the entire process. Because you can't make student-written guides without the students, we have students at each campus who write, edit, and survey their peers for every guide that we publish. Thanks to our most recent student author at LSU

Name: Kim Moreau

Hometown: Baton Rouge, La

Major: Journalism

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