Rochester Institute of Technology - Safety & Security

Quick Stats

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Overall, the RIT campus is incredibly safe, considering the number of students. Mostly what Campus Safety deals with are drug- and alcohol-related problems, or occasional cases of automobile damage. Theft is not a notable problem on campus, and most cases occur only if the stolen items were left unattended or in unlocked rooms or cars. Students, male and female alike, say that they feel safe walking alone around campus at any hour of the day or night—this is mostly due to the overall serenity of the local area. The various blue phones around campus are for students who would want to phone in an emergency for whatever reason, and are another reason that students feel so secure here. Knowing that Campus Safety is only the push of a button away is very comforting to many students.

While Campus Safety is not highly regarded by many students, they are a respectable group who works (sometimes a little too hard) to ensure that the safety of all students is preserved. It is worth noting the past publicity that RIT received as a result of the so-called RIT riot during early May of 2004. This event was an isolated occurrence, and a brief one at that. Student sentiment was mixed regarding the incident. Some felt that Campus Safety and local police violated their rights as students, while others felt that the wily patrons were overly obnoxious and got what they deserved (mostly fines). The school administration has since addressed this problem by way of open forums and discussions about the causes behind the incident in hopes of preventing similar occurences from happening again.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

The campus has gotten safer over... The campus has gotten safer over the past couple of years. There were a lot of problems in the residence halls before, but now they have the 24-hour lockdown, so crime isn’t a big problem. Some of the fraternities prop open their doors so people can still get in to some dorms, though. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

My friends who have been here a... My friends who have been here a couple of years tell me not to walk back from late classes alone, but I’ve never had a problem. As long as you stick to the quarter-mile and walkways that are lit, you should be fine. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

Make sure you get the insurance... Make sure you get the insurance the school offers when you live in the dorms. If anything is going to happen to you, it will probably be along the lines of someone jacking (taking) your stuff. If you have insurance, at least you’ll get some money for the stuff you lost. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

The campus is pretty safe—I’ve... The campus is pretty safe—I’ve never really heard of any major problems here. Campus Safety doesn’t really seem to do much of anything, but I guess maybe they don’t have to? 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

I’ve never really had to deal with... I’ve never really had to deal with Campus Safety, so I guess that is an indicator of how safe the campus is. Parking services, on the other hand, are ridiculous. I get tickets for parking even where I am allowed to park! 12345 Safety & Security Report

Did You Know?

RIT’s Campus Safety offers weekend escort services, which students lovingly refer to as “the drunk bus.” The drunk bus circles the campus on weekend evenings, and offers students rides to their apartments, no matter how rude and obnoxious the students may seem. The drunk bus is a great resource to take advantage of if you have been out drinking or don’t want to ride home with someone who has been drinking. The bus is free of charge and drops students off in front of the dorm areas or apartment complexes.

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