University of Delaware - Health & Safety - Health & Safety

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Number of Public Safety Officers		48
Crimes on Campus		Aggravated Assault: 4 Arson: 1 Burglary: 32 Murder/Manslaughter: 0 Robbery: 8 Sex Offenses: 3 Vehicle Theft: 2
Safety Services		Bicycle identification Blue-light emergency phones Escort service Operation Identification Rape Aggression Defense Silent Witness Reports
Health Services		Allergy clinic Counseling and student development HIV Testing Immunization clinic Inpatient services Lab and x-ray Massage service discounted Medical clinic Nutrition clinic Self care cold and wound centers Sexual offense support Sport's medicine Wart clinic Women's health
Day Care Services?		No

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While there have been problems with the safety and security of a handful of UD students, there is essentially nothing to worry about. Safety issues are not uncommon in a college atmosphere such as Newark, where alcohol and youth account for a good majority of the crime. UD is certainly no worse than any other large campus and, if you put a little effort into avoiding bad situations, you should come through college unscathed.

On a day-to-day basis, most students don’t really worry about security. While it is always wise to keep an eye on your belongings, crime isn’t a major focus. The number of muggings, attacks, and rapes has been quite high, with the result that students have been a little more aware of their actions. There are many safety features on campus that help get students from one point to another, but these same features sadly do not extend to off-campus locations. This weakness has been a major issue, as nearly half of all UD students live off campus, and UD has taken some steps to change it. No college is completely free of problems, but Newark is a small town that is relatively safe and secure.

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lhuston

Economics '14

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Convenient but the Actual Doctoring Needs Work

I was sick very frequently freshman year and continually at student health but they never managed to heal me. They are extremely convenient because it is located right next to most residence halls and they are open 24/7 with someone always on staff and overnight beds. They can do blood tests and x-rays there and there is also a gynecology clinic there.

May 11, 2012

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mike639852

Economics and Econometrics '14

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Great Campus Safety and Help

The university of Delaware takes many measures to insure student health and safety. For starters all throughout the campus there are blue lights that can be pressed if you are every in trouble and at least one other light is always visible when standing by a light. Also, dorms need card keys to get in to. the university also has their own police force as well as always having the city of Newark police patrolling around. Very rarely does crime occur on campus most often it happens outside of campus somehwere else in the city of Newark. Akso if ever you are sick or just have health concerns we haev a student health service center that will be able to answer all of your questions and help you however you need.

May 07, 2012

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hannahsteller31

Communications '15

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Recent Crimes

Several alerts were issued about an alleged attempted rape/strangulation case with the suspect still at large for several weeks...'nuff said

Apr 20, 2012

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(302) 831-2222

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Laurel Hall
(302) 831-2226
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Theft is the crime with the second highest number of incidences. Leaving your things unattended in the library makes you a prime target, so keep an eye on your things. Even books are a valuable commodity to a thief on campus.
Even if you are 21 or older, you cannot walk around in public with an open alcoholic beverage. You will receive a fine for an open container violation.
You can now get emergency contraception (also known as the morning-after pill) at the Health Center thanks to the activism of certain student groups.

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