UMPD Safety Tips:

General tips:

• At night, if at all possible, don’t walk alone, stay in well lit areas, and populated areas. (Avoid short cuts) Always let a friend know where you are and where you’re going.
• Learn your surroundings (Street names, building names, where emergency callboxes are located, etc…)
• Always make sure your vehicle windows are up and doors always locked. Avoid leaving valuables inside or visible within your vehicle.
• If living on campus make a second copy of your car key. If you lock yourself out of your vehicle you will have a spare key available in your room.
• Always lock your bicycle or motorcycle when leaving it unattended. (Even if unattended for a minute.)
• If you witness a crime, something out of the ordinary or just suspicious, don’t hesitate to call UMPD (207-581-4040) or find your nearest emergency callbox phone and report it.
• Don’t ever leave valuables unattended  (purses, wallets, laptops, cameras, book bags, etc…).
• Program UMPD’s dispatch number into your cell phone (207-581-4040).
• Never leave a party or a bar with someone you just met
• Never accept mixed drinks or open drinks from anyone.
• Immediately report any type of property damage (Example: broken windows, locks, door, etc…).

On-Campus Living Student Tips:

• Never leave your door propped, not even for a minute (Example: going to the bathroom or across the hall to see another resident).
• Never allow strangers or unauthorized people into your room.
• Learn who your Resident Assistants and Deeded Police Officer are and how to contact them.
• Learn who lives in your building and report any unattended unauthorized person within your Residential Hall.
• Never lend out your MaineCard or your room key to anyone.
• If a guest is visiting you for the night, always escort them around and remember you’re responsible for their actions and behavior.
• Never let strangers or unauthorized people into your Residential Hall.

Miscellaneous:

• If you are a student, faculty, or staff member, register your bicycle and/or your car keys with UMPD.
• If new on campus, pick up a campus map at UMPD or by going to www.umaine.edu/locator/ ^[1]
• Never hitchhike or pick up hitchhikers
• Protect your property by labeling everything with your name or initials (Example: text books, DVDs, electronics, clothes, laptops, etc…)
• If visiting campus, stop by the Student Services located in the Memorial Union or UMPD and pick up a free visitor parking permit. UMPD dispatcher will explain to you where you can park.
• If bringing a firearm on campus, IMMEDIATELY register it and leave it at UMPD. Please click here to review the UMPD Firearms Policy ^[2].
• If you lock yourself out of your vehicle or need a “jump start” for your battery, contact UMPD and an officer will assist you.