When walking or jogging:

• Go with someone.
• Stay away from isolated areas.
• Stay in well lit areas.

If you’re followed:

• Cross the street and change directions.
• Go to a well lighted area. Enter a store, house, residence hall, anywhere there are people.
• Notice and try to remember as much as possible about the person, so you can give a good description later.

If you’re a victim of a robbery:

• Don’t resist, No amount of money is worth taking chances with your life.
• Notify the campus police or local police immediately.
• Try to give a description that includes approximate age, height, weight, clothing, jewelry, and details on hair, scars, tattoos, anything that is noticeable.

Protect personal and University property:

• Lock your office door every time you leave.
• Engrave expensive equipment
• Engraving equipment is available upon request in the Campus Police office.
• Don’t store your purse in an unlocked desk drawer.
• Don’t leave your belongings unattended in libraries, hallways, locker rooms, or classrooms.

If you are working late:

• Keep your office door locked.
• Lock all doors behind you as you enter and exit the building.
• Advise the Campus Police that you are in your office.

Protect yourself and your car:

• Keep doors locked while driving.
• Don’t pick up hitchhikers.
• Always lock your car and take the keys.
• Park in well lighted areas.
• Place packages out of sight.

Contact Us

740 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163
Phone: (901) 448-4444
Email: utpolice@uthsc.edu