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The Harbor College Sheriff’s Deputies, Security Officers and Cadets offer these tips to assist you in protecting yourself on any of the 9 Los Angeles Community College District campuses. However, only you can protect yourself by being aware of your surroundings and taking appropriate steps to prevent crime from happening.

If you feel that there may be an area of the campus that is unsafe, please bring that to the attention of any staff member, or the Sheriff’s Station on your campus and we will make the necessary notifications.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY:

• Personal property (cell phones, laptops, purses, briefcases, calculators, etc.) should never be left unattended. Take such items with you if you are leaving the office, classroom, or library.
• Protect all valuables in your classroom or office. Do not leave valuables in plain view.

PROTECT YOUR AUTOMOBILE:

• Always lock your car doors and never leave your keys in the vehicle.
• Try to park your car in a well-lit area.
• Avoid leaving property where it is visible.

PROTECT YOUR BICYCLE:

• Park your bicycle where you can keep an eye on it if at all possible. Lock your bicycle.
• Bicycle thefts are on the rise. There are several good bicycle anti-theft devices available. Heavy case hardened locks and chains afford the best protection.
• Record serial numbers, model numbers, and the value of your bicycle. Engrave the bicycle with your Operation Identification number.

PROTECT YOURSELF AT NIGHT:

• Avoid walking alone at night.
• Refrain from taking shortcuts; walk where there is plenty of light and traffic.

PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE WALKING OR JOGGING:

• Avoid walking or jogging alone after dark.
• Walk along well-lit routes.
• Be alert to your surroundings. If you suspect you are being followed, run in a different direction, go to the other side of the street and yell for help, or head quickly for a lighted area or group of people.
• Have your keys ready when returning to your residence hall or apartment and keep your personal or valuable items concealed and close to your body.

HELP US PROTECT YOU:

• Watch for suspicious persons in and/or around College buildings and in parking lots. Do not pursue them. Call the campus Sheriff’s Station immediately if you see any suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Report all thefts and property losses immediately to the Campus Sheriff’s Station.
• Be security conscious at all times.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY:

• If you see any suspicious activity or people on or near the campus, call or contact the Sheriff’s Station immediately. Do not assume that what you observe is an innocent activity or that it has already been reported.
• Do not assume the person is a visitor or College staff member that you have not seen before.

SUSPICIOUS PEOPLE MAY BE:

• Loitering about at unusual hours and locations: running, especially if something of value is being carried.
• Exhibiting unusual mental or physical symptoms. Person(s) could be under the influence of drugs, or otherwise needing medical or psychiatric assistance.
• Carrying property that might be suspicious, depending on the circumstances, going from room to room trying door handles.

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