Campus Safety Awareness

This emergency notification system provides text messages, phone and voicemail messages, alerting you to impending threatening conditions or situations. It’s easy and takes only a few moments to sign up.

Keep your suite and room doors locked. Use your peep holes. Do not open your doors to anyone that you do not know.

It is unsafe to give out your Blue Chip ID card. If you lose it, you must report it to Central Police immediately at (860) 832-2375.

If you see suspicious persons or activity, please notify Campus Police at (860) 832-2375 or call 911.

All guests must sign in at the front desk with a valid ID when entering the residence halls. If a Desk Attendant is not available, please use the QR code on the guest sign-in flyer to complete the sign-in process. Everyone must enter the building through the front entrance.

*For the latest visitor policy, please check with your hall staff.

For a complete list of Residence Hall/University Policies and Student Rights and Responsibilities, please view the Student Handbook. 

Below are guidelines that you must follow:

• No Smoking in Residence Halls – Smoking cigarettes, E-cigarettes or any kind of vaporizer in any state building is strictly prohibited.
• Never Cover or Tamper With Smoke Detectors – It is against the law and endangers everyone in the building.
• Never Hang Lights/Tapestries From The Ceiling – It is unsafe to hang items that may obstruct the sprinkler heads in any way.
• Do Not Block Areas of Egress – Do not block the window or entrance ways with furniture or other items.
• Fire Alarm Protocol – For everyone’s wellbeing, please exit the building when the fire alarm sounds. Individuals not exiting the building during a fire alarm will be subject to disciplinary action as well as placing their housing assignment in jeopardy.
• Fire Restricted Items – For your safety and the safety of others, know what items are fire restricted. Please view the current list of restricted items in the Student Guide to On-Campus Living section of the Student Handbook. It is your responsibility to comply with all Residence Life Policies.

• Please view the Campus Police webpage with information about Crime Prevention & Personal Safety for helpful safety tips. 
• Campus Police offers a mobile safety app called the LiveSafe App, which enables you to report tips to Central Police, use friends as “virtual escorts” in real time, place emergency calls, and access safety features. 
• If you are concerned about walking alone on campus, Campus Police will provide a security escort upon request. You can reach them at (860) 832-2375 to request an officer escort.
• There are over 75 Emergency Call Boxes across campus. It is important to learn their locations.

• Keep your vehicle locked at all times.
• Park in well lit areas. When returning to your vehicle, have your keys ready before you reach it.
• Check the back seat before you get in.
• Keep your wallet/purse and other valuables out of sight. Use the trunk of your vehicle.
• If you feel you are being followed, change direction and head for a well lit and populated area, i.e., stores, malls or even a police station.
• If your vehicle breaks down, stay with it. Make certain to lock the doors, put on your flashers and wait for help. If a passerby offers to help, do not get out of the vehicle; just open your window a crack and ask the person to contact the police department.
• Consider purchasing a cardboard windshield protector with the words: “HELP-CALL THE POLICE” on it and use it when you break down.
• Use your senses and be aware of your surroundings.

• If you think you are a victim/survivor of sexual/interpersonal violence, please call Campus Police at (860) 832-2375. It is better to err on the side of caution.
• Get to know your Resident Director and Resident Assistants within your building. Introduce yourself to them and participate in their programs. Community promotes safety. They are also a good connection to resources.
• You have several options: The choice is yours!
  • Go to safe place/preserve evidence.
  • Call someone you trust, such as your Hall Director, Resident Assistant, Women’s Center, Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention Specialist, or the local Sexual Assault Crisis Services.
  • Seek counseling either on campus or through a local resource.
  • Call University Police at (860) 832-2375 or dial 911 if you need emergency medical care or emergency support (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
  • Call the Ruth Boyea Women’s Center at (860) 832-1656.
  • Call the Office of Victim Advocacy at (860) 832-3796.
  • Call YMCA Sexual Assault Crisis Service. Statewide 24 hour toll free hotline: English (860) 505-0469 or Espanol (888) 568-8332.
  • For more information visit Student Wellness Health or Counseling and Student Development.