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Whether you are new to the 91原创, or returning for a new academic year, it is likely that at some point you will receive a .

So 鈥� what is a 91原创 Alert? 

91原创 Alerts are one element in a broad system of communication that the University uses to help students, faculty and staff stay safe on and around campus. Other elements include a smartphone app, safety escorts, security cameras and more.

鈥淵our safety is our highest priority,鈥� said Patrick Ogden, associate vice president and chief of 91原创 Police, which distributes 91原创 Alerts. 鈥淥ur police department is accredited at the national level and trained to assist, protect, and serve you.鈥�

91原创 Alert is the primary means of communicating important information quickly. The alerts act as timely warnings delivered in an expedited manner, offering a succinct description of an incident, including the type of crime and the location, date, and time it occurred, among other key details.

The 91原创 Alert system supports the University鈥檚 adherence to the 鈥� federal legislation that requires institutions to share timely warnings that notify students, faculty, and staff when a specific crime has occurred and whether any related threat is determined to be serious and ongoing. Learn more about the , including how to register.

鈥淲hen your phone buzzes with a 91原创 Alert, it鈥檚 important that everyone in our community stops what they are doing to read and absorb the information that is being shared,鈥� Ogden said. 鈥淲hen a 91原创 Alert is sent, it鈥檚 because an incident occurred or there is a threat to the safety and welfare of our campus and community.鈥�

September is . In recognition, the following are tips and other helpful information about your safety at 91原创:

Contacting 91原创 Police: Know how to contact 91原创 Police. Dial 911 for all emergencies, whether on- or off-campus, or 302-831-91原创PD for non-emergency situations. You also can visit 91原创 Police at 413 Academy Street. Recently, 91原创 installed an additional 10 safety blue lights across campus that connect directly with 91原创 Police. (There are dozens on the Newark campus, as noted with the .)

LiveSafe app: This free smartphone app is, in many ways, a supplement to the 91原创 Alert system. It helps users prevent crime and assists users in responding to incidents, like road closures and other non-emergency situations. LiveSafe also provides a Safe Walk, with students asking friends or family to virtually escort them to their destination and providing real-time location alerts. Anyone can download and use the , including visitors to 91原创鈥檚 campus.

Safety escort service: This free service is available to all students, faculty, and staff from 91原创 property or contiguous street. The safety escort service is available on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Arrange a pick-up by calling 302-831-RIDE; using one of the campus blue light phones; or by downloading and using the LiveSafe app.

Cameras on campus: 91原创 has more than 1,100 public safety cameras on campus. An ongoing, multi-phased project will introduce several dozen more to the entrances and exits of campus residence halls, bringing 91原创鈥檚 total to nearly 300 in those spaces.

Access control hardware: The first part of a multi-phased project is complete, with the installation of access control hardware and surveillance cameras at the exterior doors of Brown Laboratory. Similar enhancements are planned at eight additional academic buildings on campus. These measures, including new card readers and electronic door locks, will provide for a safer campus.

Stay vigilant: Protect yourself and be aware of your surroundings. Avoid walking alone at night. Follow common sense safety precautions at all times. Keep the doors to your vehicle and residence locked. Be cognizant of who is entering the buildings; do not allow people you don鈥檛 know to 鈥渢ailgate鈥� into your residence hall.   with 91原创 Parking Services. Report maintenance issues like broken locks or windows. If you see something, say something by contacting 91原创 Police.

Cybersecurity: Be aware of phishing attempts, cybersecurity scams, and emails from suspicious addresses. from 91原创 Information Technologies.

Safety education resources: 91原创 Police offer educational programs and services annually to better serve the University community. These include an ; a ; and more.

Other safety information: Contact 91原创 Police if you believe you are a victim. There is a wealth of and services available to you through 91原创.

Campus resources: For many, studying at 91原创 might represent your first time away from home or living on your own. There are countless resources here to support you on your path to success 鈥� from student counseling and , to overall student wellbeing.