Safety Tips from Brooklyn College Public Safety

TIPS THAT CAN HELP YOU AVOID BECOMING A VICTIM OF A CRIME

By taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the risk to yourself, and also discourage those who commit crime.

On Public Streets

•         Always be alert to your surroundings and aware of the people around you – especially if you’re alone or it’s dark.
•          Be aware of locations and situations which would make you vulnerable to crime.
•         Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible.
•         Walk confidently at a steady pace on the side of the street facing traffic.
•         Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes, and alleys where someone could hide
•         Don’t be afraid to make eye contact with people when walking.
•         Do not respond if a stranger speaks to you on the street, continue walking.

Vehicles and Parking

•         Always lock your vehicle doors after entering or leaving the vehicle.
•         Have your keys in your hand when approaching your car (or home). You’ll get inside much quicker and will avoid placing yourself in a vulnerable position.
•         Park your vehicle in well-lit, designated parking areas only.
•          If someone is loitering near your unoccupied vehicle as you approach it, keep walking or go to a safe place until the person leaves.
•         Do not keep valuables in your car. If you must, place them in the trunk where they will be out of sight or take them with you for safeguarding.

Around Campus

•         Be observant. Stay aware of your environment and familiarize yourself with campus buildings and locations of Public Safety Officer posts.
•          Never leave your property unattended – theft is always possible.
•          If you need to step out for a break or to get a snack, leave your property with someone you trust or take it with you.
•          After dark, walk in well-lit areas of campus and the surrounding area. Remain on well traveled walkways and walk in groups, if possible – there is safety in numbers.
•          Call Public Safety at 718-951-5511 to request a security escort to campus parking lots and nearby bus and subway stations. Requests should be made 15-20 minutes before needed.

If you see any suspicious activity on or near the campus, report it to the Brooklyn College Office of Public Safety at 718-951-5445

If you see something…say something.

The RAs @ Coney Island

The Rez Life Staff

Brooklyn College Rez Life Walks the Brooklyn Bridge

Riding the Subway to the Bridge

 

A great moment at the Bridge

   

Rez Life and Student Life Staff

Brooklyn College at the Brooklyn Bridge

Night view as we walk back to Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College students enjoying a great evening

This way to the Bridge

1st Tailgate of the Year in Honor of the Brooklyn College Lady Bulldogs

The Brooklyn College Lady Bulldog Volleyball Team came out to the first tailgate of the year. Students from the Residence Hall and campus came out to support the team and enjoy some great food.

Cool Mobile Apps for NYC...GO EXPLORE!

Check out some cool mobile apps to get you around NYC or just have a great time in the city:

Time Out New York

Find free things to do and see in New York with this great app, also check out restaurants specials and cheap eats.  Everything you need for living in NYC.

NYC Way

Delivering more than 60 apps for street vendors, nightlife, tourist attractions, subway stations, the garbage collection schedule, and everything in between, it’s hard to believe that this is also free.

MoMA

The MoMA app helps you by pulling up an audio tutorial talking about the painting or special exhibit. You’ll like it so much that you’ll want to come back for all new exhibits and special events (which are also conveniently updated regularly in the app).

Wayfinder NYC

This augmented reality Android app helps you find the subway, bus, or train stations nearest you. Hold up your phone as if you’re taking a photo, and you’ll see icons for the stations that are located in that direction. Click a station to get walking directions.

NYTimes The Scoop NYC

This collection of four regularly updated lists from The New York Times is a great start to planning your week. An events section lists the week’s performances, events and other happenings. Ongoing events and excursion ideas can be found in an “Only in N.Y.” 

Bookzee

Bookzee helps by allowing you to search all of NYC’s libraries for an available copy of any book. It plots the results on a map that can be clicked to reveal each library’s address, phone number, and hours.

American Museum of Natural History Explorer

The free iPhone app comes loaded with exhibit tours and has the option to create a custom tour. It gives turn-by-turn directions to the most significant exhibits and provides additional information about them.

iParks NY

Parks is a guide to New York City’s parks and park events. Sort by location, rating, distance from your phone, or filters like “must-see parks,” “parks with playgrounds” or “parks that don’t have playgrounds.”  Park events are also fully searchable.

HopStop

Provides public subway and bus directions for the 5 boroughs.

NYTimes

The New York Times Company.  Read articles from some of the best journalists on your smartphone.

Exit Strategy NYC

Exit Strategy NYC is the ultimate New York City Navigation app. Plan where to stand with Exit Strategy NYC and shave minutes off every trip!

Getting around NYC has never been faster!

Office of Student Life and Housing's Bike Awareness Event with Bike NYC...just another great Residence Life Program.

BC Rez Life

BC Rez Life
Residents Life at Brooklyn College is very important to us. We would like to take the time welcome you to your new home for the next academic year. We are very excited to start the semester off with various programs that will take place in the Residence Hall as well as on Campus. For more information check our page daily for upcoming events, programs and things going on currently on campus and back home at 1 Kenilworth.
Your RA’s,
Alberto, Handel, Marissa, Nkka, Erick and Sunny