{"id":296,"date":"2013-02-19T16:09:36","date_gmt":"2013-02-19T21:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.law.harvard.edu\/doso\/?p=296"},"modified":"2013-02-19T16:09:36","modified_gmt":"2013-02-19T21:09:36","slug":"safety-on-and-around-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.blogs.harvard.edu\/doso\/2013\/02\/19\/safety-on-and-around-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety on and around campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the new year begins, I want to highlight a number of issues about safety.<\/p>\n

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  1. Our office hosts the Harvard University Police Department (\u00b3HUPD\u00b2) in an annual safety presentation early in the school year.\u00a0 This year, the session will take place on Wednesday, September 12 at noon in WCC 1019.<\/li>\n
  2. Our office sponsors RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) classes.\u00a0 This year, we will hold two sessions in the fall on September 14\u00a0 12-2 and September 27 3:30-5:30.\u00a0 Please email wellness@law<\/a> to register for either session.\u00a0 In the spring, we will host a complete 4 night training session.\u00a0 HUPD has more information about RAD and other RAD programs on campus at their website<\/a>.\u00a0 We are always happy to host other safety programs on request or collaborate with students or student organizations in arranging programs of particular interest..<\/li>\n
  3. Our office offers a Laptop<\/a> and Bike<\/a> Registration program with HUPD.\u00a0 This year, the registration will take place from Tuesday September 11 through Thursday, September 13th<\/sup> from 11am-1pm in the WCC first floor. \u00a0According to HUPD, the vast majority of crime on campus is property crime (95%). Most of the property stolen is left unattended in public areas or in unlocked rooms.\u00a0 Never leave your belongings unattended and please insure your laptop and other valuables. Renter\u00b9s insurance is fairly inexpensive.\u00a0 It may also be the case that these items are covered by your parent\u00b9s or spouse\/partner\u00b9s insurance.<\/li>\n
  4. The University and Law School offer a number of evening transportation options.\u00a0 Our website has info about campus transportation<\/a> options including a campus shuttle system and a University evening van service which serves most areas of Cambridge.\u00a0 For students who live outside the limits of the evening van services, the Law School offers an evening taxi service<\/a>.\u00a0 Taxi vouchers are available from the library\u00b9s circulation desk during library circulation hours.\u00a0 Finally, The University has a campus escort program<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. MessageMe<\/a> is the University’s primary tool for emergency notifications to the campus community. MessageMe streamlines community communications allowing crisis support leaders to immediately and simultaneously send messages to the University community via the community members’ preferred contact methods: phone, text messaging, email, RSS, Facebook, or Twitter.\u00a0 Currently, there are more than 24,000 MessageMe subscribers at Harvard.<\/li>\n
  6. HUPD has an extensive website<\/a> – it is really worth your time to familiarize yourself with the site.\u00a0 From safety tips to resources to crime statistics, it is quite helpful.<\/li>\n
  7. The website includes a link to the Clery Act statistics on campus crime<\/a> for Harvard\u00b9s previous academic year<\/li>\n
  8. HUPD sends occasional community advisories<\/a> when they wish to alert the community of a particular security issue.\u00a0 Check the link for archived advisories.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    I want to draw your attention to the past two advisories as they involved two rapes that occurred this August.\u00a0 The first occurred in Harvard Yard on August 10 at 3:15 a.m.\u00a0 The second happened near the intersection of Kirkland and Oxford streets on August 14 after 11:00 p.m.\u00a0 More information about each report is available at: http:\/\/www.hupd.harvard.edu\/advisories.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    The Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) is investigating these incidents aggressively and has increased patrols in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

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    Although the survivor is never at fault, prioritizing one’s personal safety is a good idea. In light of these incidents, we encourage all of you to take precautions, particularly after dark. \u00a0The following recommendations come from the HUPD and the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (OSAPR)<\/a><\/p>\n

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