Crimes against a person or property

Crimes against a person

The university has a zero-tolerance policy (SPP 814) with regard to acts of intimidation, threats of violence and acts of violence in the workplace. Visit the violence in the workplace page for more information.

Acts of Violence

• Flee the area to put distance between yourself and the attacker.
• Immediately dial 911 and request assistance.
• Shelter yourself. Try to place solid items between you and the attacker.
• Fight back. If possible, flee from fighting if the opportunity presents itself.
• Emergency call boxes (aka Blue Light Phones) are strategically located across each ASU campus. Immediate access to your local police department can be summoned by merely pushing a button.

Property crimes

ASU takes damage to property seriously and will promptly act to replace stolen or damaged property, remove graffiti, etc.

Criminal Damage or loss of State Property or Sponsor-Owned Equipment should be immediately reported to the ASU Police or local law enforcement agency.

Personal property, such as bikes should be registered at the site located on the contacts page. If stolen, bikes and other personal items may be covered by your homeowner’s policy, credit card insurance programs, or other non-traditional replacement programs.

Civil disturbance

Includes riots, demonstrations, or assemblies that become significantly disruptive.

• Report the situation to the ASU Police or local law enforcement agency.
• Avoid the area.
• Avoid provoking or obstructing demonstrators.
• Secure your area (lock doors, safes, files, vital records, and expensive equipment).
• Continue with normal routines as much as possible.
• If the disturbance is outside, stay away from doors or windows. Stay Inside!
• Prepare for evacuation or relocation.
• Follow law enforcement instructions.