Safety and crime prevention

Reporting crimes to ASU Police.

Call 911 if you witness a crime.
Report any unusual or suspicious activity to our non-emergency line: 480-965-3456.

Provide as much information about a suspect or vehicle as possible:

• Suspect
  • Approximate age.
  • Clothing.
  • Gender.
  • Hair color.
  • Ethnicity.
  • Weapons — if any.
• Vehicle
  • Year, make and model.
  • Color.
  • License plate number.
  • Direction of travel

Personal

• Always be alert and aware of your surroundings.
• "If You See Something, Say Something".
• Protect your property | never leave personal belongings unattended.
• Secure your vehicle and valuables.
• Tell a friend or family member where you will be and when you will return.
• Use the ASU Police Department as a meet-up spot to buy and sell online items.
• Walk-in groups of two or more.
• Wear only one earbud or headphone when walking or riding your bike.

Avoid scams

• Use personal or encrypted WiFi when logging into websites.
• Do not accept checks in exchange for cash.
• Do not pay others with gift cards or wire transfers.
• Never share personal information:
  • Birthdate
  • Bank or credit card accounts or numbers.
  • Social Security number.

Dating

Always put your safety first. Call 911 anytime you feel uncomfortable or fearful.

• Always seek consent, listen to your partner’s response, and respect their decision to say “no.”
• Communicate your intentions and know what you are comfortable with.
• Drink responsibly and only if you are 21 or older. Remain within your comfort level when it comes to consumption.
• End calls, dates or texting whenever you feel uncomfortable.
• Know the boundaries and privacy of others and respect them.
• Take the relationship at your pace.
• Use your transportation to and from any date.

Online dating safety tips

• Avoid putting too many personal details on your profile.
  • Do not give out your full name, reveal where you live or work until you feel comfortable.
  • Search yourself online to ensure your data and photos are not public.
  • Use unique photos for your dating profile.
• Consider a Voice Number instead of your number.
• Get to know the person you are messaging before meeting in person.
• Know the policies and safety guidelines for each app or site you use. Notice when your location is shared and with whom it's shared.
• Meet in a public place or with a group of friends.
• Require all residence hall visitors to check in at the front desk and provide ID.
• Tell friends or family about your plans: where you are going, what time you expect to return, and the name of the person you're meeting.
• Think about sharing your location via the ASU LiveSafe app.
• Try "reverse image searching" to verify someone's profile pictures.
• Understand that you can end the date at any time.

Public transportation and ride sharing

• Double-check your pick-up vehicle information.
  • Ask drivers the name of the person they are supposed to pick up.
  • Ensure the license plate number and driver name matches the confirmation screen.
• Share your location with a friend or family member.
• Wait in well-lit areas.

Residence halls 

• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
• Do not let others follow you into secure buildings or gated areas.
• Do not invite strangers into your dorm room or residence.
• Lock your doors at all times.
• Never prop doors open.
• Take photos of valuable items and record serial numbers with the Foundrop app.