The Salisbury University Police Department (SUPD) strives to enhance the educational and cultural experience for all students, faculty, staff and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement and security services.

Each month, we share important safety information with the campus community. While SUPD is always monitoring campus safety, our safest environment is made possible when we all are aware of our surroundings and being observant to possible threats.

This month’s topic:

Crime prevention tips for the holiday break

Many students will be away from their off-campus apartments and houses, making it a more opportune time for those with bad intentions to burglarize property. There are steps you can take to lessen the chances of this happening to you during the upcoming breaks:

• Do not announce your absence from your house or apartment on social media; your friends are not necessarily the only people seeing your posts.
• Avoid leaving your vehicle parked overnight filled with your luggage or other items of value.
• Be sure any vehicles left near campus are locked (a good habit to maintain whether it’s during a holiday break or not).
• Make sure you do a thorough job of locking your doors and windows of your residence.
• Give your house or apartment the appearance of being lived in. You may use electronic timers for interior lights and televisions or you can simply leave the lights on.
• Large display of valuables should not be visible through windows and doors of your residence. Close your curtains and blinds.
• Consider taking high-value items home. If you leave your items, make sure you write down their make, model and serial number.
• Place your bikes inside your house or apartment. Do not give thieves the opportunity to take your possessions.
• Ask the local police to conduct patrol checks of your residence while you are away.

• Salisbury University Police – 410-548-6222
• Salisbury City Police – 410-548-3165
• Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office – 410-548-4891
• Fruitland Police – 410-548-2803
• Maryland State Police – 410-749-3101

 For more information and safety tips, visit the SUPD webpage.

In the event of an emergency, always dial 911. For non-emergency assistance, call 410-543-6222 or visit the SUPD webpage.

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