Preventing theft and burglary

The potential for crime does exist, but by following the suggestions outlined here, you can substantially reduce the possibility that you, a friend or a colleague might become the victim of theft or burglary.

• Never leave valuables unattended, even for a minute. For example, if you are studying on campus and need to get a snack, take your belongings with you.
• Don’t leave expensive items visible from outside your home.
• Always lock your doors and windows when you leave, even for a few minutes.
• Do not post about your travels on social media until you have returned.
• Have an inventory of your valuables with the make, model and serial numbers. This can help you recover your items if they are found.
• Burglars tend to return to the same areas. If you see something suspicious, call 9-1-1.
• If you find an intruder in your home, do not try to apprehend the person. The intruder may be armed or may easily grab something in the room as a weapon. Get out of the room and call 9-1-1.
• If you have a bicycle, always lock it. UCPD recommends using a U-Lock. Register your bike here.
• Back up your documents on a service such as Google Drive or Dropbox. That way, if your laptop is ever stolen, you will not lose your work.

• Lock your doors and windows when you leave, even if you will just be gone for a minute.
• Never sleep in an unlocked room.
• If you lose your keys, report it immediately.
• If you find that your room has been entered, do not go inside or touch anything. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
• Do not let someone you do not know into the building.

• Lock your doors and windows anytime you leave, and when you are sleeping.
• If you lose your keys, report it to the property manager immediately.
• Leave some lights on while you are away, preferably on a timer.
• Do not let someone you do not know into the building.
• Before you sign a lease, look for a safe apartment. Read about what UCPD recommends you look for here.
• Ensure window AC units cannot be easily pushed in.

• Make sure the outside of your house is well lit at night.
• Lock your doors and windows anytime you leave, and when you are sleeping.
• If you are a renter and lose your keys, report it to the owner immediately.  If you or your family owns the house, consider replacing the locks as soon as possible.
• Leave some lights on while you are away, preferably on a timer.
• Ensure window AC units cannot be easily pushed in.