Individual Responsibility

The cooperation and involvement of all community members is essential for making the campus safe. All students, faculty, and staff should be alert at all times; immediately report malfunctions and suspicious persons or activity; be sure that doors are locked when leaving rooms or buildings; and take common sense precautions. Since over 90% of Cornell students live on campus, student cooperation and support are especially important. The College cannot be responsible for accidents, personal injury, damage to property or loss of personal property.

Everyone is requested to be aware of the following:

• Exterior doors of buildings should never be propped open.
• Room doors should be locked at night and when the student leaves, even for a short period of time.
• Residents should ask visitors to identify themselves before allowing access to the building or to their rooms.
• Keys should be carried at all times and never copied or loaned to others.
• Cars should be parked in lighted areas and kept locked at all times. Valuables should be concealed or locked in the trunk.
• Individuals who are behaving suspiciously should be immediately reported to campus safety staff.
• Students should request an escort if they feel unsafe walking from a parking lot or between buildings. Campus Safety is available for those who wish an escort. Dial x4299 or 895-4299 from an off-campus phone.
• Window shades or shutters should be drawn or closed at night, especially when room lights are on.
• Valuable items such as stereos, cameras, computers, and televisions should be permanently marked for identification.
• Students should avoid areas that are isolated or not well lit.