| CAMPUS POLICE - Police Informer Newsletter |
“Reducing Crime and Promoting Safety”
SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH: When getting a phone call, if you don’t recognize the number, you might consider not answering. If you do answer, be cautious of scammers. Never give out personal information over the phone. Even if the caller was legitimate, some calls especially cell phones can be overheard.
WARMER WEATHER MEANS OUTSIDE WORKING OUT
Safety for Runners, Walkers and Bicyclists
Lots of people are out there these days working to stay fit and get in shape. It's healthy, good for you and an inexpensive way to maintain a regular exercise regimen. While you're working out, you want to stay safe. Here we offer you a few tips on doing just that!
 | Stay alert at all times. The more aware you are, the less vulnerable you are. |
| Vary your route. That way, a potential attacker won't get to know your routine. |
| Run clear of parked cars or bushes. Run against traffic so you can observe approaching automobiles. |
Sometimes runners and walkers get lulled into a "zone" where they are so focused on their exercise they lose track of what's going on around them. This state can make runners and walkers more vulnerable to attacks. Walk and run with confidence and purpose. If you get bored running without music, practice identifying characteristics of strangers and memorizing license tags to keep you from "zoning out
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The number of fatalities in drunk-driving crashes has declined 38
percent since 1982, going from 21,113 in 1982 to 12,998 in 2007. There were
8,100 fewer drunk-driving fatalities in 2007 than in 1982.
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LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON: ALCOHOL ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FIRE SAFETY, AND PARKING RULES/REGULATIONS. Pamphlets are available in the lobby of the QCCPD.
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Never forgotten: Binge Drinking Fatalities
Chad Denison, 20, a junior at the State College at Cortlant, died after falling down a flight of stairs the morning after an off-campus party.
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CAN YOU TELL – CAN YOU SMELL- WHAT GAS IT IS
The poisonous gas that kills nearly 300 people in their homes a year has no smell. What’s more it has not taste or color. The gas is carbon monoxide or “CO” and is truly a “senseless killer”.
Practice evacuating the building blindfolded. In
a real fire situation, the amount of smoke generated by a fire most likely will
make it difficult to see.
Practice staying low to the ground when escaping.
Feel all doors before opening them. If a door is hot, get out another
way.
Learn to stop, drop to the ground, roll if clothes catch fire.
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THE ADVENTURES OF OFFICER BOB
Thieving Tom attempted to siphon gasoline from a motor home. He got more than he bargained for. Officer Bob arrived at the scene and found Thieving Tom curled up next to the motor home near spilled sewage. Officer Bob reported that Thieving Tom had admitted trying to steal gasoline and plugged his hose into the sewage tank by mistake.
PARKING APPEAL EXCUSE OF THE MONTH:
“The sign as you enter the campus at the stop sign only suggests Faculty/Staff Parking-and DOES NOT stipulate Staff/Faculty Only. This school has a very nice scam going to illegally give tickets for bogus offenses.”
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EMERGENCIES ON CAMPUS DIAL 4444
Quinsigamond Community College Police
Department
"Reducing Crime and
Promoting Safety"
508-854-4221 Non Emergencies.
508-854-4444 Emergencies from
off campus & from a cell phone.
508-854-4200 Chiefs Office.
670 West Boylston Street Worcester, Ma 01606
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