Know the location of the nearest
telephone and alarm.
Know the employees in the
surrounding offices and be aware of their hours.
If you are suspicious of people
hanging around, receive strange phone calls, or feel threatened, contact
Campus Security immediately at 778-782-3100.
If you feel uncomfortable after
someone enters your workspace, trust your instincts. Look directly
at the person, make it clear you are in charge and cannot be intimidated.
Plan emergency exits, know about
safe places and pay phones in your area.
Stick to well lit areas at night
and either use the buddy system or call Security for a Safewalk.
If someone you work with makes you
uncomfortable, discuss the situation with a coworker you trust or with the
Human Rights Office and plan your response to potential problems.
If you enter a washroom and you
suspect someone might be in there don't call out; go back out, go to a
safe lockable area and phone Campus Security for help.
If you are alone or working late
and you encounter someone unfamiliar, indicate that you are not
alone. Say "My supervisor will be right here and will be able
to help you."
If possible keep the door leading
to your office locked.
If you are working after hours
contact Campus Security for the "Lone Worker Program".
Vehicle Security
Keep your doors locked and your windows
rolled up. Remember to lock the trunk, the hatchback or the tailgate of a
station wagon.
Don’t place a mini
replica of a license plate or any personal identification (e.g. your name or
address) on your vehicle key ring.
Consider purchasing a
steering wheel lock or immobilizer to deter would-be thieves.
As you approach your
car, have your keys ready. Before entering the car check the back seat to make
sure no one is hiding there.
Engrave your battery,
wheel covers and car stereo with your driver’s license number (see “Operation
Identification” under Safety programs).
Store a spare key in
your wallet, not inside or outside the vehicle. Thieves know all the hiding
places.
Don’t invite a
vehicle break-in by leaving packages or valuables (radar detectors, cellular
phones, textbooks, CD players) in sight. Take valuables with you, put them
under the seat or lock them in the trunk.
Periodically check
your license plates to make sure they have not been stolen, switched or
altered.
If someone tries to
get into your vehicle, drive off immediately. If this is not possible, use your
horn to draw attention to what is happening.
Consider your
surroundings. Well lit, busy places are obviously the best spots to park. If
you have to park in a poorly lit area and are concerned with walking to or from
your vehicle call “Safe Walk” at Campus Security, 778.782.3100, to arrange for
an escort. Campus Security also has booster packs available for you to
jumpstart your car.
Report to Campus
Security any strange persons or behaviour you see in the parking lots or
surrounding areas.
Bank
Card Security
Use your hand or body to shield
your PIN during every transaction conducted at an Automated Banking
Machine (ABM) or at the checkout.
Keep an eye on your debit card
when conducting a transaction at the checkout.
Check your banking statements regularly
and contact your financial institution immediately if you detect any
unusual activity, for example, purchases you did not make or missing
charges.
Notify your financial institution
immediately, if your debit card is lost, stolen or retained by an ABM.
Memorize your PIN - only you
should know it. If you suspect that someone knows your PIN, even a friend
or family member, change it immediately.
Select a unique PIN. Never use
obvious information, such as, your telephone number, date of birth,
address or Social Insurance Number. These are numbers often stored in the
same place as your debit card enabling criminals to easily guess your PIN.
When using an ABM, if you suspect
anything unusual do not use the machine and report it to the financial
institution immediately.
Be alert. If someone is watching
you or makes you feel uncomfortable, cancel the transaction and use a
different machine.
Home Security
Always lock your doors and windows
even when leaving for "just a minute."
Never leave a house key available;
don’t hide a key under a doormat, in a flower pot, on the upper frame of the
door.
Exterior doors should
have "dead bolt" locks with a 1 inch bolt extending into the door
frame.
Install a wide-angel lens viewer
(peephole) in the front door. Never open the door without knowing who is there.
Sliding doors and windows should all have
"ventilation" locks as well as auxiliary locks to bolster
security. Be sure to include good locks for your garage, cellar, patio or
other exterior doors.
Lock all doors and windows when you go out.
Use timers so that lights, radio, TV, go on and off intermittently
throughout the house as if someone is home.
For longer trips be sure to stop mail and newspaper delivery
or have a trusted neighbor collect them daily.
IN SHORT -
MAKE YOU HOME LOOK "LIVED IN."
Bicycle Security
Purchase and use a good bicycle locking device. The bicycle
frame and both wheels should be secured to an immovable object, preferably a
bicycle rack. If you have a quick-release seat take it with you.
Try to park your bike in a well lit area. What looks good in
the day may not be adequately lit at night.
Engrave an identification number (driver's license number) in several places on your bike, e.g. the frame, both wheels, front fork, etc. Make sure the markings can be easily seen, as this will make it less attractive to a would-be thief (see "Operation Identification" under SFU Programs)