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Safety and Security

The community, like any other, is as safe as its members choose to make it. The Office of Housing & Residence Life is concerned about the safety and welfare of all campus residences. 

Safety and security starts with your student!

North Lake Village is a relatively safe community. However, like any community, crimes can and do occur here. The University promotes campus safety and security in various ways:

  • Educating students about safety and security issues
  • Locking external residential building doors 24 hours
  • Upgrading security equipment
  • Testing fire detection and sprinkler systems
  • RAs perform nightly rounds at 10:00 pm and 1:00 am
  • RAs perform monthly room safety inspections.

Here is a list of the things we highly recommend students do to stay safe in their residence halls apartment buildings:

  1. Lock your door whenever you leave your apartment, even if it is for a short time! (It only takes a thief a few seconds to commit a crime!)
  2. Don't lend your room/apartment key to anyone. 
  3. Don't prop residence hall/apartment doors open -- remove props if you see them. 
  4. If you lose your room/apartment key, report it to the Commons Front Desk immediately. 
  5. Be concerned about others. If someone calls for help, check it out. 
  6. Ask strangers their purpose for being on your floor or in your building. 
  7. Report unusual happenings to your RA/RD, the Commons, or University Police.
  8. In the event of an emergency, contact University Police immediately (590-1911), then inform your RA/RD.
  9. Don't do your laundry alone during late night/early morning hours.
  10. Don't answer your room door without first identifying the person who is knocking.
  11. Avoid intoxication -- you are more vulnerable when you are under the influence of alcohol or any other drug! 
  12. If you witness any individual(s) committing on act of vandalism, report him/her to your RA/RD.
  13. Remember that your residence hall apartment is not just a place where you sleep and study; it is also your home and community. Part of being a responsible community member is taking pride in your environment and reporting instances of vandalism, as well as situations you observe which negatively affect the building's overall safety and security. Your guests, friends, and roommates should be encouraged to develop a similar attitude toward their environment.