{"218851":{"#nid":"218851","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Student Safety during Summer in the City","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETech\u2019s location in the heart of Atlanta makes it a great place to spend the summer, whether you\u2019re interning, working or taking classes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe relaxed state of summer could lull you into a false sense of security, though. Warmer weather, fewer people on campus, and more time off campus could create a perfect storm for you to potentially be a victim of crime.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s important to take precautions year-round, but here are a few tips to help you stay safe throughout summer, both on and off campus:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERemember to lock all doors and windows before leaving. Leave an exterior or interior light on if you won\u2019t return until after dark so you have better visibility when you get home.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELet a roommate or friend know where you\u2019re going, when you\u2019ll be back and how to get in touch with you.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake plans to return home with the same group of people you left with.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDetermine how you\u2019ll get home before you leave the house. If you\u2019re coming from an on-campus location at night, call the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stingerette.com\u0022\u003EStingerette\u003C\/a\u003E. If you\u2019re off campus, consider calling a cab or using \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.uber.com\/\u0022\u003EUber\u003C\/a\u003E if you\u2019re not driving.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBe aware of your surroundings and avoid using mobile and electronic devices while traveling throughout the area.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKeep your wits about you. Use of alcohol and other substances could make you more vulnerable.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPractice the clean car rule by never leaving items in view inside your vehicle. Secure belongings in the glove box or trunk, including loose change and GPS mounts.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you see something suspicious, say something. On campus, call the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) at 404-894-2500. Off campus, call the Atlanta Police Department at 911.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd a few reminders specific to life on campus:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAvoid walking alone at night. If you do walk on campus, whether alone or with friends, use \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/guardian.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJacket Guardian\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not let others enter campus buildings behind you through secure access doors.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENever leave your valuables unsecured or unattended, and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/services\/\u0022\u003Eregister your property\u003C\/a\u003E with GTPD.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe relaxed state of summer could lull you into a false sense of security; take these precautions to help avoid being a victim of crime.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The relaxed state of summer could lull you into a false sense of security; take these precautions to help avoid being a victim of crime."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2013-06-24 15:23:27","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:14:27","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2013-06-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2013-06-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"106811":{"id":"106811","type":"image","title":"Campus Police","body":null,"created":"1449178188","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 21:29:48","changed":"1475894723","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:45:23","alt":"Campus Police","file":{"fid":"193984","name":"cops.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/cops_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/cops_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2555035,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/cops_0.jpg?itok=U0kmeZn8"}}},"media_ids":["106811"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/","title":"GTPD"}],"groups":[{"id":"1317","name":"News Briefs"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"2408","name":"campus safety"},{"id":"3390","name":"Georgia Tech Police Department"},{"id":"2543","name":"GTPD"},{"id":"167060","name":"safety"},{"id":"166847","name":"students"},{"id":"167076","name":"summer"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Police Department\u003Cbr \/\u003E404-894-2500\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:crimetips@police.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ecrimetips@police.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}