Safety FAQ

Is the campus patrolled 24 hours?

Yes. The Campus Safety and Security Department provides patrols and service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What if I live at the University off-campus housing facility?

Students who reside at Chanute Complex may call the Campus Safety and Security Department anytime. The department provides regular patrols to this facility and makes crime prevention services available to the residents.

How safe are college residence halls?

Colleges across the country are concerned with making housing facilities as safe as possible. To do this the University needs your help. It's everyone's responsibility to take security seriously. Residents should insure that they close and lock the exterior doors at all times, never prop doors open or let strangers into the building. Always escort off-campus guests, and report suspicious persons immediately to the Campus Safety and Security Department. Residence halls are locations of constant activity, so if you notice a door is not closing or locking properly, or that a light fixture is out, notify a University representative right away. Housing facilities can be safe places if everyone works together.

How do I protect my personal property?

Often the best protection you can provide for your valuables is not leaving them in an open and unattended location, and by securing them when they are not in use. Some of the residence halls supply lock boxes in the rooms to secure items. Ask a member of the housing staff. The Campus Safety & Security Department has several services available to aid in theft prevention and recovery.

Are weapons allowed on campus?

No. The University prohibits weapons or weapon replicas of any kind on campus.

What are emergency phones?

Emergency phones provide you with a means of notifying the Campus Safety & Security Department in case of emergency. By pushing the button on the unit, you are connected directly to the Campus Safety and Security Communications Center dispatcher. Emergency service is immediately dispatched to your location.

What do I need to know if I live in an apartment within the Daytona Beach community?

For many students and employees, Daytona Beach is a new experience and a new place to live. The University can assist you with this transition in several ways. The Housing Department maintains an off-campus housing information board to help you in identifying off-campus housing. The Campus Safety & Security Department has a "Safe Apartment" program which is available to any University community member by contacting the Crime Prevention office at 386-226-6498. Look for the information brochure entitled "Things to Know in Daytona."

How can I protect myself from identity theft?

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation, and students may be particularly vulnerable to this crime. Learn how to protect yourself and your future from identity theft by visiting this federal government website.

Does much theft occur on campus? 

Most crimes that occur on campus involve the theft of property while left unattended. These are very often called "crimes of opportunity," where an offender was given the chance to commit the crime. We encourage you to look at crime prevention through the crime prevention triangle. It illustrates the three things a criminal needs to commit a crime. Taking away the "opportunity" segment helps prevent crime.

Crimes of opportunity are the most common crimes committed on campuses across the nation. It is important to note that no campus can guarantee a crime-free environment. However, steps can be taken to reduce the opportunity for crime and consequently, your chances of being a victim. Always lock doors and keep property secure.