Mount Carmel Safety & Security wishes everyone happy holidays. As you go about this holiday season, please remember these personal safety tips:
- Use the buddy system whenever possible when walking to your car. On campus and on hospital property, Security is available for protective escorts as appropriate.
- Always have your keys in hand when going to or from your vehicle. Check the interior of the car before entering – be alert!
- Try to park your vehicle in a lighted area. When walking out into a parking lot, walk down the center of the aisle and not next to parked vehicles.
- If you have a cell phone, be sure to carry it on you and not in your purse. Most of all, if someone grabs your purse, LET IT GO! A purse and contents can be replaced.
- Perpetrators look for easy prey. Walk with confidence, with your head up.
- Be aware of your surroundings and remain alert at all times.
- Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases using check or debit/credit cards when possible.
- If gifts are brought to campus, please ensure you lock the items up appropriately or keep them within view/your possession as you would with your personal valuables.
- If you are out shopping, it is best to lock purchased items (gifts) in the trunk, out of sight.
- Ensure office doors/lockers are properly secured.
