Community Safety

Stockton is an open and accessible campus that also serves as host site for many community and special interest groups. It is the responsibility of all users of the University and their guests to exercise common sense and reasonable care with respect to their personal safety and belongings.

Moving Safely Around Campus

The campus is well lighted, but some commonsense practices should be followed when walking, especially at night. Any student, faculty or staff may request an escort from Campus Police seven days a week, 24 hours a day by calling 609.652.4390.

·         Use common sense and be alert and aware of your surroundings. Watch out for suspicious persons and dangerous situations. Notify police of suspicious persons by calling Campus Police at 609.652.4390.

·         Plan your route; take well-lighted, actively-used walkways whenever possible; never take shortcuts through poorly-lighted areas. Have your car or residence keys ready before you reach your residence or vehicle.

·         Do not walk alone. Use the escort program. If you walk alone, walk near the curbs avoiding alleys, entryways and shrubs.

·         If you discover that someone is following you, get to a well-lighted area and telephone Campus Police at 609.652.4390.

·         NEVER accept a ride from a strange. NEVER hitchhike.

·         Commuters should lock any valuables out of sight in their trunks. Commuters using public transportation should adopt safety measures similar to those listed here.

Residential Safety

Campus Police have several strategies and programs in place to ensure the safety of the College’s resident student population. Please visit the Police Web site for details on the many services and partnerships in place for student safety.

·         The Safe Walk Escort Program is available on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 609.652.4390 to request an escort.

·         Operation Identification encourages students to register valuable personal belongings with Campus Police.

·         Vehicle registration for students and guests enables Police to enforce parking and visitor regulations.

·         Stockton Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that involves the entire community in campus safety.