Campus Safety Alert Notices

University of Southern Maine Public Safety Campus Safety Alerts

December 12, 2011

USM SAFETY ALERT

Please be advised that the Gorham Police Department is investigating three robberies Gorham businesses that have taken place over the past several days. This, along with the fact that robberies and thefts tend to increase at this time of year, leads us at USM Public Safety to remind you of the following safety tips.

…..Anyone with information about the recent robberies in Gorham should contact the Gorham Police Department at 222-1660…..

General Safety Tips

* Always try to walk with someone when possible.
* Never enter a vehicle with someone you do not know.
* If being followed, go directly to a populated place.
* Report any suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to police.
* Check your vehicle before getting in.
* Lock your vehicle immediately after entering.
* Use USM's police escort service when you feel unsafe - call 780-5211.
* Do not leave your room or apartment door unlocked when you are not present.
* Do not prop your residence hall room door open even if you are nearby.
* Never leave valuables unattended (including while in the library or other study location).

This notice is provided as part of USM's safety awareness and education efforts, and complies with federal legislation known as the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

Per order:
Kevin J. Conger
Director of Public Safety
Chief of USM Police
12-12-2011

CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT
TIMELY NOTICE

April 29, 2011

Gorham Police and USM Public Safety are investigating the report from a female student of being approached by a car full of males while walking along College Ave. at approximately 2 a.m. this morning. One individual exited the vehicle and attempted to detain her. She was unharmed and made it safely to campus.

The vehicle was described as small and silver in color. All inhabitants in the vehicle were described as black males. No further details are available.

The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Gorham Police Department at 839-5581 or the USM Police Public Safety at 780-5211.

USM Public Safety offers the following safety tips:

*Always try to walk with someone when possible. Especially at night,
*If being followed, go directly to a populated place.
*Use Campus emergency phones located in parking lots and walkways to report an incident.
*Report any suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to police.
*Check your vehicle before getting in.
*Lock your vehicle immediately after entering.
*Use USM's police escort service when you feel unsafe.
*As always, do not prop dorm doors open and lock your room doors.

This notice is provided as part of USM’s safety awareness and education efforts, and complies with federal legislation known as the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

Per order of Kevin Conger, Chief of Police, USM Public Safety