| January 16, 2008 |
Volume 18, Issue 1 |
Published by the Tulane University Health Sciences Center Police Department for the Health Sciences Center
It's the Mardi Gras Issue!
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a unique experience for natives and visitors alike. Every Mardi Gras differs from the one before, but there are constants such as rowdy people and hazardous situations. Find out what parts of the routes have the most police protection and go there. Understand that it may be impossible to rationally deal with a drunk person. Avoid confrontations by moving from that person and informing a police officer. There are even thieves who travel from afar to take advantage of parade goes. They range from con-men and pickpockets to robbers. Don't carry large amounts of cash and keep your purses in a safe place or at home. You are better off without a wallet. Take out your driver's license, Tulane I.D., and other cards. Keep them in your front pocket.
Mardi Gras 2007 Parade Schedule
For Downtown New Orleans
Friday Jan. 25, 2008 - Krewe of Oshun (6:00 pm), Krewe of Pygmalion (7:00 pm) , Saturday Jan. 26, 200 8 - Krewe of Pontchartrain (1:00 pm), Krewe of Shangri La (2:00 pm), Krewe of Sparta (6:00 pm), Krewe of Pegasus ( 6:45 pm), Sunday Jan. 27 , 200 8 - Krewe of Carrollton (Noon), Krewe of King Arthur (1:15 pm), Wednesday Jan . 30 , 200 8 - Krewe of Ancient Druids (6 pm), Thursday Jan. 31 , 200 8 - Knights of Babylon (5:45 pm), Krewe of Chaos (6:30 pm), Krewe of Muses (7:30 pm), Friday Feb. 1, 200 8 - Knights of Hermes (6:00 pm) Le Krewe d 'Etat (6:30 pm),
Krewe of Morpheus (7:45 pm), Saturday Feb. 2 , 200 8 - Krewe of Iris (11:00 am), Krewe of Tucks (12:30 pm), Krewe of Endymion (4:30 pm), Sunday Feb. 3 , 200 8 - Krewe of Okeanos (11:00 am), Krewe of Thoth (11:30 am), Krewe of Mid-City (2:00 pm), Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 pm), Monday Feb. 4 , 200 8 - Krewe of Proteus (5:15 pm), Krewe of Orpheus (5:45 pm), Tuesday Feb. 5 , 200 8 - Krewe of Zulu (8:00 am), Krewe of Rex (10:00 am), Krewe of Elks (follows Rex), Krewe of Crescent City (follows Elks).
Crime Myths-Parking in Garages
The higher you park in a garage the greater your chances of becoming a victim of crime. WRONG! The contemporary criminals vary in criminal strategy and purpose. Some have planned their crimes well, and realize that the lower levels of garages allow them a quicker escape by crosswalks, entrances, and exits. Others find that the greater number of automobiles on the lower levels provide additional opportunities to spot the type of car they preferred to steal, or find exposed valuables to break-in and take. The reality is that crimes can occur anywhere. Safeguard your autos and valuables, and always utilize escort services such as the TUHSC Police 24-hours a day escort.
**Crime Alert** Crime ALert** Crime Alert**
Please report all incidents or suspicious activity as soon as safety permits. Remember to travel in numbers whenever possible, utilize crosswalks, park in well lit and populated areas, and to use the TUHSC Police 24-hours Security Escort Services. Stop at the lobby post or call 988-5531 for information and safety brochures. In case of EMERGENCY call 988-5555 or 55555 if on campus, and 911 if off campus.
