| August 18, 2009 |
Volume 19, Issue 8 |
Published by the Tulane University Health Sciences Center Police Department for the Health Sciences Center
RAD Classes
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program.
Classes will be offered Downtown at the Health Sciences Center Campus as well as on the Northshore at the Tulane University National Primate Research Center in Covington . Please watch for the announcement of class dates and times or contact Capt. Jarrod Sullivan or Cpl. Bryan Daigle at 504-988-5531 or rad@tulane.edu to schedule class.
Wearing Your Tulane ID
Tulane University Health Sciences Center policy requires that all Faculty, Staff, and Students wear their University Identification card at all times while on campus.
ID's are available in Room 806 of the Tidewater Building . Once activated your ID will allow you to gain access to various buildings on campus. For access into the Medical School and JBJ Building have your card activated at TUHSC Police Dispatch at 1430 Tulane Avenue . For access to the Tidewater Building have the card activated in room 806 of the Tidewater Building . For access to the Murphy Building contact the Dean's Office in the Murphy Building .
If you have any questions concerning access to secured areas see your supervisor for authorization.
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE!! ARE YOU PREPARED?
Be prepared, have a plan and monitor all Emergency announcements via www.emergency.tulane.edu and the alert line at 1-800-862-8080.
Policy dictates that none of the university campus buildings will be permitted to be used as shelters during Hurricanes. The buildings will be locked and will be inaccessible, this policy will be strictly enforced .
Hurricane Evacuation maps are available at the TUHSC Police Dispatch and Tidewater Entrance Post and the Murphy Building Entrance Post.
Crime Prevention Definition:
Thief: Anyone who is overcome by the temptation to take because of the opportunity we provide.
Don't fall victim to a
phishing scam!
What is Phishing?
Phishing attackers use spoofed e-mails and fraudulent websites designed to fool recipients into divulging personal financial data such as credit card numbers, account usernames and passwords, social security numbers, etc.
How to avoid becoming a victim:
1) Be suspicious of any email with urgent request for personal information.
2) Don't use the links in an email to get to any web pages if you suspect the message might not be authentic. Instead, call the company on the telephone, or log onto the website directly by typing in the web address in your browser.
3) Avoid filling out forms in email messages that ask for personal financial information.
4) Regularly log into your online accounts. Don't leave it for as long as a month before you check each account.
5) Regularly check your bank, credit and debit card statements to ensure that all transactions are legitimate. If anything is suspicious, contact your financial institution and all card issuers.
6) Always report “phishing or “spoofed” emails to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov
**Crime Alert** Crime ALert** Crime Alert**
On Monday 8/10/09 (2) victims reported that their vehicles had been broken into and personal property had been removed from inside. Both of these vehicles were parked just outside the campus patrol area across South Claiborne Avenue . It appears that in both cases property was in plain sight.
Leaving items of value in plain sight in parked vehicles continues to be the major cause of area vehicular burglaries. Keeping those items out of sight, or at home will significantly reduce the chances of being the victim of a vehicle burglary
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.
