How you can help

Here are some ways Iowa State University students, faculty, and staff can help maintain a safe campus:

Proactive measures

• Secure all sensitive materials and information.
• Appropriately secure residence halls and academic buildings.
• Maintain key control.
• Protect access codes and access control cards.
• Change combinations regularly.
• Account for and examine deliveries in a timely manner.
• Lock unattended offices and labs.
• Familiarize yourself with building evacuation routes.

Reactive measures

Immediately report the following to the Iowa State University Police Division (294-4428 or 911):

• Unfamiliar people (in buildings or areas) who do not appear to be conducting legitimate business.
• Individuals monitoring areas, buildings, or entrances.
• Unauthorized personnel in restricted areas.
• Illegitimate requests for information.
• Clothing that is not consistent with weather conditions.
• Packages or containers being carried into public events.
• Individuals attempting to access mechanical rooms, utility areas, node rooms, or steam tunnels.
• Signs of forced entry into a facility or maintenance area.
• Unusual or suspicious packages or containers, especially those found at large gatherings or near air handling systems.
• Unexplained powders, liquids, droplets, mists or clouds.
• Unscheduled spraying or discovery of spray devices or bottles.
• Atypical odors that are fruity, flowery, sharp, or pungent.
• Dead animals in unusual quantities.
• Unexpected or unfamiliar delivery trucks.
• Vehicles containing unusual or suspicious materials or parcels.
• Illegally parked vehicles near buildings or Cy-Ride stops.
• Substances leaking or spilling from vehicles.
• Lost keys or access control cards.