Southampton - As college students return to campus following the winter break, Marcia Peot, full time police officer and Chief Safety Officer at StreetSafe, offers some tip for students to take a proactive role in their personal safety.

Campus Safety Reminders

 • Let friends or roommates know where you are going, who you are with and when to expect you home.

 • Never leave outside doors propped open, and don't let strangers into secured buildings or residence halls.

 • Never accept a ride from someone you don't know, even if they are or claim to be a fellow student.

 • When approaching your car or residence, have your keys in your hand and check the area for suspicious individuals or activity.

 • When walking by yourself, keep your expensive belongings such as laptops and cell phones hidden. You will be less of a target.

 • When dressed for cold weather, make sure your vision and hearing are not obstructed by hats and scarves.

 • Consider taking extra measures to protect yourself. StreetSafe is a new service that uses your smart phone's GPS technology to instantly connect to help before a situation turns into an emergency. StreetSafe's "Walk with Me" service offers a live connection to a professional Safety Advisor to keep you safe when walking in unfamiliar or threatening surroundings and instant access to 911 if needed.