As college students settle into their dorm rooms anticipating the fun and excitement that comes with the start of a new academic year, there’s one thing they may not be anticipating—campus crime.
According to the Boston University Police Department (BUPD), there’s a spike in crime on university campuses during the first two months of the school year. The most common crime on campus is theft, particularly of items students left unattended, says Scott Paré, deputy director of public safety and BUPD deputy chief. However, more serious offenses also occur.
From January 2015 to August 25, 2015, BU police received reports of 17 simple assaults, four aggravated assaults, three indecent assaults, one rape, seven burglaries, one robbery, and 209 larcenies, including 13 car break-ins and 39 bike thefts, Paré notes, adding that the crime rate at BU is very low.
If you’re a college student, worrying about being the victim of a crime is probably not keeping you awake at night. However, you should still be prepared just in case.
Here are four tips to help you stay safe on campus:
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American Alarm Video System Helps Police Crack Down on Texting While Driving
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIt was a clear July morning and two Rutland, Massachusetts police officers were walking across Main Street in a marked crosswalk. The approaching Ford Explorer had plenty of time to stop for the pedestrians. Instead, it was almost a tragedy.
The alert police officers jumped away from the oncoming vehicle just in time, or else they would have been run down. The distracted driver was texting.
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5 Back to School Safety Tips
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHere are 5 back to school tips to help keep your child safe, when you’re not there to protect them.
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Campus Safety Tips for College Students
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAccording to the Boston University Police Department (BUPD), there’s a spike in crime on university campuses during the first two months of the school year. The most common crime on campus is theft, particularly of items students left unattended, says Scott Paré, deputy director of public safety and BUPD deputy chief. However, more serious offenses also occur.
From January 2015 to August 25, 2015, BU police received reports of 17 simple assaults, four aggravated assaults, three indecent assaults, one rape, seven burglaries, one robbery, and 209 larcenies, including 13 car break-ins and 39 bike thefts, Paré notes, adding that the crime rate at BU is very low.
If you’re a college student, worrying about being the victim of a crime is probably not keeping you awake at night. However, you should still be prepared just in case.
Here are four tips to help you stay safe on campus:
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Cyber-bullying: How to Protect Your Child
/by American Alarm Blogging Team“Kids need to learn to stick up for themselves”.
“People are too sensitive these days”.
These are some of the common excuses that people make for bullying. What most people don’t realize is that bullying, like everything else, has evolved with technology. Twenty years ago, bullying primarily took place at school. Kids could escape at home, and find other groups of friends outside of school. Today, this escape no longer exists. Bullies can harass their victims 24/7 through the internet.
As adults, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves and our children about the severity of online bullying. We have created a guide to help you protect your children from being victims or perpetrators of cyber-bullying. Read more →
Sleeping-bags, S’mores, and Securing Your Campsite
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhen well prepared, you will be surprised how fun and comfortable the great outdoors can be. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or you don’t know a tarp from a tent, follow these tips to make your trip a safe and memorable experience. Read more →
Websites To Help You Find Your Stolen Items
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWell, believe it or not there are some websites that can help you hunt down your items. Here are four of them to help you in your search:
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Police Body Cameras Proposed in Boston
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Protecting Your Home During Vacation
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIt’s easy to say it won’t happen to you, until it does. In fact, it happened to my family three years ago. Money, jewelry and precious memories stolen, and it all happened while on vacation, when the house was supposed to be empty.
Here are some simple steps to help protect your home while you’re away.
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Search and Seizure: Rhode Island Senate Puts Limit on Police Powers
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamRhode Island is no exception, and according to the Providence Journal article, is taking action: The senate recently gave the OK to a bill which would see police powers both narrowed in scope and limited in reach. What does this mean for long-term citizen safety and security?
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How to Stay Safe Living Alone
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHowever, living alone also poses some safety risks. Here are six simple ways to help you protect yourself if you live alone.
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