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Sources: Heather 1xbet online games login , 785-532-6432, hreed@1xbet online games login edu
Web site: http://www.1xbet online games login edu/studentlife/campussafety/safetytips.htm
News release prepared by: Beth Bohn, 785-532-6415, bbohn@1xbet online games login edu
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
KEEPING SAFETY IN MIND IMPORTANT FOR ALL 1xbet online games login AS K-STATE'S FALL SEMESTER BEGINS
MANHATTAN -- Whether new to campus or returning, living on campus or off, 1xbet online games login should always make their safety a priority, said Heather Reed, director of student life at Kansas State University.
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* Always walking with at least one friend you know well, especially at night. If a friend isn't available, or if 1xbet online games login prefer, they can call 785-395-7233 or 785-395-SAFE to have an escort walk with them anywhere on campus or up to two blocks off campus through K-State's free Wildcat Walk program.
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* If walking to your car at night, hold your keys in your fist. Before getting in your vehicle, check to see that nobody is in the back seat. Reed also reminds 1xbet online games login to never leave their car unlocked, even for the few minutes it may take you to return a DVD, buy milk, pick up take-out food and so forth. Attackers may lie in wait for such an opportunity to act, she said. Also, never leave valuables, especially laptops and other electronics, in your car and in easy sight.
* In case of emergency on campus, contact the K-State police department at 785-532-6412 or call 911. Students also can contact the office of student life at 785-532-6432. &1xbet online games login ;This is the primary office where students can report suspicious or threatening behavior, or concerns about fellow students,&1xbet online games login ; Reed said. &1xbet online games login ;The student life Web site also has a 'student of concern' reporting page. This allows faculty, staff and students to make a report about a student who his having problems. The staff at student life will follow up with the students who have been identified and make sure they have the help and support they may need.&1xbet online games login ;
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