Dean of students to host safety forum

Students, faculty and staff are invited to a special campus forum to discuss downtown safety issues in the wake of a string of recent robberies and attacks.

The session will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, in Room B10 of Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive.

Hosted by the Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS), the session will include short presentations by Madison and UW Police departments and the Associated Students of Madison, as well as a listing of safety resources.

The bulk of the session will be set aside for discussion and questions from the audience.

“I want everyone to be thinking about ways they can stay safe this fall,” says Berquam, noting recent sexual assaults on Langdon Street and University Avenue. “The events of the summer and early fall have given me reason for concern. Please don’t assume that it can’t happen to you.”

• Among the tips UWPD and Berquam have been stressing in recent weeks:
• Don’t walk alone at night.
• Secure your environment. Lock your doors and windows. Don’t prop doors open or let strangers in.
• Intoxication will increase your risk of being a victim.
• Make use of campus resources such as SAFEwalk, SAFEride, free campus bus routes and Chimera courses.

For more safety information, call (608) 264-COPS or the Offices of the Dean of Students at (608) 263-5700.