From the Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety has received three (3) reports of apparent unlawful entry into office areas of Capital Hall. Stamps and computer equipment were stolen in these incidents and there were signs of forced entry into the offices.
The Department of Public Safety is currently investigating these crimes.
There is no description of a suspect or suspects at this time.
To reduce your chances of becoming a victim of theft, follow these three safety tips:
• Do not leave your doors unlocked, even for brief periods of time.
• Do not let anyone follow you into the residence halls or office areas, or admit anyone as a guest unless they are your guest.
• Immediately report lost keys to the Department of Public Safety.
Make a confidential tip through the Department of Public Safety webpage.
If you would like a copy of this alert, please click here.
If you have information relating to these incidents, or witness suspicious activity, please call the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-3636 or 911 for the Metropolitan Police Department.
General Safety Tips
• Be aware of those around you and of your surroundings in general.
• Walk in groups whenever possible and look out for each other.
• Avoid isolated and dark areas.
• Carry your cell phone and keep it accessible.
• If you are approached by someone you do not know, take note of the person’s appearance,
clothing, and anything unusual that will help identify him or her.
• Be aware of the emergency telephones (yellow boxes on pillars, blue light phone towers, and red telephones) located on campus, in building lobbies, elevators, and in parking lots.
• Program AU Public Safety into your cell phone for emergencies: 202-885-3636.
• The Department of Public Safety provides escorts, 24 hours a day/7 days a week, for community members to and from university owned property. To arrange for an escort, call 202-885-2527 or use a blue light or red emergency phone
The American University Department of Public Safety (AUDPS) notifies the campus community when crimes are reported to AUDPS or the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) which the University believes represent a continuing threat to its students or employees, in a manner consistent with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The University uses its best efforts to provide information that is both accurate and helpful, but community members should recognize that the University is able to relay information only as it is reported to AUDPS from MPD. Community members are encouraged to report external incidents to AUDPS to assist in the effective implementation of this program.
