The Scarlet Block Watch is about being proactive and building community so that you are safer off-campus. Be the eyes and ears for safety in your neighborhood by getting to know who lives in your community, reporting suspicious behavior, and looking out for yourself and others- be alert, observing and caring. Here are 9 tips for helping make the community and yourself safer:
- See something? Say something!
- Call 911 for emergencies (emergencies include, but are not limited to: crimes in progress, fire and incidents which pose a threat to you and/or others).
- Call (732)745-5200 (New Brunswick Police Department or (848) 932-7211 (Rutgers University Police Department) for non-emergencies (non-emergencies include crimes which have already occurred, suspicious behavior, etc.).
- Please do not involve yourself in addressing incidents. Report issues and allow law enforcement and other responding authorities to handle the response.
- When you walk:
- Do not walk alone at night.
- Stay in well-lit areas.
- Be observant of who and what is around you.
- Minimize distractions like cell phones and iPods.
- Reduce your risk: carry only what you need.
- Sign up for RUPD Nixle Alerts.
- Get to know your neighbors.
- Report graffiti, vandalism, street light problems and other disorder:
- Call PSE&G for street light problems at 1.800.436.7734
- New Brunswick Police, Non-Emergency 732-745-5200
- Download the Recycle Coach App for trash and recycling information.
- Keep doors and windows locked. Use light timers when gone for extended periods of time from the home.
- Pick up FREE window alarms and light timers from Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships.
- Keep all valuables out of your vehicle.
- Check out additional tips here.
