Personal Safety

For your own personal safety and security be mindful of the following:

On the Street

Generally, simply keep your eyes open and be aware of what’s going on around you. Walk in the middle of the sidewalk.

• As a general rule, the busier the street the safer. Avenues are usually busier and safer than side streets. Keep alert.
• If you want to go running at any time, do so with a partner.
• In the CPMC neighborhood, avoid going out alone either late at night or in the early morning.
• If you must, please use the Escort Service.

In Apartment Buildings

• If someone follows you from the street into the vestibule, let him or her open the door or be buzzed in before you.
• Do not open your apartment door for anyone you do not know. Many criminals pose as delivery men, salesmen, campaign collectors, etc.
• Avoid riding in the elevators with unknown persons.

On the Subway

• Sit where other people are sitting.
• Stay towards the center of the train, avoid unlit cars.
• Watch for the transit policemen or a motorman, and get in the car where you see them.
• While waiting for a train, stand with other people.