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Street Safety:

Although the neighborhoods surrounding the University are some of the safest in the District, students living in the area have to be vigilant about their personal safety as well as the safety of their homes. Here are some important personal safety tips:

  • Be prepared.
  • Know the numbers you will need to call in the event of a safety emergency. The Department of Public Safety is 687-4343 and Metropolitan Police is 911. You should program these numbers into your cell phone so that you'll always have them available in case of an emergency.
  • Avoid walking alone. This applies to both males and females.
  • Try not to jog at night.
  • If you're walking somewhere, avoid taking shortcuts through dark alleys.
  • Don't carry valuable items when walking alone (large amounts of money, laptops, credit cards).
  • Try to stay where there are lots of people.
  • Be vocal.
  • Loudly shout "Leave me alone!" if you are being harassed. Try to attract attention and head toward any facility where people might be around.
  • Use alcohol responsibly. Intoxicated pedestrians make easy targets for criminals.
  • Stay alert.
  • Never walk anywhere with an open container of alcohol. This is a violation of D.C. law and of the Code of Student Conduct.
  • Call SafeRides (202-784-RIDE). SafeRides vans provide rides from on campus to off campus, off campus to on campus, or from one off-campus location to another, so that you do not have to walk at night if you feel unsafe. SafeRides operates from 8pm to 2am Sunday through Wednesday nights and 8pm-3am Thursday through Saturday nights. Call 202-687-4343 if you need a ride.

Additional Safety Resources:

University Safety Tips
MPD 2nd District (Phone: 202-715-7300)

Stop by the Office of Off Campus Student Life 1300 36th Street N.W. to pick up literature on Campus Safety

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Off-Campus Student Life1300 36th St NWGeorgetown University, Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (202) 687-5138
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