Campus Safety

Dear Campus Community,

Welcome to CWC and the start of a new and exciting semester.  As your Director of Student Life and Campus Safety, I wanted to offer a few important safety reminders to prevent any CWC students or staff from becoming the victim of a crime on or off campus.

CWC is generally a safe campus, but in any community and on any campus, there are always safety risks. Remember the best defense is a good offense.

· Be aware of your surroundings and follow your instincts. Report anyone suspicious to police by calling 911.

· Don’t let strangers “tailgate” through security doors in residence halls or other buildings.

· Be cautious when entering building/apartment common areas such as laundry rooms, elevators, parking areas, bathrooms, etc.

· Door-to-door sales of goods – magazine subscriptions, textbooks, etc. – are not allowed on campus. Even if you live off- campus, be suspicious of these offers.

· Never open your door to strangers. Use peepholes or look out a window.

· If you come home to find that your home has been broken into, don’t go inside. Call 911.

· Do not hide keys under the doormat, in flower pots, or mail boxes.

· Carry your house keys in your hand before you get to the door.

·  Ask for help if you or a friend needs help. Take care of yourself and each other.

· To prevent break-ins during warm weather, do not sleep with your windows open. If your windows must be open, install secondary window locks or other security measures.

· Please be thoughtful about the situations you put yourself in. If a gathering is getting out of hand, leave. If you’re hosting a gathering and it’s grown beyond your comfort level, call the police and ask for help.

· Finally, seriously consider getting vaccinated for meningococcal disease if you haven’t already. College-age students are at primary risk for infection and we want you
to stay healthy.

Thank you
Steve Barlow
Director of Student Life & Campus Safety
Central Wyoming College
307-855-2143