Crime prevention is defined as the anticipation, recognition and appraisal of a crime risk, and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce that risk. Many campuses around the country investigate and make public the nature and quantity of crimes, as well as how crimes are investigated. OSU-Tulsa subscribes to that approach and further believes that the public should know how active the University Police are in crime prevention and detection. OSU-Tulsa has experienced success at reducing and preventing crime. Some of the notable efforts are:

• Twenty-four (24) hour preventive patrols
• Campus foot patrol by uniformed officers
• Campus bicycle patrol by uniformed bicycle officers
• Parking lot intercom system
• Alarms in all buildings
• Custodial staff occupy many academic buildings throughout the day and evening and provide information to the OSU-Tulsa Campus Police about suspicious activity or persons in or around the building(s)
• Crime prevention seminars upon request
• Parking lots and areas monitored by surveillance cameras

In addition to preventing crime, considerable effort is devoted to crime intervention. All reported crimes are investigated immediately. Follow-up investigations occur to identify the offenders. Where multiple incidents occur, surveillance techniques may be implemented to help apprehend violators. When caught, offenders are dealt with thorough the Tulsa County court system and OSU-Tulsa when appropriate. The Public Safety Department encourages the accurate and prompt reporting of criminal incidents, no matter how insignificant or small. Victims are encouraged to insist upon a proper police investigation and subsequent filing of charges. Victims are further encouraged to insist on restitution or compensation for losses and demand severe sanctions. Through these measures, OSU-Tulsa will become a safer community.

Property Protection:

1. Lock your door whenever you leave your office for ANY length of time. Always lock all car doors.
2. Never prop open any door.
3. Adequately protect all valuables in your office. Do not leave valuables or cash in plain view.
4. Protect your books and put your name in them. Do not leave the receipt in your book. They can be sold back.
5. Take all valuable items home with you during vacations.
6. When in a public place, keep valuable possessions out of sight. If you must leave an area for any length of time, take personal items with you.
7. Participate in "Operation Identification" in cooperation with the OSU-Tulsa Campus Police. Operation Identification is a crime prevention project to protect your possessions from theft. Obtain Operation Identification materials from the OSU-Tulsa Police.
8. Itemize your possessions on a file card. Record the descriptions and serial numbers.
9. The OSU-Tulsa Police has available an electric engraver that you may use to engrave your license number, social security number or other identifying marks on your valuables.

Note: Computers, VCRs, CD players, bicycles, cash and jewelry are items particularly susceptible to theft.