Campus Safety Tips

Anyone requiring campus assistance should call security dispatch at 727 791-2560.
In an emergency call 911 then notify security.

  • Safety On Campus
    • Avoid using stairs in remote sections of a building.
    • Never prop doors open, especially fire doors, even for a short time.
    • Do not hold a locked door open for strangers.
    • Call security if you wish to arrange an escort to your car.
    • Employees - when working late, make sure doors are locked.
    • Keep your valuables secured in a locked cabinet or drawer
  • Tips for Pedestrians
    • Be alert and conscious of your surroundings.
    • Utilize sidewalks where provided.
    • Walk in groups and stay in well lit areas.
    • If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic.
    • Avoid walking out in front of moving vehicles.
    • Use available crosswalks when crossing service road.
    • Yield to vehicles when not crossing at a crosswalk.
  • Safety Tips for Drivers
    • Drive defensively: Anticipate the unexpected.
    • Yield to all pedestrian traffic, exercising extra caution in parking lots.
    • Always stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
    • When turning, be especially watchful for pedestrians and bicycle traffic.
    • When passing pedestrians, reduce speed and maintain a safe distance.
    • Avoid distractions and use cell phones equipped with hands free communication devices whenever operating a vehicle.