{"175881":{"#nid":"175881","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Don\u2019t Be a Victim of a Crime of Opportunity","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFinal exams, holiday parties and winter break are all things members of the Georgia Tech community can expect in December. Unfortunately, the month also typically brings an increase in crimes of opportunity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, a faculty member encountered an office creeper in his office earlier this week. Events such as these can often be avoided by securing office spaces when they are unattended. Likewise, avoid leaving valuables unattended in public spaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the next week, if you\u2019re around campus at odd hours preparing for finals or taking care of other year-end activities, remember to be aware of your surroundings, and \u201cif you see something, say something.\u201d Report suspicious behavior to the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) at 404-894-2500. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, if you haven\u2019t registered for Jacket Guardian, take a moment to do so. Jacket Guardian enables cell phone users to make an emergency call directly to the GTPD, allowing the police to pinpoint a phone\u2019s GPS location and access critical information about the registered user. It also features a timer that allows users to indicate the expected length of time to reach their specified destinations \u0026nbsp;\u2014 and sends an alert to the police if the timer expires. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll information is secure and private until the system is activated. Sign up for the service \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.police.gatech.edu\/services\/jacketguardian\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe GTPD also offers the following safety tips:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegister your valuables (including laptops, smart phones and tablets) with GTPD \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/services\/property\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EActivate location services on your devices when possible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not allow strangers to enter the premises.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOffer to make the telephone call for someone who has asked to use your phone for emergency purposes \u2014 instead of offering access to your residence and possessions.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not put your address anywhere that a stranger can gain easy access, such as a keychain or hang tag.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen possible, use ATM machines during the day. If you must do so at night, use an indoor or otherwise well-lit machine.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAvoid working or studying alone in a building at night. Have a friend available for emergencies.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAvoid using stairs in remote sections of a building.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENever prop doors open, even for a short time, especially fire doors.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPark in a well-lit area, near other vehicles, or in a high-traffic area.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn your vehicle, keep packages and valuables out of sight \u2014 either under a seat, in a glove box or in the trunk.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen leaving your vehicle, ensure your windows are rolled completely up and your doors are locked.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFinal exams, holiday parties and winter break are all things members of the Georgia Tech community can expect in December. Unfortunately, the month also typically brings an increase in crimes of opportunity.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Final exams, holiday parties and winter break are all things members of the Georgia Tech community can expect in December. Unfortunately, the month also typically brings an increase in crimes of opportunity."}],"uid":"27445","created_gmt":"2012-12-07 08:53:52","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:13:18","author":"Amelia Pavlik","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-12-07T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2012-12-07T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.police.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech Police Department"}],"groups":[{"id":"1259","name":"Whistle"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"5049","name":"crime prevention"},{"id":"52361","name":"crimes"},{"id":"52351","name":"crimes of opportunity"},{"id":"3390","name":"Georgia Tech Police Department"},{"id":"2543","name":"GTPD"},{"id":"167060","name":"safety"},{"id":"52371","name":"winter break"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Crime Prevention\u003Cbr \/\u003E404-385-3346\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}