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Safety on Campus

Lehigh University 1. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training. The national standard in self defense Instructor Certification, R.A.D. is internationally recognized for programming quality and organizational commitment to excellence. R.A.D. Systems balances the needs of women to acquire self defense education in a relatively short period of time, with the life long commitment required for physical skill mastery. How? By providing short term training opportunities in a progressive building block format, and combining each with R.A.D.'s trademark Lifetime Return and Practice Policy! Only a unified, extensive network can provide this service, honored worldwide. While other programs and/or instructors struggle to keep pace, R.A.D. Instructors share life saving information with confidence, knowing that their lessons will be continuously reinforced for a lifetime! (http://www.rad-systems.com/about_us.html)

2. Dorm room, apartment and home security

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- Security of your personal property is a responsibility of each and every one of you. Whether reporting suspicious activity of people to the police or reporting apartment or dorm room structural security deficiencies to your landlord or Residential Housing office, it is YOUR responsibility to report it immediately.

3. Safety when walking alone

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- 9 ways to stay safe when walking alone Keep your keys ready. Even if it's a quick jaunt from your front door to your car, it's a good idea to keep your keys ready at all times. ... Walk with confidence. ... Trust your gut. ... Carry a noisy friend. ... Know what to do in the worst-case scenario. ... Avoid struggling with lots of bags. ... Avoid hiding spots. ... Keep walkways clear. (https://www.google.com/search?q=Safety+advice+when+walking+alone&rlz=1C1GCEV_en&oq=Safety+advice+when+walking+alone&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.12000j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)

4. Police Hawkwatch

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- The HawkWatch personal safety app is the official mobile app from Lehigh University and is offered for free to all members of the campus community. There is no obligation to download this app. The HawkWatch app is custom-designed for Lehigh University and includes a number of options that can help in an emergency situation. It also puts the user in direct contact with LUPD dispatchers. It is the equivalent of a mobile blue light phone in the palm of the user’s hand. In addition, the app provides quick and easy access to useful information such as directions in emergency situations, and emergency contacts and support resources. It can also serve as a Lehigh bus tracker, provide links for reporting a tip, and offer users a quick and easy way to request safety programs. Download this free app provided to members of the Lehigh community > (https://www1.lehigh.edu/emergency/prepared/hawkwatchapp)