{"209191":{"#nid":"209191","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Finals Week Requires Additional Safety Measures","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStudy groups, long hours and extra doses of caffeine are all prevalent on campus this time of year as final exams get underway. Unfortunately, with students on campus at later and different hours than usual, and perhaps in a more tired state, these circumstances can also create opportunities for crime.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the next week, if you are 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.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Library and Clough Commons are both open 24-hours to accommodate student schedules during this time. Students are encouraged to walk with others after dark and be aware of their surroundings. When possible, take the Stingerette or Midnight Rambler bus to your destination.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, if you haven\u2019t registered for Jacket Guardian, you may do so for free and use the timer feature when walking to or from your residence hall or vehicle. The timer allows you to indicate the expected length of time it will take you to reach a specified destination and sends an alert to the police if the timer expires, providing your GPS location so they can come ensure your safety. All information is secure and private unless an alert is activated. Sign up at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.guardian.gatech.edu\u0022 title=\u0022www.guardian.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.guardian.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGTPD also offers the following tips for safety year-round:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegister valuables (including laptops, smartphones, tablets and bicycles) with GTPD\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/services\/property\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EActivate location services on your electronic devices when possible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAvoid working or studying alone in a building at night. Have a friend available for emergencies.\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\u003Cli\u003EKeep doors and windows secured \u2014 avoid propping doors open, even for a short time.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen possible, use ATMs during the day. If you must do so at night, use an indoor or otherwise well-lit machine.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAvoid using stairs in remote sections of a building.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStudents are asked to take extra care with their safety when on campus late at night during finals week.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Students are asked to take extra care with their safety when on campus late at night during finals week."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2013-04-25 10:26:14","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:14:08","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2013-04-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2013-04-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/library.gatech.edu\/calendar\/hours.php?mo=4\u0026yr=2013","title":"Library Hours"},{"url":"http:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/","title":"GTPD"}],"groups":[{"id":"1317","name":"News Briefs"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"3390","name":"Georgia Tech Police Department"},{"id":"2543","name":"GTPD"},{"id":"167060","name":"safety"}],"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 Police Department\u003Cbr \/\u003E404-894-2500\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}