Hi All,

As we approach winter and this coming long weekend, I wanted to remind everyone of the practices we should follow to ensure a safe academic and work environment.

Please be mindful to safeguard our space, research, and property: 

• Lock your doors, even when leaving for a second
• Secure your windows when leaving
• After hours, never allow a stranger to enter the building behind you
• Neverleave entry/exit doors propped open 
• Secure your personal belongings at all times (laptops, cell phones, etc.)

In addition, behaviors possibly indicative of a suspicious person include: 

• Entering rooms, offices, or labs with no apparent UW business 
• Tampering with door locks, windows, bicycles, or vehicles
• Paying extra attention to their surroundings
• Waiting outside building entrances during opening or closing hours
• Extended loitering in lobbies, halls, breakrooms, printer/copier rooms or restrooms with no apparent UW business 

If you observe a suspicious person, contact UW Police immediately. Be prepared to describe the person’s behavior as well as personal appearance and last known direction of travel. If you do not feel safe/ comfortable contacting the police directly, please use the Online Campus Police Reporting System.  In addition, please inform Hettie or myself of any occurrences. 

UW Police Department

Emergency: 911

Non-emergency: 206 685 8973