I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all the recent graduates at IIT.  I wish you success in all of your endeavors.

It’s been a pleasure having you on campus.

I hope your experience at IIT was enjoyable and that Public Safety was able to provide a safe environment while you received your education.

Public Safety looks forward to seeing all the returning students and welcomes the class of 2016.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer.

Thank you/

Week 5112012

Its hard to imagine that the semester has come to an end.

PSD is extremely proud that overall crime is down.

PSD attributes this reduction to 3 things.

1.  Crime data and trend analysis.

2.  Strategic deployment of officers based on that data.

3.  Education and training provided to the IIT community.

As I continually stress, safety is a shared responsibility.

The next major challenge will be the NATO summit.  Public Safety is taking extra precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well being of the IIT community.

I look forward to seeing all of you next semester.

Enjoy the summer and your well deserved time off.

Thank you/  

Week 542012

Things have been relatively uneventful around campus.

However, that doesn’t mean you should let your guard down.

With the end of another semester coming to an end, its easy to become preoccupied with your coursework and forget to secure your valuables.

Please take your valuables with you regardless if you leave to use the restroom or go to lunch.

 There were 3 reported thefts of IPADS.

Which brings up another important point,  be sure to register your Apple device with the Mobile Me application.

It will enable you to track your Apple device in the event that its lost or stolen but most of all, its free.

Be safe and enjoy the weekend.

Week 4132012

I hope all of you had an opportunity to enjoy this great weather over the Spring break.

Thankfully, Public Safety had a non eventful week regarding incidents around campus.

Please continue to be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activity.

Thank you and have a safe weekend/

Week 3302012

With the unseasonably warm weather this week, I cannot stress enough that you stay constantly aware of your surroundings. 

Remember, if you see something or someone suspicious please contact Public Safety immediately.

Enjoy the weekend.

Week 3162012

The recent announcement that Chicago will not be hosting the G8 summit does not mean the threat of civil disruption or large scale protests are eliminated. 

Keep in mind that the NATO summit is still scheduled.

Public Safety will continue to monitor the situation and will continue to work on contingency strategies to ensure that the IIT community remains safe during this time.  

We continue to ask that if you see something suspicious to report it to Public safety immediately.

Continue to enjoy the unseasonably mild weather.

Have a safe weekend.

Week 322012

I am happy to report that no major incidents occurred on campus within the past week.

Please continue to be cognizant of your surroundings when on and off campus.

Public Safety will be implementing new technology when providing escorts.

In an effort to increase our efficiency, students will be required to swipe their ID’s on a reader upon entering the vehicle. 

The vehicles are equipped with on-board computers that will capture the data.

The data will then be reveiwed to determine the locations that are most frequented and the average time it takes for the escorts to be conducted.

Additional information will be provided as the roll out date draws near.

Public Safety anticipates to go live sometime next week.

Thank you and have a safe weekend/

Week 322012

Public Safety issued a Campus Alert in lieu of the recent Robberies that occurred on and around campus.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the information.

Public Safety strongly encourages you to contact us should you require an escort.

Public Safety remains vigilant in keeping the campus safe.

Please contact us to report any suspicious person(s) or activity.

Thank you and have a safe weekend.

Week 2242012

 During the past week, three robberies involving IIT students and their iPhones and iPads have occurred on Main Campus. In two of these cases, the offenders approached the students under the guise of borrowing the student’s mobile phone/iPad. The victims gave their devices to the offenders, who then ran away with them.

• Be extremely cautious when approached by strangers, especially if they ask to borrow your personal property.  Do not give a stranger your personal property unless you feel your safety is threatened.
• If someone asks to use your phone or strikes up a conversation, say no or ignore them, and continue walking. 
• Contact IIT Public Safety at 312.808.6363 (8-6363 on campus) to report any suspicious person(s), vehicle(s), or activities around campus.
• Be aware of your surroundings. If you think you are being followed, cross the street, change your direction, or go to a public place where others are present.  Avoid talking on a cell phone or wearing headphones when walking alone.
• Contact Public Safety for an escort if you feel uneasy about traveling alone.

Dozens of emergency phones are located throughout Main Campus.

Use these phones to contact IIT Public Safety in the event of an emergency or if you witness suspicious activity.