Staff are kindly requested to be extra vigilant by taking note of suspicious people entering campus buildings or attempting to gain access with personnel into buildings during recess.  Please take note of the following tips:

Keep your personal property safe
• Lock your office when leaving, even if it is just for a short while. Close the windows, especially those on the ground floor, even those fitted with burglar bars.
• Avoid leaving valuable items close to or in sight of windows, irrespective of it being open or closed.
• Do not leave office keys where it is easy to find, for example under a doormat.
• Lock away valuable items such as handbags, cell phones and wallets in a cabinet.
• Do not keep large amounts of cash inside an office.
• All personal valuables need to be taken with during the recess.
• Always walk in a group rather than alone. Be aware of your direct surroundings and be on the look-out for suspicious behaviour or strange activities.
• When carrying a cellular phone on your person, keep it out of sight.
• If you suspect you are being followed, change direction and walk to the nearest place where there are people. Contact the Campus Security emergency number at 021-808 2333 or SAPS at 10111 to report it.
• Never leave valuable items on display inside vehicles – it is an invitation to criminals. Also remove the face of the radio/cd player if possible, and take it with you.
• A gear-lock is the best form of preventing vehicle theft.

Tips in case you work after hours in your office
• Park as closely as possible to the front entrance of your office. Avoid isolated or remote parking areas. At night, park your vehicle in a well-lit area only.
• Walk confidently and purposefully.
• Avoid dark or deserted areas.
• Take note of any behavioural risk of people in your surroundings when leaving your office.
• When leaving your office after dark, arrange beforehand telephonically with Campus Security (extension 4666) to escort you to your vehicle.

Access control at university buildings
• Access control must be strictly enforced at all times, even during daytime. Doors must be locked so that access is only possible with an access card.
• Bona fide visitors should be met and accompanied by the staff member personally and the visitor should be escorted until he/she leaves the building.
• Avoid giving unknown individuals access to SU facilities.
• If a card is lost or stolen, cancel the card immediately.

Report suspicious people on campus
• Memorise the emergency numbers of Campus Security: 021 808- 2333 (Stellenbosch Campus) and  021 938-9507 (Tygerberg and Bellvillepark campus) as well as the SAPS-emergency number: 10111. Report any suspicious-looking individuals immediately to the Campus Security and try to provide an accurate description of them.