DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES
SECURITY ADVISORY
Type of Incident: Suspicious Activity
Location of Incident: Sears Building Computer Lab
Date of Incident: April 22, 2005
Time of Incident: 1:00 pm
Incident Description: A male entered the computer lab and identified himself as a government agent working with a professor here on campus. The male was carrying a square 3" x 5" box, wrapped with duct tape. He asked the student in charge if he could plug his box into a computer in order to print out tiny pictures. The student refused the request and the male left the lab.
Description of Suspect(s): Black male, 40 - 50 years of age, 6'0", grey hair, wearing a dark suit, carrying a black briefcase or medical bag.
Additional Information: The Department of Protective Services advises that you allow only ITS employees or other authorized Case personnel to access your computer. If you have any doubts or suspicions ask for a Case ID or contact Case Protective Services to confirm the person's identity. Please report any suspicious people or activities immediately to 368-3333.
Initiated: April 25, 2005
Awareness Information
-To report a crime, suspicious activity or any emergency, please immediately contact the Protective Services Dispatch Center , 24 hours a day, at 368-3333 . Dispatchers will direct the appropriate University and City responders for the situation.
- Protective Services and University Circle Police patrol the campus continually in patrol vehicles, utility vehicles, bicycles, and on foot.
- Escorts are provided anywhere on campus and locations immediately adjacent to campus. Request an escort 24 hours a day by calling 368-3333 or by using an emergency phone, located throughout the campus.
- Protect yourself by using the campus bus service http://greenie.case.edu/ or the escort service rather than walking alone. Jog or bike during daylight only in areas you are familiar with and stay within University Circle http://www.universitycircle.org/uc_maps_parking.asp# if you live on campus. Let a responsible person know where you are going, when you will return and how to contact you if you go somewhere alone outside of your normal routine. Trust your gut feelings and avoid persons and situations that make you feel uncomfortable.
- Protect your belongings by locking your office/room door every time you leave, don't leave purses, book bags, laptops and other valuables unattended. Keep valuables out of site in your car. Don't allow tailgaters to enter secured doors behind you. Report thefts or suspicious activity immediately to Protective Services.
- For more Crime Prevention information and services call 368-6811 or go to:
http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/protserv.htm
- University Counseling can be reached at 368-5872 or 844-8892 after business hours. Visit their web site for information and services at: http://www.cwru.edu/stuaff/ucs/index.html
- For more University and Community resource information go to: http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/security/protserv/links.htm
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