If you see or suspect any illegal activity occurring on or about the Cottey College campus:
- Contact local emergency services by calling 911 from a campus extension or a cell phone.
- Contact the campus safety manager at ext. 2292 from any campus phone, call 417- 448- 1448, or call campus security personnel at ext. 2222 from any campus phone. If you are in a safe location, stay there.
- Do not attempt to interfere with the situation except for self-protection.
Try to note a description of any suspects involved. Important characteristics to note include
- Sex, race, and age
- Height and weight
- Names used
- Method and direction of travel
- Identifying marks
Also, try to note a description of any vehicles involved. Important information to note includes
- Color
- Make and model
- License number
Be aware of the following suspicious signs. Follow the above procedures if any of these are observed
- A scream or a call for help
- A whistle or horn blowing
- A broken window
An unfamiliar person doing any of the following
- Entering a neighbor’s room or office
- Loitering on or about the campus
- Trying to break into a car
- Repeatedly driving on or about campus
Some useful tips for campus crime prevention
- Lock your door whenever you leave your room or office
- Lock your windows whenever you leave your room, especially if you are on the ground floor or next to a roof surface
- Place your valuables out of sight
- Don’t leave valuables unattended anywhere on campus
- Request identification of service people working in your area. If still uncertain, call the Physical Plant Office at ext. 2155 from any campus phone, call 417-448-1448, or call campus security personnel at ext. 2222 from any campus phone.
- Keep a record of serial numbers, models, brand names, and descriptions of all your valuables
- Keep a record of all your charge account numbers in a safe place
- Lock bicycles with high-quality locks
- Let suitemates know where you will be going when you plan to return, and how to reach you
- Always Keep keys/Comet Cards safe. Report a missing Comet Card to the assistant to the vice president for student life and enrollment and campus visit coordinator at ext. 2126 from any campus phone and missing keys to the campus safety manager at ext. 2292 from any campus phone.
- Report all thefts, no matter how small, call the campus safety manager at ext. 2292 from any campus phone or call 417-448-1448. For residence hall thefts, contact your hall director. You may also report thefts to the Nevada Police Department at 417- 448-2710.