Future Students
Campus Safety & Security
Safety Information
General Safety Tips
- Do not leave personal items unattended in halls, classrooms, cafeteria or restrooms
- Use the Buddy System when leaving classes late in the evening. Two or more people walk to one vehicle. The owner then drives the other people to their vehicles, with all waiting until everyone has their vehicles running and all leave at the same time
- Check the Lost and Found department (Campus Safety & Security) periodically for lost items
- Report theft of credit cards and checks to Campus Safety & Security immediately. Notify your bank or credit card company. Make sure you keep a separate list of your account numbers
- Report all thefts immediately to Campus Safety & Security
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is a life-threatening act of violence which leaves a person feeling powerless, abused, and humiliated. Every person is an individual and will react differently. Some may be in shock and withdrawn, while others cry hysterically. Still others are outwardly calm and in control. A person may want to be alone, or may fear being alone. Feelings of shame, anger, guilt, and fear are normal.
If a sex offense such as rape occurs on campus, Campus Safety & Security should be notified by calling 5111 on campus, or (309) 694-5111 if off campus, or the East Peoria or Peoria Police Departments, 911. The victim should not bathe, douche, or change clothes. Evidence must be collected from victim's body and surroundings. It is important that all victims of sexual assault receive medical attention. This can be done at any area hospital or a private doctor's office. If evidence collection is needed, the medical staff will do this. They can also check for VD, pregnancy, or injuries.
Counseling for victims of sexual assault can be arranged through Health Services staff who assist with arrangements with local agencies.
The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained.
Stolen Wallet or Purse
Call your bank or financial institution:
Have your account number ready. Report the date and time you discovered your checks missing, as well as the number of the checks that were stolen.
Call Comp-U-Check at (800) 444-1230:
Comp-U-Check will alert merchants nationwide that the checks have been stolen.
Provide the Comp-U-Check operator with the following
- Name and address of your bank
- Your driver's license number
- Check numbers that are missing
Call the police:
File a report with your local police department. You may be asked to provide copies of this report to merchants who have been paid by your stolen checks. Your bank may also require this report.
Call your credit card companies:
If your credit cards are also missing, you should immediately alert your credit card companies. You'd be wise to keep a list of your credit card account numbers in safekeeping; you'll need the numbers to file reports. Be sure to notify individual department stores and gasoline companies with which you have credit accounts.
The following are some charge card alert telephone numbers you should call for your major credit cards:
American Express - (800) 528-4800
Diners Club - (800) 525-9040
Discover Card - (800) 858-5588
Master Card - (800) 826-2181
Visa - (800) 336-8472
Call the Secretary of State's Office:
If your driver's license is missing, you must reapply for a new license. Illinois Secretary of State (217) 782-6212.
Call the credit reporting agencies:
It's important to protect your credit rating case your stolen checks are reported as losses by merchants.
You can file a Victim Statement Report by calling the following credit reporting agencies:
Equuifax - (800) 685-1111
TRW - (800) 392-1120