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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE IN A PARKING GARAGE
Utilizing parking garages is often a necessity on campus. Floowing these safety techniques could
be your best defense.
Look around your vehicle for any suspicious activity. If you see someone loitering around
your vehicle, walk past until they leave.
Don't park next to a van's sliding door.
Change from high heels to low flats or even sneakers when leaving work. They are better to
run in.
At night, leave your office or building in the company of others. Don't leave alone after
dark. If possible, have someone from your building security escort you, or call for police
assistance.
Approach your vehicle with your keys already in your hand.
Do a quick scan of your vehicle's interior before unlocking the door. Be sure to look in
the back seat.
Keep your doors locked and your windows shut.
Be suspicious of anyone approaching your vehicle, whether passing out leaflets or asking
for donations. Always leave the car windows up.
If you must leave a key with a parking attendant, leave only your vehicle's ignition key.
Do not leave anything attached to it with your name and address.
For further information on this or others safety topics please contact the University of Florida Police Department’s Community Services Division at 392-1409.