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If you do not have anyone to walk with, set up a <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/services\/rave-guardian\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">virtual SAFEWALK<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you have been drinking, have someone walk you home or get a ride.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be informed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know where the nearest blue light phone is.<\/li>\n<li>Know the hours of B.O.S.S. in order to get around.<\/li>\n<li>Learn about campus safety and security: Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/deanofstudents\/clery-act-information\/annual-safety-reports\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">campus annual security report<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/transportation\/mobileapps\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UWM Mobile app<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/new-app-helps-uwm-students-stay-safe\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rave Guardian app<\/a> for easy access to campus safety resources.<\/li>\n<li>Program the campus police phone numbers into your phone: non-emergency number, 414-229-4627; emergency number,\u00a0414-229-9911.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be prepared:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep doors locked, even if you are away for only a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Do not leave electronics, purses, wallets or backpacks unattended.<\/li>\n<li>Lock your vehicles to prevent theft of or from your vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Never leave valuables in the passenger compartment of vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>Learn to protect yourself. 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