Crime Prevention

    • Myths About Alcohol:

    • "Some people think alcohol is a stimulant, not a depressant."
    • "Some drivers mistakenly think that alcohol improves their driving."
    • "Some people foolishly believe that coffee, a cold shower, exercise, or fresh air can sober them up.“

      • Some Facts About Alcohol:

    • Alcohol is a drug, and it is a powerful depressant.
    • You must be of legal age (age depends on the state) to buy or be served any type of alcohol. In New York State as of December 1, 1985, you must be 21 years old. 

      • Beer and wine are just as potent as hard liquor:

      12 ounces of beer =
      5 ounces of wine =
      1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor

    • Alcohol intensifies the effect of tranquilizers, while antihistamines may cause the effect of alcohol to sharply increase.

      • Alcohol is involved in:

    • 50% of all traffic fatalities
    • 50% of all murders
    • 33% of all suicides
    • 25% of all other accidents

    • Blue lights mark special twenty (20) safety telephones, indicated on the map below. Their use is not restricted to emergencies; however, you can use them to report incidents or suspicious people, or to ask for assistance or an escort.
    • At all blue light phones you need to simply push the button and the phone will signal University Police automatically and direct someone to you.
    • View a map of Blue-Light Phone locations (PDF)
    • Additionally, outside the main door of each residence hall there is an access phone that can be used to dial University Police in an emergency.
    • KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE
    • KNOW THE RESIDENCE HALL SECURITY POLICY. 
    • NEVER GIVE OUT THE CODE ACCESS NUMBER FOR YOUR DOOR OR LEND YOUR KEY OR IDENTIFICATION CARD TO ANYONE ELSE. 
    • BE CAREFUL ABOUT LEAVING WINDOWS OPEN IN FIRST FLOOR RESIDENCE.

      • Operation Identification Programs

      How Do I Participate in the Program?

    • Residential Units
    • You may bring your property and mark it at the Living Unit Office, or you may borrow a marker and use it in your room. An ID card will have to be left as a deposit. When you have finished marking your property, turn in your Personal Property Record and your card will be returned to you.
    • You may mark your property at the University Police Department or borrow the tool from the Department. A Grambling State University ID card must be left as a deposit. When you have finished marking your property, turn in your Personal Property Record and your card will be returned to you.

      • What Should I Have Marked?

    • You should have any easily stolen property marked. Some examples are:
    • Television sets
    • Stereo Equipment
    • Radios