New York, NY (1888PressRelease)
August 27, 2008 - As tens of thousands of new college students head for campuses all over the US and Canada, both students and parents need to keep safety in mind. For college students, part of the excitement of college life is the newfound freedom from parents. However, freedom has its responsibilities and the risks college students often take have their4 consequences. SafeCheckIn.com is a new service that allows individuals the security of having someone always waiting for him or her to return from any activity when they go out alone.
If a member does not check back in, SafeCheckIn will try to locate the member or notify their emergency contacts. Parents like the security of having a watchful eye waiting for the student’s safe return and the students like privacy that SafeCheckIn.com provides. SafeCheckIn.com is a single individual’s guardian angel when they go out on dates, school activities, outdoor sports or any time one goes out by themselves.
To help protect college students, SafeCheckIn.com offers a few safety tips to help keep students safe in the residence halls (dorms), on campus or whenever they are alone.
In the residence halls . . .
·Keep your dorm room door locked whenever the room is unoccupied, if you are in the room alone or if you are sleeping.
·Take care of your keys. Don’t give anyone the opportunity to duplicate them and never leave a key over the door or nearby your room.
·Don’t leave valuables, like your wallet, checkbook or jewelry, in open view.
·Keep drapes closed when changing clothes.
While walking on campus . . .
·Should you find yourself walking alone at night, avoid secluded or dimly lit areas. Stay away from wooded areas or locations where shrubs or buildings might provide cover for assailants.
·Never hitchhike or offer rides to strangers
·Have your car or house key in hand and ready as you approach your vehicle or home.
·Take advantage of college escort services that walk you to your car or dorm.
Protecting yourself . . .
·Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a place or situation, leave.
·Always be alert to your surroundings.
·Learn to communicate the message that you’re calm, confident and know where you are going. Stand tall, walk purposefully and make quick eye contact with people around you.
·Have your cell phone handy and the battery charged.
Consider using SafeCheckIn.com when you go out alone on or off campus. Make sure your contact information is up to date and you check out and in regularly. To find out more about SafeCheckIn.com visit the website. Interviews welcome 866-516-6784
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