Top Ten New Year's safety resolutions

    January 4, 2021

    Start the New Year off right, keep yourself and your belongings safe. Practice these ten easy-to-remember safety resolutions. 

    1. Pedistrian Safety - Don’t walk distracted (e.g. walking with headphones, texting and walking), look both ways before you cross or cross at the cross walk.
    2. Safety Apps - Download and enable the LiveSafe app and “Find My Phone” features on Apple and Android devices. 
    3. Prevent Bike theft - Use a U lock or combination of a seat cable lock and a wheel lock.
    4. Bike safely- Don’t ride on the sidewalk. There is a New Haven City ordinance banning it. Be aware of your surroundings, and wear a helmet even if using a razor scooter. 
    5. Protect your property - Keep track of serial numbers for your bike and any electronic or handheld devices. Take pictures of the items and make/model/serial number. 
    6. Lock it or lose it - Lock your doors, windows, and your car, and don’t leave valuables in plain view. 
    7. Practice situational awareness - Be alert, stay in well-lit areas, if a situation seems dangerous or doesn’t fell right, get to a safe place and call Yale PD. Know alternate routes to your common destinations. 
    8. Blue Phones - Know the locations of Blue Phones along the paths you travel frequently.
    9. Take advantage of Yale Transit, security escorts, TapRide.  Download the DoubleMap app to see when and where the Yale shuttle stops.
    10. Don’t hesitate to contact the Yale Police Department. This can be done by calling 203 432-4400 or through the LiveSafe app. With LiveSafe you can report concerns anonymously. Always dial  9-1-1 in an emergency.