Burglary Prevention Strategies
What can I do to protect my property?
- Use locks on lockers
- Lock door to residence/office
- Lock door to vehicle
- Keep residence/office windows locked
- Keep vehicle windows rolled up
- Use secure bike locks on bicycles (such as u-locks)
- Do not leave valuables unattended
- Do not leave valuables inside vehicles
- Keep a record of valuables serial numbers
- Report suspicious activity immediately
Commonly Asked Questions
Question: What is the most common type of crime on campus?
Answer: Petty theft.
Some examples include:
- Musical instruments, laptop, bookbag, etc. left unattended
- Residence doors left unlocked
- Office doors left unlocked
- Purses/wallets left in unlocked desk drawer
- Bicycles parked without proper bike lock
- Valuables left in plain view inside vehicle
- Windows/doors of vehicle left open/unlocked
Do you have a question that was not answered in this section?
Email your question to:
crimeprevention@belmont.edu
The Crime Prevention Unit will answer your question.
The Crime Prevention Unit employs several techniques to raise campus awareness. If a vehicle, room or office door is found unlocked or if a bicycle is seen without a chain, a note will be attached warning the owner of the risk of theft and advising the owner on how to better protect his/her property.
If a Security Officer sees an item such as keys, purse or book bag left unattended, the item will be taken for safety reasons either to our central office in the Gabhart Student Center or to Lost and Found also located in the Gabhart Student Center Room 13.
Important Numbers
Belmont Non-Emergency 615/460-6617 (x6617 from any campus phone)
Belmont Emergency 615/460-6911 (x6911 from any campus phone)
Metro Non-Emergency 615/862-8600
Metro Emergency 911
