Security Update, EMU

Eastern Mennonite University

Security Alert - Update

February 8, 2011

BACKGROUND: Over the past number of weeks there have been two reported incidents of Indecent

Exposure on the EMU Campus and also multiple cases at JMU.

Early last week (January 30, 2011) a female faculty member reported that someone was

attempting to enter the house in which she was working alone late at night. No suspect has

been identified.

On February 1, 2011 a man was arrested for exposing himself on the campus of James

Madison University.

A number of suspicious individuals have been confronted by EMU Security officers,

questioned, and identified. To date none of the suspicious individuals or the person arrested

at JMU has been identified by victims or witnesses as the suspects from incidents on the

EMU campus.

SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS:
• (Northlawn Incident) Caucasian male, described as being of medium build and approximately

6’ in height, wearing a black knit beanie, dark navy blue jacket, blue jeans, and work boots

(Exposure from car on Smith Ave.) Hispanic male, dark hair and hat, white T-shirt and jeans,

sideburns, dark aviator glasses. Driving black car with small rear spoiler, possibly Honda,

Acura, or Mazda.

(JMU, Dec. 13) Hispanic male, 5 feet 7 inches tall,

(JMU, Jan. 17) Hispanic male, 5 feet 5 inches tall and approximately 30 years old.

(JMU, Jan. 24), white male driving silver Toyota Tundra. The suspect was described as 25 to
30 years old, heavy build, with black hair and black facial hair

These cases are still being actively investigated by law enforcement.

Members of the University community are urged to be vigilant and report any unusual circumstances
and/or suspicious activities/persons. Be prepared to give a description of the individual/s:
• Car type/color/license/distinguishing marks/location;
• Person’s clothing/color/hair/ethnicity/carrying something/location.
Even if you are not sure of the person’s intent, call campus security and allow us to observe and
determine if intervention is appropriate. If you feel threatened in any way do not hesitate to call
911 immediately.

Anyone with information on these incidents or the suspects should contact the EMU Security by

calling 540-432-4911 (4911 from campus phones) or report in person at the Physical Plant Office
during normal office hours; or by e-mail to kurtze@emu.edu.

A List of personal Safety Tips is provided on page 2

Personal Safety Tips

1. While you may feel safe walking on campus during the evening and night hours,

walking with other people at night is an excellent practice.

2. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings. Plan your route for safety

3. If you sense danger:

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Move away from the threat; for instance, cross the street and

Increase your pace.

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Join a group of people nearby.

4. If a threatening situation seems imminent:

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Yell, scream, or make a commotion to attract other people.

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Go to an open business or occupied building

5. If you must work late or walk alone

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Carry your cell phone pre-programmed with emergency numbers

§ Simply dialing 911 will contact local Emergency Services no matter what

your area code or emergency

§ EMU Campus Security can be contacted by dialing 540-432-4911

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Call someone as you walk

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Carry an umbrella

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Avoid dark short cuts or places where someone might hide

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Call security at 432-4911 and we will escort you to your next destination

6. If you are working alone at night

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Check to make sure all doors and windows are locked

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Draw the blinds tightly before beginning to work

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Feel free to call security if you wish to have an escort to either enter or leave

a building

7. If you will be driving to or from work at night

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Park in a well lit area

Lock the doors

Look inside the car before opening the doors

Man to other Man

Get out of the manbox. Really.

My only issue with this video is that the audience is mostly women, and the message really needs to be for those men he's talking about.

"Sisterhood"

*This* is why we started this club.

An interesting link on Masculinity

This video is talking about the crisis of Masculinity.

Welcome to the EMSWA blog!

Important info:
Our first get together will be Friday, January 14th, located in Northlawn 4th lounge. Here's our spiel:

Come hear about the reinstatement of EMSWA (Eastern Mennonite Student Women's Association)! We are a group of students (women AND men) and community members working to create dialogue about women's studies and feminist issues. Changing stereotypes, redefining feminism, and learning in an interegenerational environment are all a part of EMSWA. We will be exploring different perspectives and subjects within women's studies, such as ecofeminism, inner beauty, sexuality, body image, and women in leadership roles. Ladies and gents, old and young, liberals and conservatives, skeptics and enthusists alike are welcome to attend this once in a lifetime event! Bring your thoughts, comments, questions, complaints, arguments, and honesty to the table. And, yes, there will be snacks.


This blog will be the place to locate relevant articles, videos, other blogs, pictures, and important event information for the EMSWA club, our Eastern Mennonite Student Women's Association of Eastern Mennonite University.
This will also be a place where thoughts, comments, discussions, should begin, grow, and expand!
Let your mind rejoice, let your love overflow.