{"id":200,"date":"2019-08-01T11:21:31","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T11:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/international-relations\/?p=200"},"modified":"2019-08-01T11:23:07","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T11:23:07","slug":"iro-security-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/international-relations\/2019\/08\/01\/iro-security-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"IRO SECURITY ADVICE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zimbabwe is a relatively safe country and MSU campuses are among the safest in the world. However, it is well known that an area with a large student population is a prime target for criminals. Let us therefore take a moment to talk about your safety and security. This guide provides you with some valuable tips to ensure you remain as safe as possible at all times. For a more comprehensive guide, please refer to MSU Security Office notices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>SAFETY ON THE STREETS<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look out for loiterers and never carry large amounts of money.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never travel alone at night or walk outside campus late at night, especially if you are a woman.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not carry cell phones attached to belts, because thieves could target you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never carry anything of value that you cannot afford to lose unless absolutely necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never carry valuable items when shopping. Carry a purse that could be placed in a shopping bag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have to walk at night, use well-lit busy streets and avoid dark areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk in the middle of the pavement and never wander around in deserted areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never hitchhike or allow a stranger to pick you up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always walk in the direction of oncoming traffic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get off your phone, get off social media and do not listen to music when walking in the streets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beware of people approaching you for information. Keep them at a safe distance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>SAFETY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure there are other people around when you wait for a bus or taxi. If the area is dark or deserted, rather wait near an occupied building or in a brightly lit area until you find transport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you get onto a bus or taxi, be aware of the people around you. If anyone behaves suspiciously, drop off at the nearest safe place and call the IRO.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the bus or taxi is empty or almost empty, try to sit as close to the driver as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you reach your destination, take note of the people getting off with you. If you become aware of someone following you, go to the nearest house and ask for help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At night, get off a bus or taxi in a well-lit area and avoid all dark streets on the way to your destination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>SAFETY IN THE RESIDENCES<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt is your room, but it is not like your room at home.\u201d You must always be aware of the fact that large numbers of people have access to the residences. Rooms that are left unlocked or keys hidden away in a \u2018safe\u2019 place, such as beneath a rock or doormat, attract thieves. The following safety measures must be implemented:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear your valid MSU ID card around your neck at all times when on campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you go out, make sure that all your windows are closed and doors locked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always lock your room when leaving it even if you are just going to the toilet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your room key in a safe place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lock valuables away in your cupboards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark your valuables and keep the serial numbers in a safe place for identification purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of gadgets, such as cell phones and computers, give the serial number to the MSU Security Office.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report irregularities to residence administration immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report suspicious people or incidents to the residence or campus security officer on duty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not lend your student ID card to anyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not allow strangers into the residence rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware of unknown people and anyone loitering in the residences, and immediately notify residence or campus security should you notice any suspicious strangers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zimbabwe is a relatively safe country and MSU campuses are among the safest in the world. 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