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National Preparedness Month Week 1: Make a plan
National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, it is a good time to engage in National Preparedness Month. This month, the Office of Resiliency will provide…
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Reminder: Download the university’s new safety and transportation apps
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are reminded to download two new safety and transportation apps from Public Safety today: Spartan Safe and Spartan Ride. Spartan Safe replaces the Rave Guardian app, and will be the new resource on campus for safety alerts, emergency…
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New safety, transportation apps to launch Aug. 1
On Aug. 1, Case Western Reserve will transition to two new mobile apps for safety alerts and transportation services on campus: Spartan Safe and Spartan Ride. Spartan Safe—created through Rave Mobile Safety, which the university currently uses to send emergency alerts—will replace the Rave…
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Campus Security Authority training launched for selected departments, new hires
As part of Case Western Reserve University’s ongoing efforts to be compliant with the federal Campus Crimes Reporting and Statistics Act, also known as the Clery Act, the Division of Public Safety will launch an expanded training program for university staff and faculty members whose job positions…
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CWRU Job Fair
Case Western Reserve University’s Division of Public Safety will host a job fair, sponsored by Cleveland City Councilman Kevin Conwell, Saturday, April 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. in GlenVillage (1400 E. 105th St., Cleveland). The division seeks motivated individuals to join the community in full- and…
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Review safety and security tips before leaving campus for winter break
With final exams ending this week, many students will be departing their residences on and near campus. As you prepare to head home, there are a number of safety tips to keep in mind to help protect yourself against theft during winter break. You should: Take any items of value home if…
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Hand-activated crosswalk strobe lights, signs around campus
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are advised that many of the crosswalk strobe lights and signs on and near campus must be hand-activated by the person crossing the street. This is particularly true of newer crosswalks. For example, the crosswalks between the Samson…
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Stay safe when using a bicycle or scooter
Winter in Cleveland is coming—but on days when Northeast Ohio weather is cooperating, a bicycle or scooter can still be a quick way to get you where you need to go. Before you start riding, Case Western Reserve Public Safety wants to remind you of several precautions to keep yourself, pedestrians…
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Walking on campus in the evenings? Get tips for staying safe
As the days get shorter and the sun sets earlier, it becomes even more important to take safety precautions on campus. First and foremost: Pay attention to your surroundings. This includes, as always, avoiding becoming engrossed in your phone or wearing headphones that obscure outside sounds. But…
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Staying Safe at CWRU: Helping others
September is National Preparedness Month, a time to consider how to stay safe in the face of potential disasters. To help members of the Case Western Reserve University community be prepared, The Daily has teamed up with the Office of Resiliency to share safety tips throughout the month. We’ve…