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Bard College is a close-knit community that offers space and atmosphere for study, recreation, and reflection to members and neighbors. The Bard College Safety and Security Department has taken steps to make the campus as safe as possible. It is unlikely that you will be a victim of a crime, but it is a possiblility. No community is risk-free. Thefts, assaults, and other violations of the law sometimes occur. Most campus incidents can be avoided if students use common sense and recognize that they can become victims and then take basic precautions to reduce the risk of harm, such as walking with a friend during daytime and in groups at night; as well as keeping interior and exterior residence doors locked at all times. The Department is available 24 hours a day to assist all members of the College community. It is service oriented, providing assistance and information to students daily, often successfully solving student problems without the need for intervention. Students should telephone 7460 to report any incident that appears suspicious or to report any crimes. In the event of a life-threatening or emergency situation, students should immediately call 7777. Security officers will assist emergency responders and will provide mutual aid if necessary. The department helps to protect the Bard campus community from loss or damage to personal and college property. The department is responsible for maintaining public order and for enforcing campus regulations and policies. Security also handles emergency medical transportation for the college community. All members of the department are trained in basic first aid and are supported by the Bard College Emergency Medical Services (BEMS). In addition to patrolling buildings and grounds, Security is responsible for the registration of motor vehicles and enforcement of parking and traffic regulations. It also investigates crimes, accidents and assorted complaints; transports sick or injured students; provides an escort service; and , maintains a lost and found. Items can be claimed at the Dispatcher's office any time during the day or evening. Lost items can be reported to Security 24 hours a day. Students should lock their rooms and carry their room keys with them. Security will open or lock a room once without charge during the academic year. There will be a $7.00 charge for each additional request.