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As more students, faculty and staff have accessed campus safety resources in recent weeks, steps have been taken to continue to expand availability and capacity of those resources. Here is a summary of the latest enhancements to the escort and shuttle services, safety training opportunities, and safety whistle distribution.

EXTENDED ESCORT HOURS AND SERVICE
ADDITIONAL SHUTTLE ROUTE
LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING PARKING ALTERNATIVES
SAFETY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
SAFETY WHISTLE DISTRIBUTION
PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS

EXTENDED ESCORT HOURS AND SERVICE
As of this week and continuing through the semester, the main campus shuttle service has extended operations until 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Also, a second dispatcher has been added to help with increased call volume. For more information or to request the service, contact Campus Escort Services at 742-6808.

ADDITIONAL SHUTTLE ROUTE
Also beginning this week and continuing through the semester, a new shuttle route has been added to increase the overall capacity of campus transportation services, particularly during peak evening hours. The new route, serviced by a 15-passenger shuttle van, expands the current shuttle coverage area and includes service to residence halls and many sorority and fraternity houses from 5 to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
For the new shuttle route, the pick-up locations are:

• Joe Crowley Student Union
• Fitzgerald Student Services Building
• Virginia Street Gymnasium

Drop-off locations are:

• Corner of Ninth and Sierra Street, near many sorority/fraternity houses
• Artemesia Way, at the front doors of Argenta Hall

LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING PARKING ALTERNATIVES
Another new safety-oriented initiative in place through March 21 is the opportunity for parking permit holders to park after 3:30 p.m. at the following locations:

• Silver #11 zone (Whalen Parking Complex)
• Silver #8 zone (east of the Agriculture and Engineering buildings)
• Meters located west of the Joe Crowley Student Union building

For more information about parking and shuttle services, please visit Nevada News or contact the Parking and Transportation Services Department at 784-4654.

SAFETY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Free safety classes hosted by the University for students, faculty and staff include rape defense, self defense and personal safety-awareness instruction.

Rape Aggression Defense: Certified instructors with the University Police Services department teach this four-day course starting 5:30 p.m. The next available class runs Monday, March 3 through Thursday, March 6. The classes last three hours. Participants must register in advance by emailing rad-course@police.unr.edu.

Personal-Safety Training: This one-hour training, offered by University police officers, is now offered twice weekly, on Monday and Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m. Monday classes take place at selected University residence halls (see the University’s online calendar at www.unr.edu for locations). Tuesday classes take place in the Joe Crowley Student Union, Graduate Student Lounge (Room 301). To participate in or schedule a class for your organization or department, email hturk@unr.edu.

Self-Defense Class: The University’s Campus Recreation and Wellness office has expanded its schedule of self-defense classes. A series of four-week classes for students, faculty and staff begins Tuesday, Feb. 12. The sessions will run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 6. Additional classes may be scheduled if warranted. Participants should pre-register at the front desk in the Lombardi Recreation Building. For details, call 784-1225.

For more information about these safety training opportunities, please visit Nevada News.

SAFETY WHISTLE DISTRIBUTION
One of the top 10 safety tips is to carry a device to make noise, alarming an attacker and alerting others to your situation. Free whistles, which can be attached to a key ring, are available at the following locations:

• University Police Services, first floor of the Fitzgerald Student Services Building
• Joe Crowley Student Union, front desk
• Getchell Library
• The Overlook Café in the Jot Travis Building

PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS
Safety starts with personal choices and practices. The best way to stay safe is to be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. University Police Services has produced a quick video reviewing 10 safety tips you can easily and immediately put to use. The video – and additional safety-related information – is available above.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize these resources and participate in safety training. As you take charge of your personal safety, also reach out to a friend and colleague and encourage them to do the same. Together, we can further the sense of community and culture of safety at the University of Nevada, Reno.