Needless to say, to prevent yourself becoming a victim of crime, it is important to take care on a day-to-day basis. If you know about common methods of crime, and always exercise common sense, you will be far less likely to find yourself a crime victim. But even so, if you become a victim of theft or get caught up in a crime, promptly report it the police. The police are also there to provide you with advice about things that are worrying you.

Ishikawa Police Safety Consultation Desk, Ishikawa Prefectural Police Headquarters:Tel #9110
(same nationwide, also accessible from mobile phones)
Tel 076-225 -9110
(Available 24 hours a day, calls at night and on weekends and holidays will be answered by the duty officer)

　Many students live alone in the area around the campus and tend to be less cautious in keeping themselves safe. But crimes occur frequently. Students of the university have fallen victim to various crimes such as robbery in their homes.
　And on campus, clubhouses are frequent sites for incidents of theft. As a student and as a citizen, you need to take care to ensure your personal safety. To protect yourself and live in safety, each of you should confirm the following:

Preventing yourself becoming a victim of theft in your home

　The fundamental goal of locking doors and windows is to make it more difficult for thieves to enter. So be sure to always lock up.

〈Front door〉

　When choosing an apartment, it is important to confirm the following. If any of the following are absent, ask the superintendent about it.

• ●There is a supplementary lock in addition to the main lock (one door, two locks).
• ●A lock guard (guard plate) is installed.
• ●A peep hole (with a cap on the inside of the door) and door chain are installed.
• ●You should keep the door locked at all times, including when you are in the room (including the balcony, etc.).

〈Windows〉

• ●Properly lock windows for the bathroom, basin, toilet, etc.
• ●Lock both the central crescent lock and the lower revolving button lock.
• ●Also lock windows even on the second floor and above, or even if you are going out for a short time.

〈Around your home〉

• ●Don’t leave items outside that thieves could stand on to climb into your home.
• ●Don’t leave items that could be used as crime tools lying around.

〈Storage of keys〉

• ●Store keys carefully to ensure that they cannot be used or duplicated without your permission.
• ●Do not place keys in the mailbox, under a plant pot, or anywhere outdoors, and do not lend them to others.
• ●When moving into an apartment or condominium, confirm the total number of keys. If you are uncertain about the original number of keys, ask for the locks to be changed.

〈Burglary (when you are not there)〉

• ●If you’re going be coming home late, bring your laundry in before you go out.
• ●Use timers for lights so that they switch on automatically when it gets dark.
• ●If you’re going to be away for an extended period, cancel your newspaper subscription etc. and let the superintendent know.

〈Robbery (when you are there)〉

• ●Always lock all doors when going outside, even for a short period of time, such as to put out garbage.
• ●If someone that you don’t recognize visits, check them out carefully through the peep hole etc
• ●If a salesman, money collector, etc. that you don’t recognize visits, leave the door chain on, ask them their business, and don’t let them in inadvertently.
• ●Thieves may enter your home under the guise of a courier service, telegram delivery, infrastructure inspection, etc. So check the sender’s name and identification carefully.
• ●When you come home, check behind you before you enter the building or unlock the door.