Penn College Police
Penn's Loft, 1154 West Third Street · (570) 321-5555
Safety Tips
College Police patrol the campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services available year-round through the department include investigation of criminal activity, assistance to motorists and other members of the public, lost-and-found and general safety.
College Police will provide an escort from your office to your car within a reasonable walking distance.
Secure your valuables and be aware of your surroundings. Report lost items to Penn College Police. A lost-and-found department is maintained by the office.
Rest Rooms
- Take coats, purses and books into the stall with you
- Place jewelry and watches in your pocket or purse while washing so they remain with you when you leave
Books and Tools
- Mark these with your name and driver's license number
- Do not leave laying around
Gym/Locker
- Do not take valuables into gym or lockers
- Have a lock on your locker at all times
Vehicles
- Keep locked at all times
- Do not leave valuables (laptops, speakers, CDs, book bags) in vehicles.
Emergency blue-light phones/call boxes — connected directly to Penn College Police — are strategically located across campus.
- West 3rd Street lot, outside Police office
- West side of the ACC
- BTC parking lot
- South side of the ATHS
- ATC parking lot
- South side of the Victorian House
- Mall outside the Susquehanna Room
- South side of the tennis courts
- South side of College West
- Never leave cooking food unattended on stovetop.
- Keep cooking areas clean and clear of materials that could catch fire, such as pot holders, towels, rags, and food packages.
- Give space heaters plenty of space. Space heaters should be at least three feet from anything that can burn. Always make sure to the heater is off when leaving the room.
- Lighted candles should be monitored constantly and extinguished when going to sleep.
- Use candle holders that won’t tip over easily and that are big enough to catch dripping wax.
- If there are smokers in your home, make sure ashtrays are large and deep and won’t tip over. Douse cigarette and cigar butts with water before discarding.
- Replace or repair any electrical device with loose, frayed or broken cords.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for plugging an appliance into a receptacle.
- Store flammable liquids like gasoline, kerosene, and propane outside the home or apartment in a well-ventilated area.
- Test smoke detectors regularly and change the batteries at least once a year.
Developing and practicing a home or apartment escape plan that everyone understands can mean the difference between life and death, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Fire can grow and spread so quickly; it's important that you be prepared to react as soon as the smoke alarm sounds. These tips can help you put together – and practice – an effective fire-escape plan:
- Pull together everyone in your home or apartment and make a plan. Draw the floor plan to show two ways out of every room, including windows.
- Make sure everyone understands the escape plan.
- Can doors and windows be opened easily?
- If windows and doors have security bars, make sure the bars have a quick-release mechanism so they can be opened immediately.
- Practice the escape plan at least twice a year, making sure everyone is involved.
- Agree on a place where everyone can meet outside after they have escaped.
- Remember to get out first, then call for help. Never go back inside until the fire department gives the OK.
- Have everyone memorize the emergency phone number for the fire department.
- Be fully prepared for a real fire: when a smoke alarm sounds, get out immediately. And once you're out, stay out. Leave the firefighting to professionals!
- If you live in a multi-story building, always exit using the stairways. Never use the elevator.