CSER and Safety

Practice Safety Habits

• Know the address of your organization and how to get there
• Know your supervisor’s name and phone number
• Let a friend/roommate know when you are leaving and returning
• If you need transportation, ride only with people you know and trust
• Know your organization’s emergency protocol
• Park your vehicle in well-lit areas
• Check in with your supervisor when you arrive and when you leave
• Review safety procedures with your supervisor
• For concerns about the organization or supervisor, you can contact LU Serve
• For off-campus emergencies, call 911
• For on-campus emergencies, contact LUPD (434) 592-3911

Reporting Suspicious or Concerning Behavior

While you are serving your community, you can also help protect your community. If you see something that does not seem quite right, do not hesitate to alert your CSER supervisor. If you see someone acting odd or strange, or if a person or situation makes you feel uneasy, trust your instincts, and report it. Remember, if you See Something, Say Something! Want to learn more? Click here.

Provide as much information as possible about the person: age, race, clothing, height, weight, sex, hair and eye color, any weapons, their direction of travel, and any other identifying descriptors you noticed.

During an Emergency

• You can report an emergency on campus by calling 434-592-3911 or 911.
• During an emergency, LUPD provides real-time alerts to notify you through texts, emails, outdoor sirens, and radio announcements.
• In case of an emergency while you are serving, you should know your organization’s emergency protocols and review safety procedures with your CSER supervisor. In addition, save your supervisor’s phone number so you can easily contact them, just in case.
• Are you ready? Read LU’s emergency procedures to make sure.

Where Can I Learn More About University Resources?

Emergency Management & Community Engagement provides several resources to prepare you in the event of an emergency.

Liberty On-Demand Ride (ODR):

Need a ride? Liberty On-Demand Ride (ODR) is a safe, easy way to travel on and off campus. If you need to travel off campus, ODR can transport you to LU-owned property. You can reserve a ride using the myLU app. If you are using ODR to travel to and from your CSER organization, it is important to know the address of your organization and how to get there. Use the map below to view the possible locations you can request ODR:

LU Safe Ride Program

If the On-Demand Ride service is not available, there’s another option. Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) offers the Safe Ride Program where anyone may call the LUPD Non-Emergency Number to request an escort. This is done in the interest of maintaining the highest level of safety for the university community. Keep in mind that LUPD Safe Ride is not a taxi service and should be used only if your safety is a concern. Officers may choose to escort you by vehicle or on foot. Please bear in mind that LUPD is not a medical transport agency. This means that LUPD will not transport individuals to the hospital under any circumstances. For more information, click here.

Personal Safety Training Courses

Empower yourself with the skills and knowledge to help you stay safe while you are serving on and off campus. The Department of Emergency Management & Community Engagement (EMCE) offers various trainings, including:

Active Assailant Community Preparedness (AACP)

• What to do in case of an incident on campus.
• Covers the “Run, Hide, Fight” method developed by the Department of Homeland Security and how it applies to Liberty’s campus.
• Learn about emergency procedures, best practices, and resources at your disposal.

Refuse to Be a Victim

• Developed by the National Rifle Association.
• Teaches the basics of situational awareness and preparedness.
• Learn about the criminal mindset and practical steps to reduce your chances of becoming a victim.
• Provides practical data to help you make informed choices about your safety.
• Liberty’s specialized collegiate edition focuses on students and the campus environment.

Flames Self Defense

• Learn what it means to have a self-defense mindset and how to defend yourself from an attack.
• Combines material from Refuse to be a Victim with personal instruction in self-defense skills and situational awareness training.
• Teaches the basics of lower-body and upper-body defense tactics such as punches, elbows, kicks, and knees.
• Provides national resources related to sexual assault and sexual violence.