Public Safety

TIMELY WARNING

The West Chester Borough Police department received a report that at approximately 10:30 pm on Wednesday March 8 2017 a white male exposed himself to a female student in the area of Linden Street and the 700 block of South Walnut Street The male actor is described as a white male in his 40s approximately 5ft 10 heavy set a with beer belly wearing sneakers no further description provided. The actor did not approach or say anything to her. Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the West Chester Borough Police dept at 610-696-6700

If you or someone you know has been affected by a criminal act, the following resources are available to you: (*denotes confidential resource)

Counseling Center*: 610-436-2301
Health Center*: 610-436-2509
Social Equity/Title IX Coordinator: 610-436-2513
Center for Women and Gender Equity* 610-436-2122
Judicial Affairs: 610-436-3511
Crime Victims Center*: 610-692-7273
National Sexual Assault Hotline*:1-800-656-HOPE

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS:

• Report all crime or suspicious incidents.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid walking alone.
• If your partner says no or does not give clear verbal consent, sexual activity must stop.
• Your partner cannot give consent if incapacitated with alcohol or drugs, coerced, threatened, or frightened.
• The person(s) who initiate(s) a new level of sexual activity is responsible for getting consent for each level of intimacy.
• Limit your use of alcohol.
• Step in if you see a friend or acquaintance being taken advantage of or trying to take advantage of another person. Separate the individuals and make sure they get home safe.