Public Safety

TIMELY WARNING

West Chester University Police received a report of a male exposing himself to a female WCU student on January 31, 2016 around 2:45 AM. The two victims were walking in the 400 block of South New Street when a white male, in his 40s, bald head and glasses, partially nude, described as having a gut, stepped out from an alley and exposed himself. The male was driving a dark blue minivan. The victim was not physically injured. Anyone having information regarding this crime should contact the West Chester Borough Police Department at 610-696-2700.

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
Womens Center* 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.