If you enter the parking garage after hours, have your vehicle keys ready and proceed directly to your vehicle.  Look under and inside your vehicle before you enter.

 

Do not park next to a van’s sliding door.

 

Try to leave in groups, especially after normal business hours.

 

Change from high heels to low flats or sneakers when leaving work.

 

Ask for an escort to your vehicle from security.  Available 24 hours a day, call 770-552-2415 or stop by any security console.

 

Keep purses closed and held snugly against your body.  When walking through parking garages, keep your purse on the side opposite of moving vehicles.

 

Remain aware of your surroundings at all times.

 

Walk with confidence, shoulders back and head up.  Do not look like a victim.

 

Walk in groups - there is safety in numbers.

 

If you cannot locate your vehicle, return to the building and ask security for assistance.  Do not wander around the parking deck on foot.

 

Look around your vehicle for any suspicious activity.  If you see someone loitering around your vehicle, walk past your vehicle and return to the building.  Notify security for an escort back to your vehicle.

 

Keep your doors locked and your windows shut.

 

Be suspicious of anyone approaching your vehicle, whether passing out leaflets or asking for directions.  Always leave the car windows up.

Stay focused and alert.  Do not talk on your cell phone while walking in the parking deck.

 

While driving in the parking deck, observe all posted stop signs and speed limit signs.  Maintain your proper lane and drive courteously and defensively.  Please be aware of pedestrian traffic while driving in the deck.