Throughout the year you will be notified of personal safety programs which the Office of Security & Safety, Office of Student Life, various student organizations, and the New York City Police Department will co-host. These programs will provide an opportunity for you to meet your fellow students, the staffs who are responsible for the safety and security of this community, and to learn from police organization representatives how to stay safe.

The Safety First Personal Safety Education programs were created to provide an ongoing dialogue between safety professionals and the law school community. The programs are:

• Safety-On-The-Run
Department literature rack (first floor 53 Worth Street) where the community can obtain copies of the annual report and other health and safety information which they are also encouraged to share with family and friends.

• Safety-On-The-Go
A short self-viewing video and access to "Grab-and-Go" information.

• Safety Partners 
Programs co hosted with employees of the New York City Police Department, and with staff input from the Fire Department of the City of New York.

• SafeYouth
Health and/or safety video and discussion on Bring Your Child To Work Day.

I extend this personal invitation to you to attend these programs to meet your fellow students, the staffs who are responsible for the safety and security of this community, and to learn from police organization representatives to learn new ways to stay safe and secure. Crime prevention techniques and personal safety tips must be practiced every day wherever you are. I also encourage you to share this information with family and friends.

I welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions for personal safety discussion topics. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have a question about a security issue. Feel free to stop by the Office of Security & Safety (Office: 57 Worth Street, Lower Level, Room L2), by telephone (212-431-2837), or by electronic mail at ghayes@nyls.edu  Don’t compromise- Always place your Safety First.