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9-20-17 uw oshkosh police warn students to be aware of their surroundings

todaySeptember 19, 2017

UW Oshkosh police say the attack of a student near campus this week is a reminder that people need to be aware of their surroundings.  A 27 year old Oshkosh man was arrested in connection with multiple incidents  Sunday including a sexual assault.    UW Oshkosh police captain Chris Tarmann says bystanders thwarted an attack of a student near Campus Sunday morning when they intervened.  Tarmann says there are a number of safety options for students including a UWO Mobile app and easy to use “blue lights” emergency kiosks that are a direct link to university police.  Tarmann says the UW Oshkosh police department also has a CSO Safe Walk program for students.  Tarmann says when you walk choose an open, well-lit and well-traveled area. be aware of your surroundings at all time, make eye contact with passers-by and glance occasionally behind you.  If a person starts chasing you run to the nearest place where there are other people and call for help.

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