If back-to-school means off to campus this year, there are plenty of ways to protect against the risks involved with college, experts with the Naperville Police Department say.

Crime Prevention Specialists Julie Smith and Jim Pacetti hosted a presentation called “Safety for the College-Bound Student” in an online format for the first time Thursday evening. Listeners heard what Smith described as a “conversation starter” to help young adults prepare for a safe experience at college.

Check out some tips the presenters shared to help incoming college students prepare for the challenges of this new phase.

Naperville PD says p ractice situational awareness

Being aware of surroundings goes a long way toward preventing crime and ensuring personal safety, Pacetti said. Use these strategies

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