27 Crime and Safety

Bloomington is known as a safe community; nonetheless, you must use common sense. Always be alert to the people around you and your surroundings; know where you are (street address) and who you’re with; stay in well lit areas; walk confidently; keep your eyes up and look around and keep your hands free; carry a cell phone; trust your instincts (if you feel uncomfortable in a situation, leave!); and, if you travel away from Bloomington during the breaks, please let IU Education Abroad know your plans.

Being informed and aware will increase your ability to make better decisions regarding your personal safety. However, should a criminal incident happen to you, notify the police as soon as possible. If the incident happens on campus, call the Indiana University Police Department at 812-855-4111, or if urgent, call 9-1-1. If it happens off campus, call the Bloomington Police Department at 812-339-4477, or if urgent, call 9-1-1.

For more safety tips, please visit the IU Police Department website at https://iupd.indiana.edu/.