Naperville police offer July 18 college safety presentation for students and parents

As many new college freshmen are getting ready for move-in day on college campuses across the nation, the Naperville Police Department wants to be sure that parents are sending off their young adults with the necessary knowledge and skills to keep themselves and their property safe.

Department personnel will present “Safety for the College-Bound Student” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive.

The seminar for college freshmen and their parents combines drug and alcohol education with critical personal safety information.

“This is a great opportunity to learn how to be safe while on campus and away from home,” said Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres. “Naperville is a very safe community and because of that our children can develop a false sense of security. This class will help students learn strong crime prevention strategies and make them aware of some of the dangers of campus life and how to safeguard themselves.”

The presentation has two distinct areas of focus.

The first part of the program will educate students and parents about drugs, alcohol and the law. Presenters will talk frankly about the temptations and challenges that may face new college students and help students understand the potential legal, personal and academic consequences of the choices they make.

The second part of the program will concentrate on personal safety and arm the students with the knowledge and skills needed to keep themselves and their property safe.

Questions about the presentation may be directed to Crime Prevention Specialist Jim Pacetti at (630) 548-2967.