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Residence Hall Safety   Do not prop open residence hall doors. Open doors provide opportunity for people to enter the halls and put all community members in jeopardy.   When you leave your room, even to go down the hall to the rest room, be sure to lock the door and take your keys. If you have a roommate, make a pact for safety that you will both secure your room every time you leave.   Do not leave items unattended; if you are in your hall, or anywhere on campus, keep your belongings with you at all times.   When you go to lunch, do not leave your books outside the dining hall; bring them with you and carry them as you pick up your meal.   valuables on your person.   Take advantage of Operation ID. Engrave valuables with your social security number, and store the serial numbers in a safe, secure place.   If you lose your keys or Wellesley OneCard, report them stolen to the WC Police Department, immediately. We will deprogram your OneCard immediately, 24 hours a day, to prevent someone from using it.   Record credit card numbers, checking account information, and other important information, in a locked, safe place.   Immediately report suspicious persons or activities to the WC Police Department, x2121 or x5555. Report people who are hanging around the belongings of others, people who seem to duck your attention or the attention of others, or seem to be rifling through people's belongings. Try to get a full description of the person, and direction of travel. Do not approach suspicious people, but report them to the WC Police Department.   Consider alternatives to storing belongings in the residence hall trunk rooms. Many thefts are reported every fall from these areas. Remember many people have unsupervised access to these areas, and they may be left open while items are being moved in or out.