The Newark Police Department is investigating two separate, alleged sexual assaults potentially by rideshare drivers that occurred in the city of Newark.

Please observe these safety tips when using any rideshare agency:

• Always check the vehicle to make sure it’s the correct one,
• Ask the driver the name of the person they are picking up,
• Have them tell you their name and
• Make sure someone always knows where you are.

Other safety tips include: wait in a safe location, follow along with GPS, share your ride with others and never pay with cash.

Students can utilize UD’s safety escort program by calling 302-831-RIDE.

UDPD is committed to assisting victims. For anyone experiencing sexual misconduct, UD’s Sexual Offense Support (S.O.S) program provides crisis support and victim advocacy and is available 24/7 by calling 302-831-1001 and pressing “1.” For more information, visit  www.udel.edu/sos and www.udel.edu/knowmore. 

Members of the UD community may download a free smartphone app, LiveSafe, that lets users submit tips to police, receive important broadcast notifications and contact the University of Delaware Police Department directly. To learn more, visit this LiveSafe website.

For additional information on safety and wellness topics at UD, visit www.udel.edu/students/safety/.

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