It's better for us to be aware of something, especially if it can turn into a stalking situation, then for us not to know anything about it.” “Even if you think that it might be stupid.
“Whenever you feel that your safety is at risk, never hesitate to call us,” Benson said. If a student is not able to drive themselves, they should take advantage of the CATA bus systems or rideshare services like Uber or Lyft.īenson also said that the East Lansing Police Department is always available to help if a date doesn’t go as planned. “Then the whole point of only using your first name is meaningless because someone can find your Facebook profile or Instagram profile.”īenson said that people should avoid letting their date pick them up at their dorm room or apartment.
“If something is both on a dating app and on another social media, it could be potentially backtracked to you,” Benson said.