The Department of Campus Safety in conjunction with the Office of Global Programs works to create a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to pursue their educational and professional goals and aspirations.
For assistance in extremely rare situations, the University has contracted with a leading provider of international customer care services, which includes evacuation services.
Before you depart for the semester you will be instructed on how to use NYU Traveler, a Web-based information collection tool where flight and travel details, local and US telephone numbers, and emergency contact information can be stored so that NYU staff can assist you if needed. Pickpockets in Prague are everywhere so stay aware of your belongings, especially in crowded, touristy areas!
Prostitution and pimps are prevalent at night around Wenceslas Square, and there is a chance you may be approached and conned out of money. Be very aware of your surroundings, on buses and trains and when walking through crowds. Be concerned with not only what people may be taking from you, but also what they might be giving to you! Violent crimes in Prague are not frequent, but it is helpful to remember that the city is less diverse than parts of the United States.
A good thing to buy and bring with you on trips is a lock in case you need to use a locker at an airport, train station or camp grounds. Sometimes you can rent them, but not always. As in the U. It just makes good sense. Drug charges can carry severe penalties, including imprisonment without bail for up to a year before a case is even tried.
