Building Services & Operations | Columbia Law School

Crime Prevention Tips

• Do not place laptop computers or valuables in lockers.
• Keep laptop computers in full sight at all times.
• Use a security cable to lock laptops to anchors found at desks throughout the law library; cables are available at wholesale pricing through the Crime Prevention office at Columbia University Public Safety.
• Have your laptop engraved with a unique ID number that is kept on file with the New York Police Department and Columbia University Public Safety.
• Back up important files to the H: drive on your network account.
• During the exams period, be alert of your surroundings and double-check your locker to make sure it is secured. 
• Please inform the Building Services and Operations team of any property thefts at the Law School.

To report suspicious activity or persons:

Step 1: Call Public Safety

Phone: 212-854-5555, or  99 from a campus phone.

Step 2: Call Building Services and Operations

Tony Pallone, Director of Building Services and Operations

Phone: 212-854-2630
Email: apallo@law.columbia.edu

Garrett Bergen, Assistant Director of Building Services and Operations

Phone: 212-854-9212
Email: gberge@law.columbia.edu

Luis Santiago, Building Manager, Building Services and Operations

Phone: 212-854-9212
Email: lsanti@law.columbia.edu