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Security
Rome is a very safe city and violent crime is rare. The Student Services staff is always available to answer any questions you may have about staying safe in the city. See below for important information regarding your safety overseas, and who you can contact if you are victim to a theft or another crime.
Embassy / Consulate Info.
United States of America Embassy
Via Veneto 119/a - 00187 Roma - phone 06 46 741
web site: www.usembassy.it
Thefts and losses: Passports
First you must file a report at "Carabinieri" or "Polizia" station. Both have offices at Termini station. Otherwise, you can go to one of the following central police stations:
Carabinieri
Via Mentana, 6 (north of Termini) or Piazza Venezia (no number but you can't miss them!)
Polizia
Via Farini, 40 (south of Termini), or Via S. Vitale, 15 (off Via Nazionale) or Piazza del Collegio Romano, 3 (near Piazza Venezia).
Then go to your embassy. The Tourist Information Offices of the Town Council and of the APT of Rome will be at your disposal to give directions to your embassy.
Thefts and losses: Traveller's cheques
Remember you keep your cheques and the receipt for them SEPARATE.
Before filing the report as above call the toll free number given by your bank.
AMEX: 800.872 000
Thomas Cook Mastercard: 800.872 050
Visa: 800.874 155
Thefts and losses: Credit cards
AMEX: 0672280371 or 0672282
US customer service: 800.874333
Call your tollfree number:
Diner's Club: 800.864064
Mastercard: 800.870866
Visa: 800.877232
Then file a police report as above. |