How To Ensure Your Personal Safety
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Tips To Safeguard Your Personal Safety
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This may seem like a lot of tips to remember. It boils down to simply this:
Never be caught alone and/or vulnerable, especially if you have something somebody wants.
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1. Cars
& Keys |
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To secure your car, (1) lock it, (2) take your keys, (3) conceal
your valuables and (4) use a visible anti-theft device. Do
that, and the odds your car will be stolen are tiny.
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Don't let your gas fall below ¼ of a tank.
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Park in well-lighted, heavily traveled areas (avoid underground
garages when possible.)
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Hide keys very well. Don't label them with any identification,
in case they are stolen.
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If a vehicle is involved in a crime, get the license plate number
and write it down to ensure you don't forget it.
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Don't hitchhike or pick up
hitchhikers.
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2. When
Traveling |
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Tell someone where you'll be and what time you'll return.
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When possible, travel with a friend or a group.
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Avoid any area with minimal foot traffic, especially when
alone.
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Stay away from anything that could hide an assailant, especially
after dark.
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When walking along a road, face oncoming traffic so you can see
cars coming.
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Be aware of anyone who may be following (if so, walk calmly
toward a more populated area.)
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Hide wallets or carry a small hideable purse.
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If confronted by a threatening dog, stand very still and look
away casually to avoid confrontation. Try to "feed" it some
clothing or other item to distract it, then back away
slowly.
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3. What
To
Teach
Kids |
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Respecting themselves and others helps prevent crime.
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Never talk to strangers, or go anywhere with someone they don't
know.
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Walk and play with friends, not alone.
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Your address, and all phone numbers.
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How to get help in emergencies, e.g. call 911.
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Warn them to never mishandle guns.
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Tell a trusted adult immediately if anyone, no matter who,
touches them in a strange way.
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An adult should watch children at all times, especially when near a roadway or
a body of water.
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4. With
Other
People |
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Do not associate with people of dubious character, especially
when alone.
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Don't talk about your plans where strangers can overhear you.
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Check who is at the door before opening it, and don't open it for
an unexpected visitor. If it's a deliveryman, ask to see the
package through your peephole first. If they want to use the
phone, offer to make the call for them.
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In case you're attacked, consider carrying an aerosol shriek
alarm or a whistle, yelling "Fire!" repeatedly, fleeing, or
turning him off by acting crazy or saying you have an STD.
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An assailant will be less likely to attack you if you act
self-confident and in control.
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5. Your
Personal
Data |
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Never give it to telephone solicitors, regardless of the reason they give you.
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At ATMs guard your PIN number and be aware of people nearby,
especially at night.
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For best privacy, don't use your full name on your mailbox,
answering machine or in the phone
directory.
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