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IN YOUR HOME
Never open the door without knowing the person's identity. Do not
be afraid to ask for some identification.
Never let strangers
into your home to use the phone. Make the call for them. Commit
a mental description to mind.
Before entering
your home, have your keys ready before you reach the door.
If you suspect
someone is in your home, DO NOT GO IN. Get to a phone and dial 911.
Install good
locks on all doors and windows; use them. Never hide keys outside.
Make sure your garage door is secure.
Close your blinds
or drapes at night. Always lock the doors.
Do not let callers
know you are home alone. Use "we" instead of "I".
Never give out personal information over the phone.
If you live
alone, use a first initial with your last name on your mailbox or
the phone directory listing.
If you get an
obscene call, hang up immediately and notify the Sheriff's station.
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ON THE STREET
When leaving home, make sure all doors and windows are locked.
Bring a companion
whenever possible. Always try to travel in areas that are well lit
and provide high visibility.
Walk quickly
and confidently to your destination while constantly paying attention
to what is going on around you.
Do not be afraid
to make eye contact with those around you. Use mirrors or reflections
to see behind you.
Should you find
yourself unavoidably alone, be extra alert before entering an unsecured
area.
Walk facing
oncoming traffic. Do not accept rides from strangers.
Do not take
short cuts or go through poorly lit areas, deserted streets, etc.
If you suspect
you are being followed, go to the nearest populated area such as
a supermarket; or drive to the nearest Sheriff's, Police or Fire
station.
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IN YOUR CAR
Always lock car doors after entering and before leaving your car.
Keep them locked while driving.
Have your keys
ready as you approach your car.
Always park
in well lit areas.
Do not leave
any packages, mail or personal items exposed in plain view.
If you suspect
that you are being followed, drive directly to the nearest Sheriff's,
Police or Fire station, or a well lit and populated location.
Do not stop
to aid stranded motorists. Place a call for assistance at the next
populated stop.
Keep your car
in good working condition. Always travel with a full tank of gas
in your car.
If your car
breaks down, open the hood and turn on your emergency lights. If
someone stops to help, ask them to call for assistance. Keep your
car doors locked and windows up until law enforcement arrives.
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PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS
BE ALERT AND AWARE, if you are going places where you may be vulnerable
to attack.
Avoid unsafe
areas if at all possible.
Try to think
ahead and avoid situations that will put you in peril.
Always be prepared,
BE ALERT AND AWARE of people around you and the surrounding area.
Educate yourself
concerning prevention tips.
Perhaps the
single most important aspect to a personal defense plan is: TRUST
YOUR GUT FEELINGS.
If things don't
seem right, they probably aren't, SO GET OUT OF THERE!
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