For Your Safety

For Your SafetynCrime Prevention Tips nThe worst attitude you can have is "It won't happen to me". This is what the criminal wants you to think. This will keep you off guard. To keep yourself safer become informed. Most criminals look for easy opportunities. They want to get in and out as fast as they can or, take their victim somewhere isolated or hidden and do whatever they have planned. Understanding this concept is key to keeping you safe. If the criminal wants an easy target, then your objective is to be a hard target. The harder the target you are the more likely the criminal will leave you alone. nnnHow do you make yourself a hard target? Practice as many preventive measures as you can. The more things you do to prevent crime the safer you will become. n nCrime can be prevented when people take common sense precautions and are vigilant. Here are some tips 1. Don't walk or jog early in the morning or late at night when the streets are deserted. 2. Walk with confidence and assurance, look people in the eyes. 3. Be alert at all times, do not wear headsets, walk facing traffic. 4. When out late at night always try to have a friend with you. 5. Trust your intuition. Do you feel uncomfortable? 6. Speak clearly and confidently. 7. Wear comfortable shoes! 8. Carry only the money you need for the day. 9. Don't display your cash or any other tempting device or expensive jewelry. 10. Try to keep your hands free, use a fanny pack instead of a purse. 11. If you think someone is following you switch directions or cross the street. If they continue to follow you don't go home but go to a public place and call the police. Don't be afraid to yell for help. 12. Keep your keys in your hand with the proper key ready as you approach your house or car door. 13. If someone has abused you never meet them while alone. Never let him or her in your car or home. 14. Assault is a crime even if it is commited by a family member. Call the police. If you believe you or your family are in danger leave immediately. 15. If you are being robbed, give up your property - rather than your life. 16. When calling the police. Try to remember things that will help discribe the suspect accurately, such as, sex, height, weight, hair color and type, vocal inflections and accents, clothes and even shoes. Your actions can prevent someone else from being a victim. 17. Use outdoor ATMs, only in the DAYTIME. Have your card in hand, observe those around you. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable leave or wait till they are gone. For your safety, especially at night, use ATM machines inside stores or malls. 18. Stay out of stairwells or any area that is dark or away from where people are able to see you. We feel pepper spray can give you confidence and security and if need be, a way of defense for you and your family. nhttp://www.peacemakerpepperspray.com nn