Your personal safety does not have to be left up to chance. Though you cannot eliminate all possibility of becoming a victim of crime, there are steps you can take to reduce the possibility, An attacker looks for essentially three things when looking for a victim:
* Vulnerability
* Availability
* Accessibility
Practicing the following safety tips as you go about your daily activities may make you less attractive to a would be criminal.
* BE ALERT! Know who is around you and what activities are going on around you.
* Walk with authority, look ahead and scan your surroundings.
* Do not walk in poorly lit areas.
* Avoid standing at a bus stop alone, especially at night.
* If approached by someone in a car, change directions. Go to a crowed shop or business.
* Carry a cell phone and some type of safety device: whistle, flashlight, pepper spray, stun gun, etc., when walking at night.
* Be alert to someone who asks for directions, and/or continues to engage you in conversation.
* Obey all the robber’s orders. Keep all commutations with the robber short and simple. Don’t argue!
* Be identification conscious! Observe your attacker’s personal appearance, type of weapon used, and type of vehicle used so that you can inform police.
* Immediately report the incident to police and do not hang up until police arrive.
Remember, Don’t be a victim!
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