Safety Tips

1. Be aware of your surroundings. Always be aware of who’s out there and what’s going on.
2. Walk with confidence. The more confident you look the stronger you appear.
3. Don’t let drugs or alcohol cloud your judgment.
4. Be assertive – don’t let anyone violate your space.
5. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in your surroundings leave.
6. Don’t prop open self-locking doors.
7. Lock your doors and windows, even if you leave for just a few minutes.
8. Watch your keys. Don’t lend them. Don’t leave them. Don’t lose them. And don’t put your name and address on the key ring.
9. Watch out for unwanted visitors. Always know who’s on the other side of the door before you open it.
10. Be very aware of isolated spots like underground garages, offices after business hours and apartment laundry rooms.
11. Avoid walking or jogging alone especially at night. Vary your route. Stay in well-traveled well lit areas.
12. Have your keys ready to use before you reach the door home car or work.
13. Park in well lit areas and lock the car even if you’ll only be gone a few minutes.
14. Drive on well traveled streets with doors and windows locked.
15. Never hitchhike or pick up a hitchhiker.
16. Keep your car in good shape with plenty of gas in the tank.