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Police Suggestions for Improving Personal Safety and Security
Beware of the assumption that everybody in the neighborhood has good intentions. For example, workers that are employed in a house may notify friends or others about its contents and its accessibility. Beware of routine and be conscious of the unusual. Report suspicious situations or people to the police and Section Manager or Council Member.
Get to know people in your neighborhood so that you will be better able to identify non-residents. Make sure they know that you know who they are there and that you will recognize them in the future.
Whenever you are on the street, stay alert and tuned to your surroundings.
If you are wearing ear buds listening to music you will be much less aware of the movement of people in your immediate viscinity.
Walk with confidence and know where you are going. Trust your instincts.
If someone or something makes you feel uneasy, avoid the person or leave.
Walk with another person (if possible) and carry a cell phone for emergencies.
Stick to well lit and well traveled streets whenever possible. Avoid shortcuts through wooded areas, parking lots or alleys.
Don’t flash large amounts of cash, expensive jewelry or clothes.
Have your car or house key in hand before you reach your door.
If you think someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street and walk toward an open store, restaurant or lighted house.
If someone does try to rob you, don’t resist. Give up your property and don’t endanger your life.
Report the crime to police as soon as you feel it is safe to do so. Try to remember direction of travel, license number if applicable and a description of the attacker. Your actions may protect your life, enable the police to apprehend the perpetrator, and prevent others from becoming victims.
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