reduce the odds. An attacker looks for essentially
three things when picking a victim:
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Vulnerability
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Accessibility
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Availability
Practicing the following personal safety tips as you
go about your daily activities may make you less attractive to a would
be criminal.
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BE ALERT!! Know who is near you and what activities
going on around you.
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Walk with authority, look ahead and scan your
surroundings
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Do not walk in poorly lit areas.
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Avoid standing at a bus stop alone, especially
at night.
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If approached by someone in a car, change your
direction and enter a crowded store or business.
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Carry a cell phone and some type of safety device
(i.e.: flashlight, whistle, pepper spray and etc) when walking at
night.
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Be alert to someone who asks for directions and/or
continues to engage you in conversation.
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Obey all of the robber's orders. Keep all communication
with the robber short and simple. Don't argue!
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Be identification conscious. Observe your attacker's
personal appearance, type of weapon used, and type of vehicle so
you can accurately describe them to police.
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Immediately report the incident to the police
and do not hang up until the police arrive.
For additional information please review the following
personal safety tips:
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Safety ] [ Youth
Safety ] [ Home
Safety ] [ Business
Safety ]
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Safety ] [ Internet
Safety ] [ Fraud
Prevention ]
[ Crime
Prevention Through Environment Design ] [ Gang
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