Insure Your Personal Security
Be ready to physically and psychologically protect yourself. An excellent way to get ready is to think ahead. Here is a list of suggestions to help you do that:
-Think through how you usually react to crisis situations. Do you flee, freeze, or fight?
-Think of a few past examples to see if there is a pattern. You can change how you react by practicing a different response if needed.
-Talk to friends about ways to handle confrontations and think through different actions.
There is no right or wrong way to react. Every incident is unique. The correct action depends on a combination of factors such as the location, the assailant, presence of weapons, your personal responses, etc.
When Walking
Plan and use the safest and quickest route. Walk well-lighted streets at night. Be alert to your surroundings; appear confident and purposeful. Be familiar with businesses that are open late. If you feel uneasy, go directly to a location where there are other people. Walk with a companion if possible, particularly at night. Carry your keys and cash in a pocket, not in a purse or billfold.
If you are being followed by someone in a car: Turn around and go quickly in the other direction. Try to get the license plate number and a good look at the car and call the police. If you are being followed by someone on foot: Turn around to let the person know you see them. Immediately cross the street and walk or run toward a location where there is likely to be other people. Call the police or get someone else to call for you.
In cases involving verbal harassment: Ignore it and walk away. If you are alone at a bus stop, proceed to the next stop if there are other people there.
When Driving Your Car
Drive with car doors locked and windows closed. Keep your billfold, purse, and valuables out of view while driving. Do not leave them next to you on the seat. If you see another motorist in trouble, do not stop. Call the police for assistance. Park in well-lighted lots. Look around before you get out of your car. Put valuables and packages in the trunk or out of sight before you get to your destination. Always lock the doors, no matter how soon you plan to return. When returning to your car, have the door key in hand. Look inside before you unlock the door and get in. If you are being followed while driving, drive to the nearest police or fire station and beep your horn.
When You're At Home
If there is a stranger at your door, don't indicate that you are home alone. Do not open the door to anyone you do not know without verifying their identity. Identification cards can be slipped under the door. If someone wants to use your telephone, offer to make the call yourself while the person waits outside. Don't let a stranger through an apartment security entrance. Do not give any information to "wrong number" callers. Ask instead,Ask, What number are you calling? Don't tell an unknown caller that you are home alone. Verify the identity and intent of anyone calling for information about you by calling the person back. Hang up right away if you get threatening or harassing calls. Do not say anything. If the calls persis, keep a log of the date, time, and content of all calls. Then notify the police and the phone company.
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