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Street crime is on the increase in most large U.S. cities. It is also
becoming more prevalent in small communities. The following list of "safeguards"
will help protect you - and may save your life!
When leaving home, make sure that all doors and windows are locked -
including the garage door.The same when you leave your car, make sure
all the doors are locked and the windows rolled up.
When walking, walk purposefully, with head up, eyes forward, and in a
steady manner. Avoid looking confused or disoriented, or as if you are
lost (even though you ma be). If you are lost, go to the nearest wee-lighted,
populated area.
Watch for loiterers and do not carry large sums of money.
If possible, travil with another person. This is especially true after
dark.
When carrying a purse, women should have only 3 or 4 one dollar bills
placed inside. Credit cards, currency, driver's license, keys and jewelry
should be carried in a coat or sweater pocket or concealed on your person
to reduce the opportunity of large losses.
Some people think wrapping thier purse strap around their shoulder, neck
or wrist will help guard against purse-snatchers. If your purse is grabbed,
a strong strap will not yield easily and you may be injured.If you do
carry a purse, don't wrap the strap around your shoulder, neck or wrist.A
strong strap will not yield easily and you may be injured. Some victims
have been thrown off balance and received concusssions, broken hips, arms
or legs. Don't carry anything more valuable than you can afford to lose.
If your purse is grabbed, let the attacker have it, and save yourself
from potential harm. The purse shouldn't have much valuable in it anyway.
At night, travel only in well-lighted and well-traveled streets. Avoid
unlighted areas. Walk in the middle of the sidewalk and never loiter in
deserted areas.
Never hitchhike or accept rides from strangers.
Walk on the side of the street nearest to oncoming traffic. If accosted
by someone in a car, run in the direction opposite the way the car is
headed.
Beware of people who approach asking directions; keep a polite but safe
distance.
A good suggestion for men is to carry a second wallet containing a few
one dollar bills and old expired credit cards, which are normally destroyed
or discarded. If confronted at knife or gunpoint, give the suspect the
second wallet and concentrate o a good physical description to help the
police in making the arrest.
. Upon returning home, particularly after dark, do not linger at the entrance
of your residence. Mike a quick check for mail or newspapers, and enter
immediately. If you feel something is strange, don't enter but go elsewhere
and call for police assistance.
If you feel someone is following you, go to the nearest occupied residence
or building and ask for assistance.
Do not make yoursef an obvious target. Avoid wearing expensive, noticeable
clothing or jewelry if you are going to be on the streets.
If you are confronted with a dangerous situation, cry out for assistance.
Yelling "FIRE! FIRE!" instead of "HELP!" will generally bring faster attention.
Info courtesy of personalinfo.com, LAPDonline
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