1. Be Alert!
Keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings. Criminals look for individuals that are not paying attention and that they can sneak up on easily and take by surprise. By staying alert you also give yourself more time to react if someone does approach.
2. Vary Your Routines
Predictability makes you a more likely target. Drive or walk different ways to work.
3. Lock It!
Home, car, office - locks are your first line of defense. Think about putting up signs that show your have a security system. Criminals are looking for an easy hit, they may pass you buy if they think an alarm will sound.
4. Make Your Home A Tough Target
Use floodlights, motion sensors, a security system, deadbolts, Security signs, etc.
5. Foil Car-jackers
Keep windows/doors locked, check mirrors and blind spot when stopped. Stay one to one and a half lengths away from the car ahead of you. Sound your horn and flash your lights if you think you’re being approached by a car-jacker. Keep a self defense spray handy and available, like on your visor (out of the sun).
6. Avoid Car Theft
Lock it!
Use an anti-theft device.
Turn the wheels when you park.
Never leave a spare key inside the car.
Park in a well-lighted place.
Keep all valuables out of site.
Put packages in the trunk.
7. Be Creative
Think of unusual ways to protect yourself and your valuables. A personal motion alarm is great to add to your bags or bikes.
8. Be Informed
Learn the crime trends in your area and work to protect yourself against them. You can find most of these in the local newspaper or on your counties web-sites.
9. Get Involved
Have your joined or organized a Neighborhood Watch? Most criminals will try to “scout out” their intended neighborhood. Alert neighbors will almost always see them and “shoo” them away or call the Police.
10. Don’t Give Up!
Crime can be reduced - with action, not apathy!
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