SAFETY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION – 1 While waiting for a bus or streetcar, stand near others who are also waiting. 2. If the immediate area is deserted or in darkness, stand near an occupied building or in a lighted area until transportation arrives. 3. Once on a bus or streetcar, be aware of those around [...]
Try to avoid violating the law. Stop and think before you act. If you’re in doubt about the legality of an act; ask. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, BUT USE IT ANYWAY! Try to stay away from suspicious places and circumstances. Watch the company you keep. You can easily be arrested if you’re [...]
Many burglars enter homes by simply breaking glass windows. A good deterrent is to have better quality glass installed at vulnerable points around the perimeter of your residence. Most burglars avoid attempting to break the following types of glass due to the fear of attracting attention: LAMINATED GLASS is made by a vinyl or plastic [...]
Be sure to lock before you leave, and let a neighbor have a key. When leaving your home, practice the following advice – it could pay big, big dividends. GOING TO THE MARKET OR OUT TO DINNER? A residence which presents a “lived-in” appearance is a deterrent to burglars. Never leave notes that can inform [...]
One of the most effective tools you can use to retrieve property stolen from your home is a simple electric engraving pen. With this pen you can inscribe your name or a number on the most valuable items in and around your home. Before you do this, check with local police to see which they [...]
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APCO 10-CODES 10-1 Signal Weak 10-21 Call(_____) by Phone 10-2 Signal Good 10-22 Disregard 10-3 Stop Transmitting 10-23 Arrived at Scene 10-4 Affirmative (OK) 10-24 Assignment Completed 10-5 Relay (TO) 10-25 Report to (Meet) 10-6 Busy 10-26 Estimated Time of Arrival 10-7 Out of Service 10-27 License/Permit Information 10-8 In Service 10-28 Ownership Information 10-9 [...]
If you are a female, chances are 1 in 10 that you will be a victim of sexual assault. The attacker makes no distinction between age, race, appearance or any other characteristics. Common sense is your best defense against attack. Because every rape is different, there’s no one solution for thwarting an attack. If you [...]
SAFETY AT YOUR FRONT DOOR – 1. Never automatically open your front door. Make sure you know your caller’s identity before admitting him. 2. If the person at your door is a stranger, ask for identification to be passed under the door. If he is unable to do this, do not admit him. 3. It [...]
Laws and police procedures vary from city to city and state to state. The information given here is of a general nature and is not intended in any way to replace the procedures and recommendations of your law enforcement agency. Refer to your law enforcement agency if there is any doubt as to the procedures [...]
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