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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 even save your life! 1. When leaving home, make sure that all doors and windows are locked – including the garage door. 2. [...]
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAR – Always lock your car doors. Be certain all windows are completely closed. When driving, keep all doors locked. It is best to park in attended lots. If you must leave a key with the attendant, leave only the ignition key. In all cases lock your car. At night, park [...]
While a purse snatching is one of today’s most common crimes facing women, strong arm robbery (hold-ups, muggings) is the most prevalent act where men are generally the victims. By observing the basic rules of “common sense” your chances of being victimized are greatly reduced. Since most strong arm robberies occur during the hours between [...]
The “art” of picking pockets is among one of the world’s oldest professions. Author Charles Dickens’ Artful Dodger is probably among the best known pickpockets. However, all are not juveniles – and all are not males! The skilled pickpocket is not the seedy character you’d expect to find lurking in a dark doorway. He (or [...]
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