A few years back I helped the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation to compile a Personal Safety Guide booklet. In view of increasing crimes reported lately, you may like to go through part of this guide for your and that of your loved ones safety. Please feel free to share. PERSONAL SAFETY AVOID CRIME BY: TRUSTING YOUR INTUITION - If you feel threatened or something does not feel right, take action immediately and change the situation. Your instincts are your best tools for personal safety. Be AWARE - Awareness helps you avoid becoming victimized by letting a potential assailant know you are aware of what is going on around you. Be ASSERTIVE with your . . . Body - walk, look, and move with confidence and with purpose. Do not walk with your head down, but don’t challenge people either – these extremes will draw attention to an attacker. Voice - set personal boundaries, educate people on how to treat you; scream and cause a scene if necessary. 80% of all assaults can be prevented with proper assertiveness. QUICK TIPS: • Plan your itinerary with safety in mind. • Know the safe places where you live, work, and play. • Police stations, fire stations, hospitals, and open businesses are all safe places. • Keep your valuables concealed. • If carrying a wallet, keep it in a front pocket. • If someone is walking behind you or approaching you and you are not sure of their intent, make eye contact with them for one second. This will let the person know that you are aware, you see them and you are not a victim. • Walk in well lit, well-traveled streets. Avoid shortcuts through wooded areas, parking lots, or alleys. • Walk facing traffic to avoid being surprised by someone in a vehicle. If someone tries to pull you into a vehicle, run, scream, fight, do what ever you can to avoid being taken. • Don’t fumble in your purse or pocket for your door key; have it in-hand before you reach your home or vehicle. • If you think someone is following you, abruptly switch directions or cross the street. If you’re still being followed, go to a public place and ask for help. • Remember you can call 999 toll free from any public pay phone. Cellular phone users should program 999 into your direct dial feature.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 08:01:59 +0000
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