Tips - Shopping Mall Safety 1. Walk with your head up, shoulders back and scan your surroundings making it more difficult to surprise. 2. Dress down, blend in and wear comfortable footwear that allows you to move quickly. 3. Always know what is going on in the blind spot behind you. 4. Remain aware of who is around you while shopping and remember to scan the upper balconies from time to time knowing criminals often do their surveillance from the high ground. 5. Read body language and do not deem your instincts as silly or irrational if you get a “bad vibe” from somebody. Remain in a well lit, busy area until you are certain that the threat no longer exists or help arrives. 6. Carry very little, allowing you to rapidly bring your hands to bear to protect yourself. 7. Ask security to escort you to your vehicle if they feel uncomfortable. 8. Do not draw cash from mall ATMs knowing this attracts unwanted attention. 9. Carry bags with the strap over one shoulder and not across your body so the strap cannot be used as a convenient “handle” by which to grab and control with. 10. Look inside and underneath your vehicle before unlocking and loading packages. (A small flashlight always comes in handy) personalsafetygroup
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 08:08:25 +0000