The tip for the day - compliments of ATLAS SECURITY. HOW TO AVOID MUGGING Unfortunately, mugging is one of the common crimes that unaware people fall victim to in the streets and shopping malls every day. The following are just some of the simple measures that you can take so that you are not targeted. 1. Look around you and be aware of your surroundings, 2. Remember, an area is not safe just because you are familiar with it. 3. Walk actively and confidently. 4. You must always try to make eye contact with the people around you. 5. Carry your bag around your neck and diagonally across your body. 6. Do not carry it hanging over one shoulder. You may as well clutch your bag and hold it to the front. 7. Put your wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket, not a back pocket. 8. Walk in well lit streets and walk in a group if possible. 9. If you know or suspect that a pedestrian is following you, go to the nearest well lit or busy area and call the police. 10. If you are followed by a vehicle, never try to outrun it, turn and walk in the opposite direction. 11. React by yelling / shouting – if possible. 12. Carry money or phone cards for emergency phone calls. 13. Hide your cell phone. 14. Do not walk around talking on a cell phone as it will distract you from things going on around you. 15. Avoid going out unnecessarily after hours. 16. Avoid taking short cuts through deserted areas such as parks, empty areas and passages. PLEASE EXCUSE THE BAD LAYOUT - THIS HAS BEEN COPIED AND PASTED FROM A MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT - hence the layout differs from FB.
Posted on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:13:10 +0000
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