Health and SafetyMake Life Harder for CriminalsBy Zena Sultana BabaoIt never hurts to be careful, attentive, informed and aware about your personal safety and security when you are in your home, or out and about. The world we live in has a lot of crazies in it, and it’s better to be safe than sorry.The following tips, developed by the San Diego Police Department’s Community Crime Prevention Unit, may help save your cash and belongings, and especially your life. I am sharing them with you, for as the saying goes, a candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. Let these tips be the candles that will light your way during these dark and crazy times we live in today.By taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the risk to yourself and also discourage those who commit crimes. Burglars, robbers, and thieves seek primarily to remove cash or property. However, criminals are capable of harming you with little or no provocation, so it would be better to know some prevention tactics and precautions that will make life harder for criminals.Home Safety(1) Always leave your headlights on when arriving home after dark until you have unlocked the garage door, or unlocked the front door.(2) When arriving home by taxi, ask the driver to wait until you are safely inside.(3) Have your door key in your hand so you can open the door immediately when you return home.(4) If you are a woman alone, list only your first initial and last name on the mailbox, or in the telephone directory.(5) When moving into a new apartment or residence, always have the locks re-keyed, or changed. You never know who might have the key.(6) Know who is at your door before opening it. Wide angle viewers (180 or 200 degrees) enable you to identify the visitor. You can see the person, that person can’t see you.(7) Never rely on chain locks. They are a privacy lock, but not a security lock.( Never dress in front of windows, always close the drapes.(9) Never let anyone into your home without proper identification. Don’t be afraid to ask for identification.(10) Never let strangers into your home to use your telephone. Make the call for them while they wait outside.(11) Always leave outside lights on after dark, or use motion sensor lights.(12) If you receive a wrong number phone call, don’t give your name or phone number.(13) If you receive an obscene phone call, hang up and call the police.(14) In an apartment building, never be alone in the laundry room.(15) If you suspect anyone is in your house, do not go in. Go to a neighbor and call the police.(16) If you see or hear anything suspicious, call the police.While you are Out and About(1) Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you, especially if you are alone or it is dark.(2) Try not to go out alone at night. Avoid unfamiliar areas, if possible.(3) Whenever possible, travel with a friend.(4) Don’t take shortcuts; don’t walk in or near alleys, and don’t walk on deserted streets.(5) Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes and alleys where someone could hide.(6) Walk confidently, and at a steady pace.(7) Make eye contact with people when walking.( Do not respond to conversation from strangers on the street, continue walking.(9) If you carry a purse, hold it securely between your arm and your body. Put your keys and wallet in your pockets and not in your purse.(10) Don’t get into an empty elevator with a stranger. If you do ride with another person, stand near the control panel and if attacked, press as many of the control buttons as possible.(11) Don’t hitchhike, and if someone suspicious is following you, cross the street, and walk into an open business.(12) If you are alone at work after business hours, keep the door locked.(13) If you work late, ask the security guard or co-worker to walk you to your car.(14) When meeting a new friend, exchange phone numbers only, not addresses. On a first date, let family and friends know where you are going. Consider a daytime meeting rather than a night meeting on a first date, and meet in a public place.(15) It is never a good idea to go to a nightclub alone, and if you do, provide your own transportation.Car Safety(1) Always lock car doors after entering or leaving your car.(2) Park in well-lighted areas and never leave your keys in the car.(3) Have your car keys in your hand so you don’t have to linger before entering your car.(4) Check the back seat before entering your car.(5) If you think you are being followed, drive to a public place.(6) Always keep your car in gear when stopped at a traffic signal or stop sign, so if threatened in any way, you can quickly drive away.(7) If your car breaks down, open the hood and attached a white cloth to the car antenna. If someone stops to help, stay in the locked car, roll down the window a little and ask them to call a tow service.( If you stop to aid others, do not get out of the car. Ask what the problem is, and call the police.(9) Always lock your doors while driving.(10) Always prearrange meetings with anyone so you do not have to wait alone.Riding the Bus, Taxi, or Trolley(1) During off-hours, sit as close to the bus driver as possible.(2) Stay alert - and be aware of the people around you. (3) If you are going to be out late, be sure you have cab fare.(4) If someone on the bus bothers you, change seats and /or tell the driver.(5) Have your fare or pass ready in hand when boarding the bus.(6) Carry your wallet inside your coat, or in a front pocket. A comb, placed horizontally in the fold of your wallet, will alert you if someone tries to remove it from your pocket.(7) Check your purse or wallet if someone is jostling, crowding, or pushing you.( Keep your handbag in front of you and hold it close to your body with both hands.(9) If you see any suspicious activity, tell the driver.(10) At night, avoid dark and isolated intersections and stops.(11) Look around when getting off the bus or trolley, and be aware of people around you.If a Crime Occurs - Report ItEveryone should consider it his/her responsibility to report a crime. Many criminals target favorite areas and have predictable methods of operation. When you report all the facts about a crime, it helps the police assign officers where crimes are occurring or where they are most likely to occur. At least one out of two crimes in the United States goes unreported, either because people don’t think law enforcement can do anything about it, or because people don’t want to get involved. If you don’t report a crime, the criminal can continue to operate without interference. In many cases, it is the information provided by victims and witnesses that leads to the arrest of the criminals. Be the eyes and ears of our law enforcement officers and be conscientious in reporting crimes.Your life and continued safety may depend on it!
(12) If you receive a wrong number phone call, don’t give your name or phone number.
Quote from: Diego on May 01, 2013, 12:04:28 pm(12) If you receive a wrong number phone call, don’t give your name or phone number.Vuoi che muoro? Ma se l'hanno chiamato...
ciao wolf si ci siamo, anche se il punto 8 in qualche caso potrebbe essere un deterrente ... dipende dai casi :-)
Quote from: 14K on May 01, 2013, 13:17:21 pmQuote from: Diego on May 01, 2013, 12:04:28 pm(12) If you receive a wrong number phone call, don’t give your name or phone number.Vuoi che muoro? Ma se l'hanno chiamato...
Potrebbero essere numeri sbagliati o composti quasi a caso...