Staying Safe in the City

The following are some tips to keep you safe when traveling or living in the city.

• Maintain situational awareness at all times.  Know who is around you and what they are doing.
  
• Trust your gut instincts.  If something feels wrong; most likely it is wrong.
• Never open the door to strangers.
• Keep doors, windows and garages securely locked.
• Big barking dogs are good deterrents against thieves and muggers.
• Keep your wallet in your front pocket or inside your jacket.
• Never walk by yourself at night and stay away from bad neighborhoods and high crime areas.
• Have a fully charged cell phone with you at all times.
• Know the locations of your nearest hospitals, police stations, fire departments and major hotels.
• If you are being chased yelling fire will often get you a quicker response then yelling help.
• Avoid talking to strangers on the street and avoid being herded towards alleys or blind spots.
• Use the reflections in store windows to unobtrusively  observe if you are being followed.
• Obtain your permit to carry a firearm and practice at the range on a regular basis.
• Stay away from alleyways or cars when rounding a street corner.
• Project a strong, confident, hard target image.
• Muggers, thieves and rapists often display tell tale signs before they attack; if you see abnormal behaviors or body language from someone approaching you, get to a safe area immediately.
• Be prepared to defend yourself.

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