- Personal Security Cont’d
- If you are in trouble, attract help any way you can. Scream, yell for help, or consider carrying a shriek alarm.
- Do not carry large sums of money in your purse or wallet. Carry your purse close to your body but DO NOT wrap the straps abound your arm or hand. You could be injured during a purse snatching. "Transfer the risk" by carrying most of your valuables on your person instead of in your purse..
- Don't leave a purse unattended, even for a moment.
- Automated Banking Machines have created an opportunity for robberies to occur. Try to avoid using them late at night. Be alert to persons or vehicles loitering in the area. In the event of a robbery or purse snatching, DO NOT resist. You could risk serious injury.
- Don't display large amounts of cash in public.
IN YOUR CAR . . .
- Drive with your car doors locked. Keep windows rolled up whenever possible.
- Never pick up hitchhikers.
- Keep your car in good running order. If it does break down, do not accept a ride with a stranger. Simply ask them to call some assistance for you and remain in your own vehicle. Similarly, do not offer a stranded motorist a lift, but rather call some assistance for them.
- Park in areas that are well-lit. Always lock the car.
- Look around the car before you get out especially at night or in deserted areas (under-ground parkades).
- When returning to your car, have your key in your hand.
- Look in the back seat before getting into the car.
- If you are being followed, don't drive home. Go to the nearest place of safety where you can contact the police. Try to obtain a description of the vehicle.
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