Personal Security | Personal Property

Your Personal Security

Top | Security

• Recognize potentially dangerous situations before they develop.
• Assess the risks and have a safety plan.  Think about what you would do if you felt threatened.
• Be prepared to scream or shout if attacked - For example, yell, "Fire!"
• Respect your intuition.  Don't allow rationality to override your "sixth sense" - it could save you from danger.
• Consider taking a self defense course.
• When you are socializing, don't drink too much; keeping a clear head makes it easier to make wise decisions when it comes to personal safety.
• Park your car in a well-lighted area.
• You can use your keys as a weapon, sticking out from between your knuckles.
• If assaulted don't suffer in silence.  Report the incident.

Your Personal Property

Top | Property

• Never leave your wallet, bag or purse or other items of property unsecured and unattended.
• Only carry sufficient cash for your immediate needs.
• Clearly marking your property leaved no doubt as to ownership.
• Never carry your Personal Identification Number with your credit cards.  Never tell anyone, including a bank representative, what your PIN is.
• Never let anyone see your PIN when entering it on an Automatic Teller Machine.
• Always carry your bad or purse close to you where it cannot  e easily snatched.
• Don't put your bag or purse on the floor when in a public toilet cubicle.
• Do not leave keys, cash or other valuables in your desk drawers.
• Lick your home, car and office when you leave it.
• Report all thefts to Public Safety at 581-4040.