How to Protect Yourself on City Streets ?

Street crime is on the increase in most large U.S. cities. It is also becoming more prevalent in small communities. The following list of "safeguards" will help protect you - and may save your life!

When leaving home, make sure that all doors and windows are locked - including the garage door.The same when you leave your car, make sure all the doors are locked and the windows rolled up.
When walking, walk purposefully, with head up, eyes forward, and in a steady manner. Avoid looking confused or disoriented, or as if you are lost (even though you may be). If you are lost, go to the nearest wee-lighted, populated area.
Watch for loiterers and do not carry large sums of money.
If possible, travel with another person. This is especially true after dark.
When carrying a purse, women should have only 3 or 4 one dollar bills placed inside. Credit cards, currency, driver's license, keys and jewelry should be carried in a coat or sweater pocket or concealed on your person to reduce the opportunity of large losses.

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Some people think wrapping purse strap around their shoulder, neck or wrist will help guard against purse-snatchers. If your purse is grabbed, a strong strap will not yield easily and you may be injured.If you do carry a purse, don't wrap the strap around your shoulder, neck or wrist.A strong strap will not yield easily and you may be injured. Some victims have been thrown off balance and received , broken hips, arms or legs. Don't carry anything more valuable than you can afford to lose. If your purse is grabbed, let the attacker have it, and save yourself from potential harm. The purse shouldn't have much valuable in it anyway.

At night, travel only in well-lighted and well-traveled streets. Avoid unlighted areas. Walk in the middle of the sidewalk and never loiter in deserted areas.
Never hitchhike or accept rides from strangers.
Walk on the side of the street nearest to oncoming traffic. If accosted by someone in a car, run in the direction opposite the way the car is headed.
Beware of people who approach asking directions; keep a polite but safe distance.
A good suggestion for men is to carry a second wallet containing a few one dollar bills and old expired credit cards, which are normally destroyed or discarded. If confronted at knife or gunpoint, give the suspect the second wallet and concentrate o a good physical description to help the police in making the arrest.
Upon returning home, particularly after dark, do not linger at the entrance of your residence. Mike a quick check for mail or newspapers, and enter immediately. If you feel something is strange, don't enter but go elsewhere and call for police assistance.
If you feel someone is following you, go to the nearest occupied residence or building and ask for assistance.
Do not make yourself an obvious target. Avoid wearing expensive, noticeable clothing or jewelry if you are going to be on the streets.
If you are confronted with a dangerous situation, cry out for assistance. Yelling "FIRE! FIRE!" instead of "HELP!" will generally bring faster attention.