| Crime Prevention Information |
When your out be aware of your surroundings. Never put yourself into a
situation where you comprimise your own safety. When possible travel in a
minimum of pairs and stay in well lighted area’s.
Criminals are opportunists and look for the most vulnerable people to attack.
Walk in a brisk manner with your head held high. This sends out the message
you are confident & mess with me and I will fight back.
If your afraid to go into a parking garage at work ask someone you work with
to walk with you to your car and then drive them to their car. If possible ask
security to walk you to your car at any parking garage.
When your walking down the street passing an alley, loading dock, parking lot
entrance take your corners wide so you can see what’s around the corner to
avoid being surprised. This technique is used by police and security when
patrolling.
Some people think carrying a weapon is the best form of protection, but it's
not and can end with disaster. What if the attacker gets hold of your weapon
and uses it against you?
Pepper spray, knives and guns are illegal in Canada to use for the purpose of
personal protection. However, keys, purses, brief cases an umbrella and
many of the items you carry can be used to defend your person if the need
arises.
Martial arts studio’s offer courses to people who want to learn to defend
themselves, please take the time to check them out. Check with your local
police to see if such a course if available to you for free from a local resource.
Personal alarms, whistles, screaming HELP POLICE are a great way to call
attention to you if you find yourself in trouble.
Fight back, but only to escape.
The best defence is to get away. This technique is used by the elite police
units who protect world leaders.
situation where you comprimise your own safety. When possible travel in a
minimum of pairs and stay in well lighted area’s.
Criminals are opportunists and look for the most vulnerable people to attack.
Walk in a brisk manner with your head held high. This sends out the message
you are confident & mess with me and I will fight back.
If your afraid to go into a parking garage at work ask someone you work with
to walk with you to your car and then drive them to their car. If possible ask
security to walk you to your car at any parking garage.
When your walking down the street passing an alley, loading dock, parking lot
entrance take your corners wide so you can see what’s around the corner to
avoid being surprised. This technique is used by police and security when
patrolling.
Some people think carrying a weapon is the best form of protection, but it's
not and can end with disaster. What if the attacker gets hold of your weapon
and uses it against you?
Pepper spray, knives and guns are illegal in Canada to use for the purpose of
personal protection. However, keys, purses, brief cases an umbrella and
many of the items you carry can be used to defend your person if the need
arises.
Martial arts studio’s offer courses to people who want to learn to defend
themselves, please take the time to check them out. Check with your local
police to see if such a course if available to you for free from a local resource.
Personal alarms, whistles, screaming HELP POLICE are a great way to call
attention to you if you find yourself in trouble.
Fight back, but only to escape.
The best defence is to get away. This technique is used by the elite police
units who protect world leaders.
If your going out whether it be on a first date or out with your old friends or
new friends call someone and tell them your plans.
If it’s a first date give the persons name and contact info to whom your calling
or in the least leave a note where someone will find it.
If it’s an internet date, meet in a public place or bring along your wing person.
Don’t forget to bring your cell phone and some quarters.
new friends call someone and tell them your plans.
If it’s a first date give the persons name and contact info to whom your calling
or in the least leave a note where someone will find it.
If it’s an internet date, meet in a public place or bring along your wing person.
Don’t forget to bring your cell phone and some quarters.
Keep an emergency taxi fund in your wallet or purse in case you need to
get home in an emergency or out of a bad situation.
A simple call to your local taxi company will let you know how much you
need to put away in case of an emergency.
get home in an emergency or out of a bad situation.
A simple call to your local taxi company will let you know how much you
need to put away in case of an emergency.
Keep an emergency supply of bus tickets to get home. Buses are
inexpensive and if you find yourself in a bad situation, your Bus Operator
can help you.
inexpensive and if you find yourself in a bad situation, your Bus Operator
can help you.
available on the internet and can be downloaded in most cases. You can
call and ask schedules to be mailed to you. It may end your night early,
but it’s better than having to walk home in the wee hours of the morning
and putting yourself in harms way or inviting a problem you didn’t expect.
call and ask schedules to be mailed to you. It may end your night early,
but it’s better than having to walk home in the wee hours of the morning
and putting yourself in harms way or inviting a problem you didn’t expect.
| Never leave your drink unattended or out of your sight. It takes only a split second for someone to drop in a date rape or other type of drug. That really nice stranger offering to get you home may be the person who slipped drugs into your drink. Agree to go as a pair or group and leave as a pair or group. |
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