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Crime Prevention Series: Public Transport Safety

1/18/2015

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Public transport is normally very safe and most taxi companies are reputable licensed firms whose drivers have been vetted, so here is some advice that should help you feel more confident when traveling by bus, train, tube or taxi.
On the Bus
  • Use a bus stop you know is usually busy and is well lit.
  • Know the departure and arrival times and try and let someone at the other end know which bus you plan to catch. They could always meet you at your stop.
  •  Sit close to the driver. If someone starts up a conversation, be pleasant and confident, but don't give away personal information like where you live or work.
By Train
  • Wait on a well-lit section of the platform, close to the exit or where there are other people around. Many stations now have CCTV cameras and staff that are trained to deal with emergencies.
  • When you get on the train try to sit in a busy compartment and keep any bags and personal possessions you have next to you.
  • If you feel uncomfortable switch seats or even consider getting off the train and catching the next one. Only do this if the station where you are getting off is manned and busy.
  • Know where the emergency button or cord is situated or any help points at the station.
Taking a Taxi
  • Carry the phone number of a taxi or mini cab firm you know, and whenever you book a taxi ask them for the driver's name and the type of car they will be driving.
  • Try and book the taxi you need to bring you home before you go out. Give your name and when the driver arrives make sure they know the name it was booked under. If you have to book your taxi in a public place, do it quietly where people are unlikely to overhear your name and address.
  • If you can, share a taxi with a friend and have your money ready and keys handy at the end of your journey so that you can enter your home quickly.
  • If ever you feel uneasy in a taxi ask the driver to stop in a busy place that you know well, and get out.


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Crime Prevention: Buglar Prevention

1/3/2015

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What does a BURGLAR like?

Experience has shown us that burglars like many things (mostly other people's things), but two conditions are preferred by most thieves:

• An invitation, and
• A fast, easy, undetected entry and exit

Burglary invitations aren't stuffed into envelopes as are birthday party invites; nor do we hang signs on our doors - "BURGLARS WELCOME" - the way we attach balloons to the mailbox. However, invitations are sent and signs are posted which are equally effective. Have you observed the pile of newspapers or how the mail overflows from your mailbox? Other invites you might recognize include:


* Non-maintained yard.
* Keys left in your vehicle while you run into the store.
* Dark or concealed hiding areas.
* Windows left open when you are away.
* Notes left on exterior doors explaining where you have gone.
* The spare house key on top of the door jam. (Did you think no one knew that key was there?)
* Messages on answering machines stating you are away.
* An open garage door.
* Sliding glass door, without auxiliary locks.
* A house unlit night after night.
* Privacy fence.
* Flimsy door latches and locks.
* Basement windows.

After receiving his invitation the burglar also looks for a quick, undetected entry and exit. He will choose the path of least resistance, which affords him the best chance of getting away without being caught. For this reason, most burglars work the night shift hiding under the cover of darkness. This is an opportunity afforded by nature; other access and escape opportunities, which we provide include:

* A large shrub in front of a window
* A dark alley behind the residence
* A privacy fence around the yard
* An unlocked door or window
* A sliding glass door
* An exterior door without a deadbolt lock


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Crime Prevention: ATM Security tips

12/16/2014

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ATM cash machines have been incorporated in our way of life.  They offer a real convenience to those on the run but at the same time offer an element of risk.  Using an ATM machine safely requires awareness and a little planning.  Just because an ATM machine is open and available 24-hours a day doesn't mean it is safe to use it.  Most ATM robberies occur at night between 8:00 PM and midnight.  ATM robbers are usually males under 25 years of age and most work alone.  ATM robbers usually position themselves nearby waiting for a victim to approach and withdraw cash.  Most ATM robbery victims are women and were alone when robbed.  Most claim that they never saw the robber coming.  Most ATM robbers used a gun or claimed to have a concealed weapon when confronting the victim and demanding their cash.

If you or your family members use ATM cash machines on a regular basis, here are some tips that can make the process a little safer:

  • Use only ATM machines in well-lighted, high-traffic areas.  Don't use ATM machines that are remote or hidden such as being located behind buildings, behind pillars, walls, or away from public view.   Beware of obvious hiding places like shrubbery or overgrown trees.  ATM robbers like to have the element of surprise and no witnesses.   Robbers like good escape routes like nearby freeway on-ramps or high speed thoroughfares.

  • Choose an ATM that looks and 'feels' safer, even if it is a couple of miles out of the way.  Try and limit your use to daylight hours.  Take someone with you after hours, if you can.  When you drive up to an ATM location, scan the area for any suspicious persons.  If you see anyone suspicious standing nearby or sitting in a car, drive away.  When you approach an ATM on foot be prepared and have your access card ready.  Memorize your personal PIN number to prevent loss and speed the transaction.  After inserting your card and your PIN number keep an eye out behind you.  Never accept an offer to help or request for help from a suspicious male ahead of you at the machine.   If anyone suspicious or seemingly dangerous approaches terminate your transaction and leave immediately, even if it means running away and leaving your ATM card in the machine.  First, tell the suspicious male in a loud, firm voice to "back-off" and leave you alone.  This is designed to startle the person and give you time to flee, if appropriate.  When you receive cash from the machine put it away immediately, extract your card, and walk away.

  • If you use your car at a drive-thru ATM machine the same rules apply.  Keep the car in gear, with your foot firmly on the brake, while using the ATM machine.  Keep a close eye on your rear and side view mirrors during the transaction.  Robbers almost always approach from the rear on the drivers side.  If you see anyone approaching, drive off even if it means leaving your ATM card behind.  If you are confronted by an armed robber, just give up your money without argument.  The cash is not worth serious injury or death.  Get to a safe place and call the police immediately.

  • If lights around the ATM are not working, don't use that machine.
  • Avoid ATM machines adjacent to obvious hiding places.
  • Have your card ready and leave quickly, not counting your cash in public.
  • Beware of offers for help from strangers during an ATM transaction.
  • Don't fight with or attempt to follow the robber.
  • Drive or walk to a safe place and immediately call the police.

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Crime Prevention Series: 10 Tips for Avoiding Crime

12/15/2014

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1. Be Alert!
Keep your head up.
Be aware of your surroundings.

2. Vary Your Routines
Predictability makes you a more likely target.

3. Lock It!
Home, car, office - locks are your first line of defense.

4. Make Your Home A Tough Target
Use floodlights, motion sensors, a security system, deadbolts, etc.

5. Foil Car-jackers
Keep windows/doors locked, check mirrors and blind spot when stopped.
Stay one to one and a half lengths away from the car ahead of you.
Sound your horn and flash your lights if you think you're being approached by a car-jacker.


6. Avoid Car Theft
Lock it!
Use an anti-theft device.
Turn the wheels when you park.
Never leave a spare key inside the car.
Park in a well-lighted place.
Put packages in the trunk.

7. Be Creative
Think of unusual ways to protect yourself and your valuables.

8. Be Informed
Learn the crime trends in your area and work to protect yourself against them.

9. Get Involved
Have your joined or organized a Neighborhood Watch?

10. Don't Give Up!
Crime can be reduced - with action, not apathy!
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Crime Prevention Series: Avoiding Violent Crimes

12/11/2014

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Sexual Assault

1. Use initials instead of first names on mail boxes and phone listings.
2. Avoid remaining alone in an apartment laundry room or parking garage.
3. Never admit on the telephone or at the door that you are alone.
4. It is risky to accept a ride home from someone you have just met.
5. If you decide to physically resist assault, remember that your goal is to incapacitate the attacker long enough to run to safety and get help.
6. If you have been a victim of sexual assault, call police immediately. Do not bathe or change clothes or you may destroy evidence.

Robbery

1. Avoid carrying valuable items or large amounts of money.
2. Always think ahead. For example, when traveling at night, have your keys ready to enter the house or to start the car.
3. If you are confronted by a robber, the best advice is to cooperate.
4. If you resist, there is a greater chance that you may be hurt.

Bank Machines


1. When using an automatic bank teller, always be watchful of any suspicious people around you.
2. The chances of being robbed at night are much greater, especially if you are alone.
3. If you find someone waiting and watching outside in the area of an ATM machine, do not use it. Leave the area and report the incident to the police immediately. You could save someone else from being a victim of crime.

Street Safety- Use Common Sense 

1. Stay in well lighted, busy areas. Avoid walking alone and avoid known trouble spots.
2. When you carry a purse, hold it close to your body rather than by the handles. Do not wrap purse straps around your wrist, because you can get hurt in a struggle.
3. Carry only what you need in a purse or wallet, not everything you have.
4. Avoid using shortcuts through dark alleys, fields, or vacant lots.
5. If you think you're being followed, cross the street and change directions a few times. Go quickly to a well-lighted place with lots of people. Do not go home. You don't want an attacker to know where you live.

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Crime Prevention Series: Street Sense Tips

12/11/2014

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Wherever you are on the street, in an office building or shopping mall, driving, waiting for a bus or cab, stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uncomfortable, avoid the person or leave.

Know the neighborhoods where you live and work. Check out the locations of police and fire stations, public telephones, hospitals, and restaurants, or stores that are open late.

Remember survival is not just about surviving calamities and disasters, it’s also about staying safe when a threat arises. Here are a few tips to minimize your chances of becoming a victim of crime on the streets.


On Foot-Day or Night

  • Stick to well-lighted, well-traveled streets. Avoid shortcuts through wooded areas, parking lots, or alleys.
  • Don't flash money or other tempting targets like jewelry or clothing.
  • Carry a purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps. Put a wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket, not a back pocket. Carry only what is necessary and try not to keep currency and credit cards all in one place.
  • Don't wear shoes or clothing that restrict your movements.
  • Have your car or house key in hand before you reach the door.
  • Try to use automated teller machines in the daytime. Have your card in hand and don't approach the machine if you're uneasy about people nearby. Better yet, only use the ATM machines inside of grocery store, malls, or gas stations.
  • If you think someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant, or lighted house. If someone harasses you, don't be embarrassed. Loudly say "Leave me alone! Someone call the police! Get away!"

Vehicle Safety

  • Keep your car in good running condition. Make sure there's enough gas to get where you're going and back.
  • Always roll up the windows and lock car doors, even if you're coming right back. Check inside and out before getting in.
  • Avoid parking in isolated areas. Be especially alert in lots and underground parking garages.
  • If you think someone is following you, don't head home. Drive to the nearest police or fire station, gas station, or other open business to get help
  • If Someone Tries to Rob You 
  • Don’t resist. Give up your property. Don't risk your life.
  • Report the crime to the police. Try to describe the attacker accurately. Your actions can help prevent others from being victims.
  • Take a Stand!
  • Make your neighborhood and working place safer by reporting broken street lights, cleaning up parks and vacant lots, and lobbying local government for better lighting in public places.

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