These 10 simple tips that are the most overlooked in our day to day lives. A lot of people are taken advantage of simply because they get too comfortable and don’t remember some of the most basic rules in the book.
TEN TIPS FOR AVOIDING CRIME
1. Always be Alert!
Keep your head on a swivel. Be aware of your surroundings.
2. Change Your Routine Every So Often
Doing the same thing everyday makes you predictable and makes you a more likely target.
3. Lock It!
Home, car, office – locks are your first line of defense. Locks makes them work a little harder
4. Make Your Home A Tough Target
Use floodlights, motion sensors, a security system or a deadbolt. Crooks hate hard work!
5. Be one step ahead of 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 for room to maneuver.
Sound your horn and flash your lights if you think you’re being approached by a car-jacker. Be aware of suspicious people crossing behind you or coming up to your car.
6. Don’t be a Car Theft Victim
Lock it! Don’t leave personal things in your car. Turn the wheels when you park.
Always Park in well-lighted places. Put packages in the trunk.
7. Be Creative
Some may think your crazy for hiding money in the toilet but if it works let them laugh.
8. Stay Informed about crime trends your town or city
Watching the news or reading the paper can help you understand trends in crime and what to be on the look out for.
9. Get Involved in your community
Join or organize a Neighborhood Watch program to keep everyone aware for crime in your area.
10. Never let the crooks win!
Crime is reduced by people taking action! They say people of a like man can achieve great results that goes for your neighborhood. Take charge and crime will go down.