Robberies are up in the metro area. It's a good time to review your personal safety strategy. This strategy should consist of what if, where you would go and what you would do should a dangerous situation occur.
One of the best things you can do to protect yourself is to ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU! Criminals are looking for someone who looks vulnerable and who is not aware of their surroundings. THE TOUGH TARGET DOESN'T GET PICKED!
No matter how secure you believe your vehicle is, don't leave packages unattended or in your vehicle.
Carry yourself with confidence when out in public. Walk purposefully with your head up. Look others in the eye when you pass them. One of the worst things you can do is look down.
LEAVE YOUR CELL PHONE AND IPOD IN YOUR POCKET OR PURSE! Walking through the mall parking lot is not the time to text someone. Wait until you are in your locked vehicle or inside of the shopping center.
Carry your SABRE Self Defense Spray in your hand and have it ready for use when entering parking lots or any potentially dangerous situation. If someone moves into your personal space shout STOP! GET BACK! If that person continues forward advanced movement and you have reason to fear for your safety deploy your Sabre Spray.
If you are getting ready to leave a shopping mall and you don't feel right ask a security officer or police officer to escort you to your car. Its also a good idea to shop with a friend during the daytime.
Trust your instincts! If something doesn't feel right it probably isn't right. Research shows a large percentage of people had a feeling something was wrong just before being attacked.
IF someone wants your wallet or purse GIVE IT TO THEM! Don't turn a property crime into a violent crime. One suggestion is to throw the wallet or purse one way while you flee the other way.
Pay attention to subjects who may be loitering around store entrances and parking areas, If you don't feel safe drive off.
YOUR SAFETY FIRST THEIR FEELINGS SECOND! Don't be afraid to offend someone. If you are getting ready to get in an elevator and someone makes you feel uneasy don't get on.
Lets say you have two people walking side by side. One person is talking on their cell phone or texting. They have their head down and seem distracted. The second person is walking purposefully with confidence and with Pepper Spray in hand ready to go. Which one is the criminal element more likely to pick?
By following some simple guidelines and having a plan in place of what if, where you would go and what you would do can significantly reduce the chances of being a victim of violent crime. Criminals are looking for an easy target and someone who is not aware of their surroundings. Remember, the tough target does not get picked.
Stay Safe and Merry Christmas!
Brent
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