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safety-security/tips/car-safety

safety-security/tips/car-safety

Date: 2014-11-21
safety-security/tips/car-safety

  • Park close to any building you will be entering and/or choose a well-lit area that is heavily traveled.
  • Exercise caution when entering or leaving your car, especially in parking lots and garages.
  • Keep windows up and doors locked.
  • Do not leave property unattended and in plain sight on your seat, keep valuable items locked in your trunk.
  • Do not mark your key chain with your name, address, and license number. Lost keys can lead a thief to your car.
  • A reminder: Parking on campus is restricted. Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and/or could be towed.
  • Never leave your vehicle running when unattended.
  • Keep spare keys in your wallet or purse, not inside the vehicle where a thief can easily find them.
  • Write down your vehicle identification number (VIN), registration plate number, and title certificate number and keep them in a safe place.


Five safety tips every woman should heed

  1. Be alert. I cannot stress this enough. Get into the habit of noticing not only the details of your physical surroundings but also who else is there with you. Maintain focus on the here and now instead of getting distracted by what you will be doing 10 minutes from now.
  2. Avoid walking or running alone. While I understand the need to keep fit, try to avoid walking or running alone. Rather get a group of women together. There is always safety in numbers. Alternatively, join one of the many running/walking clubs in the area. If you have to walk to the shops, make sure you are not alone.
  3. Learn basic self-defence. In any situation one or two basic moves could be the difference between being a victim of crime and escaping. It is also a great idea to have a small pepper spray or tazer with you at all times. Using any one of these on an attacker can give you at least five seconds to escape.
  4. Avoid potentially dangerous places. The more isolated a place is, the more potentially dangerous it is. Often while patrolling we see women running or walking alone, past open fields and spaces. As a good rule of thumb, anywhere other people aren't is a good place for you not to be either!
  5. Do not trust strangers. Women are naturally more caring and are therefore easy targets for criminals. Do not trust anyone. Their sob stories can get you hurt.