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Personal Safety: It's Up to You

By Chris Robertson


According to the U.S. Department of Justice, there were over 24 million crimes reported in the U.S. during 2003. Of those, almost 5.6 million were personal crimes, while 18.6 million were property crimes. Twenty-two out of every 1,000 American households were affected by crimes of violence and 163 out of every 1,000 households were affected by property crimes. With these kinds of statistics, it's understandable that Americans are concerned with personal safety and the safety of their homes and businesses.

The Michigan State Police offer these tips for personal safety:

1. Stay alert. Keep your mind on your surroundings, as well as who is in front of you and who is behind you.
2. Walk purposefully, stand tall, and make eye contact with people around you.
3. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, leave.
4. While driving, keep your car in good repair with the gas tank at least half full.
5. Park in well-lit areas and always lock your doors.
6. Put valuables out of sight or in the trunk.
7. Drive with the doors locked and the windows up.
8. Check the floorboards and front and rear seats before getting in your car.
9. In an elevator, stand near the controls. If someone suspicious enters, get off the elevator.
10. At home, don't give personal information over the telephone to people you don't know.
11. Install a peephole in your front door, and don't open the door to anyone you don't know. Verify the identity of service people before allowing them in.

The Michigan State Police offer these tips for protecting your property:

1. Do not hide house keys in mailboxes, planters, or under doormats.
2. Do not include personal identification on key rings.
3. Have a separate ignition key to leave with mechanics or parking attendants.
4. If you lose your house keys or move into a new house, have the locks re-keyed.
5. When going away, make sure your home looks occupied. Put interior lights on timers, arrange to have mail and newspaper delivery stopped, and close and lock your garage door.
6. Install and use good deadbolt locks on your doors; lock sliding glass doors or use a dowel in the door track.
7. Trim shrubbery hiding doors or windows and cut tree branches that could help a thief climb to second story windows.
8. Make sure all porches, entrances, and yards are well lit.

When it comes to personal safety, many Americans are going a step further to ensure their own personal safety and the safety of their homes and offices. Car alarms, business alarms, and home alarms are important components of personal safety. Many people carry whistles on their key rings or in their pockets; when personal safety is at risk, blowing whistles can attract the attention of passersby, who can then call for help. Some people carry mace or pepper spray in their pockets, briefcases or purses, while others carry concealed stun guns to the extent that the law allows. Those who leave their children in the care of others often use baby cams or other video recorders to ensure that the caregivers are acting appropriately.


Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Visit this Family and Children Website and Majon's Family and Children directory.

 
 

10 Personal Safety Tips For College Students

By Donna Biasi


Have you taught your child Street Smarts Have you taught your kids to really pay attention? Are you really sure they listened to you? We have all heard stories about kids going to college and something happened. The news tells us everyday. We worry about them knowing how to take care of themselves.

My father was great for giving us what he called (what if). What if you were walking down the street and you thought someone one was following you what would you do? Having six kids he would sit at the dinner table and say what if the house was burning and I was at the bottom of the stairs, you could not see me, would you jump if I told you to? He was always aware of what he needed to work on with each one of his kids, trust, street smarts. This was from the time we could talk.

My father has since died; his legend still lives on in our family. Say (what if) to each other and most important to you kids. You know if your child is aware of what is going on around them. Book smart is something you can learn anytime. Street smart is something you have to know and practice everyday.

Print this out for your kids. Play (what if) while you are driving in the car, watching TV, while your child is young enough. This is a parent’s job. When its time to go off to college, you feel you have taught them street smarts. You will sleep a little better.

THINK Mom & Dad told you to use Common Sense. Now is the time to really listen.

PAY ATTENTION to everything around you. Give yourself a test walk past someone see if you could give a description of him or her if something happened. Color hair, eyes, what they were wearing and the color of a jacket or hat. It is funny how much you really don’t remember. Another test is a license plate number and the make and model of the car if your friend is with you will be surprised at the difference in the two answers. It’s a great game to play anytime walking in a bar.

Take a Self Defense Class You know you have to have a gym class so why not self Defense. This class will always help you. It may be the most important class you ever take

Consider purchasing a personal Alarm they are affordable and a comfort to have most of the time. You don’t know that until you need it.

Do Not Go To ATM At Night Plan on going when other people are around.

Do not hesitate to call the Police when you see something that does not seem right.

Walk like you know where you are going even if you don’t. People in NY are told this all the time. Walk with your head up, Look around, Notice everything.

Make copies of Important papers Credit cards, health ID cards. Place them in a safe place (give them to your friend do not keep them in your room, also give a copy to Mom if your credit cards are stolen and your friend is away you can call mom and she can give you the information.

Engrave your Valuables Invisible Markers are great for your stereo, computers, even cell phones. The best part when the cops find your stuff they will know who to give it back to, and who did it

Call Mom & Dad once a Week Let them know what your plans are for the week. Any dates or parties, dinner with friends and always let someone else know where you are going.

My name is Donna Biasi. I have been in the Salon & Boutique business for 22 years. After my Salon was broken into two times in one week. I wanted to do something that would protect others. I started my new business Safe & Secure. Selling safety products to homes, Office, business owners and familys. I realized that most people wait for something to happen before they protect themselves and loved ones. DON'T WAIT To Learn more about Home & Business Security click here http://www.guardyourselfnow.com

 
 

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