Personal Safety Tips For Women

It is your responsibility to be prepared to defendfor someone to hide and wait on the unsuspecting
yourself if you are caught in a situation that youperson.o Have your personal protection equipment
may be the target of an act of violence. Therewithin reach.
are many personal protection products sold todaySafety while using public transportation services:o
that will allow you to protect yourself and lovedWhen waiting on the bus or taxi to arrive try to
ones, such as a Tasers, Pepper Spray, and Stunwait in a coffee shop or a well lighted area.o
Guns.Choose an isle seat when possible to prevent
There are also some things that can be done forbeing blocked in by a potential attacker.o During
your protection that will not cost you anythingthe evening hours try and pick the train
other than using your best judgment and intuitioncompartment that is carrying the most
when making decisions.passengers. There is safety in numbers.o If you
Here are some tips that will help you to remainare taking the bus try and get a seat behind the
safe and secure.bus driver or near the exit door.o Be sure that
General Safety Tips:o If you feel or see ayour personal protection product is readily
problem, do whatever you can to avoid aavailable.
confrontation, change your route, cross theSafety When Taking a Taxi:o Check the
street, and if this fails prepare to defendidentification of all drivers when using a taxi
yourself.o Do not look like an easy target, lookservice. This is usually located on the visor or
strong and confident-most fights are won beforeclipped to the dashboard of the taxi.o Avoid
they start as most aggressors will back down ifflagging taxis from the street, always call and
you maintain eye contact and are not intimidatedorder taxi service so the driver and taxi can be
by them.o Do not hitchhike, always use the bustraced.o Try and sit in the seat next to the taxi
or take a taxi if you do not have transportation.odriver and not in the back seat if you are alone.o
Do not wear revealing clothing or gaudy jewelryBe aware of taxis with a power locking
when you are walking on the streets alone.omechanism.
Always carry a personal protection product withWalking/Jogging Safety:o Be alert and aware of
you at all times.you surroundings, do not go places that seem to
Being Safe While in Your Automobile:o Alwaysbe dangerous.o Do not assume that the area
approach your vehicle with your keys in hand andyour in is safe because it has been safe in the
ready.o Check your vehicle before you enter.opast. Predators can be anywhere so be
Getting in and out of, and walking to your vehicleprepared.o Become familiar with that area that
should be considered danger areas.o Do not leaveyou walk or jog in, and make mental notes of
you car unlocked even for the few minutes itsafe houses or safe places that can be used if
takes you to run into the convenience store,the need arises.o Do not use a "walkman or ipod"
attackers have been known to lay in wait forwhen jogging or walking in isolated areas at any
these opportunities.o Windows and doors shouldtime. This will reduce your awareness of the
be locked even while driving to prevent unwantedarea.o Change you routes and routines on a
passengers at intersections and stop lights.oregular basis to avoid any would be predators
Always remain alert when in parking lots orfrom being able to track your movements or
parking garages, and if you are concerned aboutactions.o Always carry a personal protection
going to your vehicle ask someone to escort you.product on your person.
Between, behind, and under cars are good places