* Walk with a friend or near a group of people. Travel in well-lit high traffic areas. Avoid short cuts, treed pathways, and poorly lit parking lots. If you must travel an extra distance in order to ensure your safety then do so. If jogging, go with a friend.
* Be aware of your surroundings. Walk with your head up, this will project confidence. Being alert will enable you to view your surroundings, identify a potential problem or possibly an assailant.
* Be alert. Have your keys ready before you enter your residence or vehicle. Keep your personal belongings close by and secure.
* If you feel that you are being followed, seek immediate assistance from a school, business, hospital, or any place that you can reach safely. To prevent a possible reoccurrence or potential risk to others, notify the police of the incident.
* Keep in mind that anything you carry could be used as a weapon and may be taken away and used against you. If confronted, do not introduce any object into the scenario. Personal safety alarms are a benefit, if they are heard.
