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AWARENESS TIPS: MAKE IT A HABIT
Awareness can be a life-saver. It is very important to pay attention at all times to whatever is going on around you. It takes time to get used to being aware. Some people feel they are being paranoid when they first begin practicing awareness. However, with time it will develop into a natural habit.
The following are some common sense tips that can help in your awareness training.
1. List only initials and last name in the phone book, on mail boxes, doors, etc. If you live alone, list another name in addition to your own.
2. THINK every time before you leave your name, address or phone number in public view or give out information regarding your daily routine.
3. When you go on vacation, let a friend know when you leave and when you plan to return so someone is aware if you are missing. Do not advertise by putting a note on your door telling your whereabouts and your planned return home. If you will be gone more than a week, put a stop on your newspaper delivery and have your mail held at the post office.
4. Use lights at all entrances, inside and out, and keep your garage well lit. Keep garage door shut and locked at all times.
5. Leave lights on in various parts of the house if you will be coming home after dark. Buy time devices that will activate lights, radios, etc.
6. If you come home and think someone may have been inside (or may still be there) do not enter. Go to a neighbor's house and call the police.
7. Do not depend on your dog for more than an alarm if you have a prowler. They are often prepared to deal with dogs.
8. If you hear a prowler, turn on all outside lights and call the police. Alert your neighbors.
9. Keep curtains closed and shades down at night.
10. Beware of casual acquaintances who visit unannounced. Many rapists know their victims and plan the time of the attack.
11. Ask for identification of all service personnel before opening the door. If you have not requested service, ask for the office phone number and name of dispatcher. First validate the phone number by checking it in the phone directory, then call the office to verify employment. If you have doubts, do not open the door.
12. Do not allow children to open the door.
13. Do not leave extra house keys in obvious places like under door mats, in flower boxes, above the door, etc. Leave them with neighbors.
14. Do not allow a stranger in the house to use the phone, regardless of the emergency. Offer to make the call for them.
15.. When you are at home alone, have telegrams and messages slipped under the door and have packages left outside. Do not open the door unless you know the delivery person.
16. Do not depend on a chain on your door. Use a peephole to check on visitors while keeping the door locked. Call through the door if necessary.
17. Close and lock all doors and windows, even if you go to a neighbor's or make a quick trip to the store.
18. Be aware of places attackers might hide, both inside and outside. Trim bushes and shrubbery so no one can hide in them.
19. Be alert when riding an elevator with an unknown man. Stand next to the control panel so that stop buttons cannot be pushed and so that you have access to emergency buttons and phone. Don't get into an elevator if you have any doubts about the person inside.
20. Do not spend unnecessary time alone in apartment laundry rooms.
21. If you are considering a burglar alarm, check with the police department on home security.
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