Personal Safety Tips

  • Avoid walking or running alone at night.
  • Avoid using headphones while walking, driving (its against
    the law!), or jogging.
  • Always walk in well-lit areas.
  • Avoid the use of shortcuts or areas with minimal foot-traffic.
  • After dark, keep away from obstructions that someone could
    hide behind, always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Always stay near the curb.
  • If someone in a vehicle stops and asks for directions,
    answer from a distance. Do not approach the vehicle.
  • If followed, go immediately to an area with lights and
    people. If needed, turn around and walk in the opposite
    direction, your follower will also have to reverse direction.
  • Do not display cash openly, especially when leaving an
    ATM machine