SAFETY & SECURITY TIPS
From 4DGIRLZ SAFETY 2/13/2022
INTRODUCTION
This guide will cover some of the best possible practices to keep you safe in the event of a crime against your person, home, or business. I also put some safety and security items in here and links to purchase them, if interested.
This is just a guide and is intended for educational and informational purposes only. If you feel you need further assistance please contact proper authorities.
Personal, Home, and Business security
Several factors come into play with safety and security, like area, time, opportunity, etc. However, you do not have to be a Victim. Here are some situations and how to handle them:
Sexual Assault
Use initials instead of first names on mailboxes.
Avoid remaining alone in an apartment laundry room or parking garage.
It is risky to accept a ride home from someone you just met.
When you have to physically resist assault, remember your goal is to incapacitate the attacker long enough to run to safety and get help.
If you are ever violated, call the police immediately. Don’t shower, bathe or change clothes.
Buying some sort of personal protection item would be wise if you don’t have one. Pepper spray, stun guns, kubotans, personal alarm.
Hold-Ups/Robberies
Avoid carrying valuable items or large amounts of money.
Always think ahead. For example, when traveling at night have your keys ready to enter the house or car.
If you are confronted by a robber, the best advice is to cooperate.
If you resist there is a greater chance you will be hurt or killed.
In this age of social media, Don’t “Do it for the Gram” and show off valuables and tag your location. You’re asking for trouble.
ATM/Bank Machines
When using an ATM, always be alert of anything suspicious around you or the machine.
The chances of being robbed at night are much greater, especially if you are alone.
If someone is waiting/watching outside in the area of the ATM DO NOT USE IT. Leave the area and find another machine.
Street Safety
Stay in a well-lit, busy area. Avoid walking alone and avoid known trouble spots.
When carrying a purse, hold it close to your body as opposed to by the handles. Do Not wrap the straps around your wrist, it will be all bad for you in a struggle.
Carry only what you need in your pocket, purse, or wallet, not everything you have.
Avoid using shortcuts through dark alleys, fields, or vacant lots, if at all possible. If not, be very alert and cautious.
If you feel you’re being followed, cross the street and change directions a few times. Go to a well-lit, heavily populated area. DO NOT GO HOME cause you don’t want the attacker knowing your address.
Home Security
Purchase and/or use your alarm system. They are not that expensive these days and are a great investment.
Make sure your home looks lived in. Leave lights on when not home or if you’ll be gone for a while. Open curtains when home.
Fit mortise locks or bolts to all outside doors and all downstairs and easily accessible windows.
Cut the lawn and trim any plants that burglars could hide behind.
Have someone look after your home to collect mail, turn lights on and off, mow, and so on.
Lock garages and sheds with proper locks.
Mark valuables with an invisible pen you can get from a DIY shop. Mark them with your address and postal code. This is also a good practice for business property.
Hidden cameras and door/window/cabinet alarms are a good idea. You can keep an eye on what’s going on in and outside your home. Also, they alert you to windows being broken, interior doors being opened, and so on.
Con-Artists
No work on your house is free or deeply discounted so beware or something for nothing schemes. You get what you pay for.
Always get several estimates.
Get all agreements in writing and ask for ID.
Don’t fall for the “free inspection” or “ I was just in the area” lines. This could be a criminal trying to case your house.
The most popular home improvement scams are roof repair and painting, driveway sealing, and termite inspection.
The IRS DOES NOT CALL YOU. They send letters and tell you to call them.
The Social Security Admin is not calling and asking you to verify YOUR SS#, that is ludicrous.
Burglar Prevention
Keep your yard maintained.
Don’t leave the car running while unattended EVER.
Make sure there are no dark or concealed spots around your home an intruder could hide behind.
Close your garage door.
Don’t leave notes on exterior doors stating you’re away.
Make sure sliding doors have auxiliary locks and blocking bars.
Make sure basement windows are secure and not hidden by bushes.
Diversion Safes are a good idea. Thieves aren’t looking thru household products thinking that’s where the valuables are.
Also, use your alarm!
Business Security
Doors and windows should have secure locks. Deadbolts for doors and burglar-resistant glass for windows.
Alarm systems should be supplied by a licensed alarm company w/ a central monitoring system.
Lighting must provide optimum visibility inside and out. Outside lighting should be vandal-proof.
Key control needs to be maintained responsibly. A master key is convenient but may not provide the best security. Code all keys and don’t allow employees to make duplicates.
Mark all equipment with ID NUMBERS. Also, make sure you record all serial numbers of your equipment.
The safe needs to be fireproof, burglar-resistant, and anchored securely. Change the combo if an employee leaves but also know all employees do not need the safe combo.
Use cameras to thwart off thieves and to keep an eye on your employees and items. Get dummy cams or real cams, you can also get spy cams disguised as pens, clocks, smoke alarms, or even an air freshener.
If you have questions or would like more info and keeping you and your loved ones safe, feel free to contact me @:
4kidz4jobz@gmail.com
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