At Home

Never let a stranger into your home. Always examine their identification badge before you allow a service technician into your home Lock your home when you are there and when you are away. Keep your 1st floor windows locked Do not let people on the phone know you are alone Keep your phone by your bed at night Post all emergency numbers close to the telephone Leave a light on while you are out. Use a different light each time you are not home Leave the porch light on Know your neighbors and make sure they know you

Apartment Dwellers

Know where you can get help in a hurry Make sure all halls have good lighting Use the laundry room in the apartment building when other tenants are present Look in the elevator before getting on to be sure no one is hiding inside. Get off the elevator if someone suspicious enters If you are worried about another person waiting for the same elevator as you, pretend you forgot something in your apartment and do not go onto the elevator

Using Transportation

Use well-lit bus stops Sit near the bus driver Sit on the aisle so you do not get blocked in at the window Do not get off the bus with someone who makes you feel uncomfortable

In your car

Never pick up hitch hikers (and never be one!) Keep your car doors locked at all times. Lock all doors upon entering and leaving your car Check the back seat before entering your car As you are approaching your car, take a look under the car to make sure no one is hiding under there