Personal safety is a matter of common sense. There is not a foolproof style of living to recommend that may reduce the risk of your becoming a victim. There are practical measures that you can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

There are three elements for crime to exist:

1. The criminal (cannot control); 
2. The victim (cannot control); 
3. The opportunity (can control or reduce).

We recommend a four-point plan as follows:

1. Target Hardening:
   Avoid being selected, tough targets are not selected; criminals may be stronger, but not smarter; criminals are creatures of opportunity; they will steal a car, purse, or break into a house; trust your instincts - when you think something is wrong - it probably is.
2. Denying Privacy:
   Go towards light and away from darkness, go towards people. Denying privacy also means managing private places you cannot deny.
3. Attracting Attention:
   Call "HELP" or "FIRE", bad guys don't want to be caught- scream for help. If you see someone else in trouble - yell, honk your horn, and yell you are going to call the police - it can stop a crime.
4. Taking Action:
   Initial contact between attacker and victim - attacker has least control. Action must be immediate and fast. Don't hesitate!

Remember

• Crime can happen to anyone.
• Bad guys don't look like bad guys.
• Everyone is responsible for his or her own personal safety -Have a Plan!
• Look tough.
• Walk with a purpose.
• Keep valuables out of sight.