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Safety Away from Home Checklist
SAFETY AWAY FROM HOME CHECKLIST
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Plan your outings |
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Lock premises |
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When walking, avoid short-cuts and dark, unlit areas |
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Know what to do if you're followed or confronted when walking |
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When walking, carry a phone card, a mobile phone or money for a phone call |
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When walking, carry some form of identification |
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Know the location of Safety Houses and when to use them |
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When shopping, have a plan for keeping your handbag and wallet secure |
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Put your money in different pockets or parts of your handbag |
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When using an ATM, protect your money |
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Use ATMs in public places where you can be seen by many people |
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Know the bus or train timetable |
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Stand with other people at the bus stop or train station |
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Sit near the bus driver or train driver/guard |
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When returning home in a taxi, have the driver wait until you're safely inside |
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Avoid driving on isolated roads |
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Keep car in good condition |
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Park car in well-lit areas |
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Don't leave valuables in parked car |
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Never pick up hitchhikers |
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Lock your car doors and keep valuables out of sight when driving |
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Consider carrying a whistle or a personal security alarm |
Last Updated: 14/07/2008