| Self defense tips for women. Are you at risk? | | | | on the line. If you're not comfortable with walking |
| What makes a woman a perfect target? Here | | | | to your car, ask security to accompany you or if |
| are 7 ultimate techniques and weaknesses | | | | there isn't security available, a store manager will |
| criminals who were interviewed look for to take | | | | do it - it is their job. That's what they are getting |
| advantage of you. These tips aren't just for the | | | | paid to do. |
| busy holidays either. It's all about keeping your | | | | 5. Is my vehicle in a well-lit area? Is it easily visible |
| awareness all year round. Follow these tips and | | | | to passer-bys? If I can't see my car really well, |
| you can protect yourself from becoming one of | | | | who can? Criminals say they do not want to be |
| this year's next statistics. | | | | noticed, recognized, or slowed down in any way. |
| 1. Coming up to my vehicle, did I look around - | | | | If you're not easily seen by others at a mall or |
| aware of who is near it? Am I walking my | | | | store, that makes you a perfect target for a |
| packages in a cart or carrying them in my hand? | | | | criminal. |
| Criminals interviewed say they want to attack the | | | | 6. If I have automatic keyless entry, did I hit the |
| woman who is walking alone and not aware of | | | | unlock button twice ... making it easy for someone |
| her surroundings. Always put shopping bags in a | | | | to get into my passenger side door? Get into the |
| cart. This allows you ample time to react if | | | | habit of opening just your driver's side door. New |
| someone is approaching you. If you're carrying | | | | technology is wonderful when you're with others, |
| bags, this renders your hands useless to protect | | | | loading packages, during the day. But, at night |
| yourself and gives a criminal a bonus. Remember... | | | | when your field of vision is limited, don't take any |
| the buddy system. Late night shopping always | | | | chances. Criminals are hoping that you'll make their |
| needs to be a ‘girl's night out' affair. | | | | job easier for them. |
| 2. Are my keys already in my hand before | | | | 7. If I am approached by someone - no matter |
| leaving the store giving me self defense | | | | how much help I need, it's OK to turn them down. |
| protection? Again, awareness plays a huge part. | | | | Remember, criminals will do and say anything they |
| Also, with a key in hand, it can be a terrific | | | | can to gain your trust. DON"T FALL FOR IT!!! If a |
| weapon if you're suddenly grabbed. | | | | stranger wants to help you with your bags, tell |
| 3. Am I talking on the cell phone ...fixing my hair... | | | | them no, thank you. If they still insist, tell them no |
| counting my change... writing in the checkbook...and | | | | again. Criminal interviews revealed that they will |
| not paying attention? Paying attention is the key. | | | | try to play on a victim heartstrings to get access |
| Take care of all that ‘stuff' in the store. NOT | | | | to the vehicle, a purse, or for the vehicle keys - |
| in the parking lot, or outside of the vehicle. | | | | and move-in for the attack when trust is gained |
| 4. Is there anyone loitering around my vehicle... if | | | | and it's at least expected. |
| so... are they suspicious enough to making me go | | | | If you are unable to load packages into your |
| back into the store? Don't think your being silly. | | | | vehicle, ask help from the store - they would be |
| NO SUCH THING. Especially when your safety is | | | | glad to help. It's their job. |