Crime Prevention Tip #12

Street Smarts

• Stick to well-lighted, well-traveled streets and pathways. Know locations of blue light emergency phones.
• Stay alert and tuned into your surroundings.
• Don't flash large amounts of cash.
• Keep jewelry out of sight.
• Carry your purse close to your body.
• Put your wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket, not a back pocket.
• Wear shoes or clothing that don't restrict your movement.
• Use ATMs in the daytime, if possible. Have your card in hand and don't approach the machine if you're uneasy about people nearby.
• Have your car or house key in hand before you reach the door.