Always be alert and aware of the people around you.
Be aware of locations and situations which would make you appear vulnerable to crime, such as dark parking lots, jogging paths, etc.
Always let someone know where you're running and how long you expect to be gone.
Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you—especially if you are alone or it is dark.
Walk confidently at a steady pace.
Make eye contact with people when walking.
Do not respond to conversation from strangers on the street—continue walking.
If you carry a purse, carry it securely between your arm and your body. Although a purse-snatcher's intent is to steal the purse, your personal safety may depend on not clinging to it.
Do not use or wear anything that will impede your vision or hearing (i.e. iPods).
Car Safety
Always lock your car doors after entering or leaving your vehicle.
Park in well-lighted areas.
Have your car keys in your hand so you don't have to linger before entering your car.
Check the interior of your vehicle for intruders before entering your car.
If you think you are being followed, drive to a public place or a police or sheriff station.
If your car breaks down, open the hood and attach a white cloth to the car antennae. If someone stops to help, stay in your locked car and ask them to call the police, sheriff or a tow truck service.
Don't stop to aid motorists by the side of the road. Make a phone call requesting help for them.
Office Security
If you work alone or after business hours, keep the office door locked.
If you work late, try to find another worker or a security guard to walk out with you.
In an elevator, be mindful that there is a distress alarm on the control panel.
Be alert for pickpocketers on crowded elevators.
Report all suspicious persons and activities to the proper authorities (office manager, building security, law enforcement).
Be aware of escape routes for emergencies and post the police and fire department numbers near telephones.
Home Security
Never leave your purse, wallet, cash or valuables in plain view or in common accessible areas.
Lock doors and windows! A majority of thefts occur when homes and cars are unlocked.
Always close your garage door when entering your home.
Don't leave packages unattended outside the home.
Cybersecurity
Be aware of social engineering deceiving methods. Urgent messages demanding money, gift cards or personal information to "fix" an issue should be thoroughly investigated.
Check the Email Address and the Link Domain Name. There are usually clues that a sender or site are not authentic.
Use Wi-Fi safely. People tend to love using free public Wi-Fi, but it’s a fertile environment for hackers to steal your sensitive information or even get access to your smartphone/laptop.
Check if a site's connection is secure. To learn if a website is safe to visit, look for the https encryption protocol or a lock icon. Hovering over the icon will provide information about a site’s security.
