~PERSONAL SAFETY~



- ELEVATORS -



• Observe the elevator interior before
entering.



• Wait until the next elevator if you are
uncertain of any occupant.



• Women riding the elevator alone should
try to stand near the control panel. If accosted, press all the buttons.



• Before exiting from the elevator, observe
the corridor for suspicious activity.



Remember!




If someone tries to rob you, do
not resist. Give up your property, and
report the crime to the police as soon as it is safe to do so.







- ON THE STREET -



• Be Aware



• Stay alert and tuned in to your
surroundings. This not only helps you avoid being victimized, but lets the
criminal know you could identify him or her-and take defensive action.



• Be Assertive



• Don't look or walk like a victim. "Own"
the street and know where you are going.



• Plan for Safety



• Plan your itinerary with safety in mind:



• Women should carry personal items in a
purse tucked under the arm.



• Men can carry a "dummy" wallet with one
or two dollars and expired credit cards.



• Avoid going out alone, especially at
night.



• When possible, walk on well-lit,
well-traveled streets, facing traffic and avoid shortcuts.



• Do not flash around large amounts of cash
or jewelry.



• Keep keys handy so you don't linger
unaware at your car or the door of your residence.



• Keep a polite distance from strangers.



• If someone stops to ask for directions,
answer from a distance. Do not attempt to approach the vehicle. If you feel
threatened, immediately go to a populated area.



• Trust Your Instincts



o If something or someone makes you feel
uneasy, avoid the person or leave.



o If you feel threatened, take immediate
action, such as running or yelling.



Remember!




If someone tries to rob you, do
not resist. Give up your property, and
report the crime to the police as soon as it is safe to do so.







- PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION -



• While waiting
for a bus or streetcar, stand near others.



• If the immediate area is deserted or in
darkness, stand near an occupied building or in a lighted area until
transportation arrives.



• Once on the bus or streetcar, be aware of
those around you. If someone looks or acts suspiciously, notify the driver.



• If the coach is empty or nearly empty,
sit as far up front and close to the driver as possible.



• If someone begins to bother you, get up
and notify the driver immediately.



• Upon arriving at your stop, be aware of
those who alight with you. If you feel you are being followed, go to the
nearest occupied building and ask for assistance.



• After dark, attempt to get off the bus in
a well-lighted area. Use only well-lighted streets to reach your destination.



Remember!




If someone tries to rob you, do
not resist. Give up your property, and
report the crime to the police as soon as it is safe to do so.







- ATM SAFETY -



• Be aware of
your surroundings, particularly at night.



• If you observe or sense suspicious
persons or circumstances, don't use the ATM, or if you are in the middle of a
transaction, cancel it, leave the area, and come back later, or use another
ATM.



• If you use the ATM at night, park close
by in a well-lighted area and have someone accompany you.



• If the lights around an ATM are not
working , don't use it . If shrubbery or trees block the view, select another
ATM and notify the bank.



• Always lock your car.



• If you are using a drive-up ATM, be sure
your passenger windows and doors are locked.



• Make sure no one can see your secret code
as you key it into the ATM, shield the keyboard as you input your code.



• Do not count or display any money you
received from the ATM. Put your money in your pocket or purse and count it
later.



• To keep your account information
confidential, take receipts/transaction records with you.



Remember!




If someone
tries to rob you, do not
resist. Give up your property, and report
the crime to the police as soon as it is safe to do so.