A Crime Prevention And Personal Safety Program

A Crime Prevention And Personal Safety Program

Psychology Of Criminal Predators • Let’s Examine Our Day – Mentally Review Your Daily Activities – Identify Areas And Activities Where You Are Most Vulnerable – What Does The Word “Criminal” Mean To You? – Physical Characteristics – Strangers Or Persons Known To You

Psychology Of Criminal Predators • Common Characteristics Of Criminals – Low Self-Esteem – Extremely Selfish Attitudes – Lack Of Conscience And Sense Of Mercy – View Niceness As Weakness – Blend In Well To Appear Non-Threatening And Innocent – Constantly Seeking Criminal Opportunity

Mental Preparedness • Awareness Levels-Different levels For Different Situations – Low Level-In The Comfort Of Your Home – Moderate Level-In A Familiar Area, But Surrounded By Strangers – High Level-In An Unknown Area That May Be Associated With Crime

Mental Preparedness • Mental Conditioning-Developing A “Mental” Plan Of Action To Use In The Event You Are Confronted With Certain Situations • Ramifications And Outcome-Consequences Of Your Reactions Could Result In Criminal Prosecution Or A Civil Lawsuit Against You

Home Security Is Your Home A Safe Place? FACTS: • Majority Of Sexual Assaults Take Place In Victims’ Homes • According To A U. S. Department Of Justice Study, If You Are Home When A Criminal Gains Entry, There Is A One In Three Chance Of Becoming A Victim of Violence

Home Security: Doors • Garage Doors • Front, Side, Rear Entry Doors • Sliding Glass Doors • Pet Doors • Door Viewers • Door Frames

Home Security: Locks • Types Of locks – Chain Locks vs. “Bar” Type Locks – Single-Cylinder Deadbolt Locks – Double-Cylinder Deadbolt Locks – 1 Inch Into Wall – Keyless Locks – Rekey New House/Apartment – Key Storage

Home Security: Defense Plan & Safe Room • Location • Safe Room Necessities – Cell Phone – Flashlight And Extra Batteries – Home And Automobile Keys – Protection Devices – Ladder • Discuss Plan With All Occupants • Practice

Home Security: Windows • Types Of Windows – Double Sash – Casement • Window Coverings – Examine Your Home – From Outside • Window Locks – Install Good Quality, Metal Locks

Home Security: Lighting • Interior Lighting – Study Family’s Schedule – Types Of Timers – Photoelectric Cells – Motion Sensors – Night Lights • Exterior Lighting – 360° Lighting – Pathway Lighting

Home Security: Shrubbery • Shrubbery - Defensive - Trim It

Home Security: Alarms • Alarms – Silent – Perimeter – Motion Detection • Alarm Monitoring – Evaluate Companies – Reset Codes

Home Security: Dogs • Alternative To Alarm System • Positives – Acute Hearing And Smell • Negatives – Care And Training – Liability And Insurance • What Size Is best? • Fool The Criminal Techniques

Home Security: Keys • Separate Your Keys • Two Piece Key Rings • What To Do With Spare Keys – Don’t Hide In Car – Don’t Leave In Wallet Or Coat • Children And Keys

Home Security: Visitors • Wide Angle Door Viewers • Confirm Identification • Packages • Never Tell Visitors You Are Alone • Offer To Make Call While Visitor Waits Outside • Don’t Broadcast Your Plans In Public

Home Security: Mailbox Services • Personal Mailbox Service • Post Office Box

Physical Security: A. I. M. & Boundaries • Awareness • Intuition • Mindset • Boundaries

Physical Security: Automated Teller Machines • Stay Alert • Location

Physical Security: Walking • Oncoming Traffic • Wide Curves For Corners • Ask Friends To Wait For You

Physical Security: Elevators • Push Several Floors • Do Not Press STOP Or Call Buttons! • Waiting For Elevators • To Enter Or Not To Enter

Physical Security: Buses & Subways • Wait In Well-lit Areas • Belongings

Physical Security: When Lights Do Not Function • Caution! • Tactic of Criminals

Physical Security: Briefcases, Purses & Wallets • • • Carry Only Necessary Items Fanny Pack Or Money Belt Mugger Money Or Chump Change Decoy Wallet Dump it!

Physical Security: Other Activities • • Laundry Room Public restrooms Mailboxes Trash

Automobile Security: Approaching, Entering & Exiting Your Car • • Keep One Arm Free Well-Lit Areas Panic Buttons And Emergency Call Boxes Keys In hand Look Inside Lock Your Doors First Passenger Side Window Series Of Turns

Automobile Security: Dealing With Breakdowns • Keep Gas Tank Half Full • Map • Cell Phone

Automobile Security: Stops & Getting Help • • • Curves Front Passenger Seat Emergency Flashers Away From The Road Doors Locked Windows Rolled Up

Automobile Security: Breakdown Ploys • Something Is Wrong With Your Car • Someone Needs help • Locking Gas Cap Or Lockable Hinged Gas Tank Cover

Automobile Security: Accidents & Police Cars • Stay In Your Car • Partially Lower Your Window • Request Another Officer

Automobile Security: Hitchhikers & Road Rage • Hitchhikers – Never Pick Up! – Casual Acquaintances • Road Rage –Give The Right-Of. Way –Don’t React

Automobile Security: Vehicle Theft Prevention Devices • • Steering Wheel Locks Car Alarms Kill Switches Vehicle Tracking Devices

Automobile Security: Carjacking • Self Service Gas Pumps • Stop Lights – Drive Away • Staged Accidents – Don’t Leave Your Car

Travel Security: Airport Security • • • Luggage Tags Packing Your Luggage Ticket Counters And Security Checkpoints Checking Luggage Waiting Areas

Travel Security: Automobile Rentals & Other Transportation • Identified As A Tourist • Directions • Automobile Equipment • Taxis, Private Hire Vehicles, And Public Transportation

Travel Security: Accommodations • • • Security, i. e. , Locks, Door Viewers, Keys Not Above The Tenth Floor Safe Area Security Staff Name And Room Number Room Entry Ploys

Travel Security: Traveling To A Foreign Country • Excessive Cash • Take A Translation Dictionary And Map • Do Your Research – – – Culture Laws Crime Statistics Emergency Numbers Phone System

Travel Security: Don’t Forget Back Home • • Mail Pick Up Periodic Inspection Remove Circulars Parked Car

• • Technological Security: Telephone Security Answering Machines Cellular Phones: Not Always Private 911 Abusive Phone Calls – Prank, Obscene, Threatening • Optional Phone Services • Telemarketers

Technological Security: Telephone Security • Assistance Services – Direct Marketing Association – www. the-dma. org – Know Fraud – P. O. Box 45600 -Washington, DC 20026 – www. consumer. gov/knowfraud – 877 -987 -3728

Technological Security: Identity Theft • • • Mail Receipts Check Identification Debit/Check Card PIN Number/Password Shredder

Technological Security: Banking Scams • Demand Draft – No Signature Required • Fraudulent Deposit Slips

Technological Security: Cyberfraud & Electronic Theft On The Internet • • • Virtual Credit Card Password Chat Rooms Junk E-mail Or “Spam” Attachments And Hyperlinks Anti-Virus Software Secure Connection Indicator Universal Resource Locator (URL) Federal Trade Commission

Technological Security: Cyberfraud & Electronic Theft on the Internet • Resources – Federal Trade Commission – www. ftc. gov – Federal Bureau of Investigation – www. fbi. gov – Consumer Resource Handbook – www. pueblo. gsa. gov

Technological Security: Cyberstalking & Cyberbullying • Access – Chat Rooms – Classified Ads – Message Boards – Discussion Forums – Emails • Harassment – Email – Instant Messaging – Test Messaging – Blogs – Cell Phone

Personal Security: Physical Training • Locate • Investigate • Commitment

Personal Security: Personal Protection Devices • Personal Alarms – Battery Powered – Loud Noise – Activated By Button Or Pin • Tear Gas • Mace

Personal Security: Pepper Sprays & Foams • Various Forms – Sprays, Foams, And Streams • Instant Effect – More Effective Than Mace • Strengths Vary • Affects Breathing And Sight For 20 -40 Minutes • Safety And Expiration Date • Familiarity Course And Practice • Laws • Liability

Personal Security: Batons • Batons – Sizes – Training – Practice

Personal Security: Other Devices • Whistles • Keys • Firearms – Seek Certified Instruction – 1 -800 -NRA-3888 – Know The Firearm Laws For Your State – Seek Legal Advice

Closing Remarks • • Safety Is Not Always Convenient Practice Good Safety Habits Stay Alert And Aware Of Your Surroundings Alert-Aware-Avoidance-Action

Module 1. In The Workplace

In the Workplace: Basic Measures & Working Alone • • • Building Security Emergency Evacuation Procedures Emergency Exits Valuables Before And After Business Hours Security

In The Workplace: Co-Workers & Workplace Violence • Report Harassment • Personal Information • Over 1 Million Assaults And Threats Annually • Strangers

In The Workplace: Co-Workers & Workplace Violence • Possible Warning Signs – Threats – Irrational Behavior – Displays Of Unwarranted Anger – Inability To Take Criticism – Lack Of Concern For The Safety Of Others

In The Workplace: Miscellaneous • Stalking Or Harassment: On Or Off The Job • Doors And Lights

Module 2. Parents And Children

Parents And Children: Pre-School Through Elementary School • • • 911 Strangers Computer Use Recreational Facilities Sitters Listen

Parents And Children: Middle School Through High School • • • Personal Possessions Gangs Drugs And Alcohol Social Gatherings Transportation Listen

Parents And Children: Social Interaction Young Women • Avoid Isolated Locations • “NO!” • Dress • Double Dating Young Men • “NO!” means “NO!” • Peer Pressure • Dares • Confrontation

Parents And Children: School • Troubled Students • Valuables • Volunteer

Parents And Children: College Students • • Campus Dormitory College “Nightlife” Drugs And Alcohol

Module 3. Senior Citizens And Persons With Physical Disabilities

Seniors And Physical Disabilities: Background And Scope • Strangers • Family/Caregiver • Appropriate Plan

Seniors And Physical Disabilities: Personal Protection Devices • Electronic Devices – Small – Summon Help – Name And Address Not Required – Investigate The Company • Items At Hand – – – Cane Crutches Wheelchair Whistle Broom

Seniors And Physical Disabilities: Inside Your Home Valuables Door Viewer Medication Floors, Furniture And Accessories • Bathroom • Childproof Safety Caps • •

Seniors And Physical Disabilities: Outside Your Home • • • Going Out Aware Special Parking Permit Wheelchair Carrying Packages

Seniors And Physical Disabilities: Travel Tips • • • Travel Companion Medical ID Or Bracelet Prescription Medicines Carry-On Special Needs

Seniors And Physical Disabilities: Abuse • Domestic Elder Abuse – Known To Victim • Institutional Elder Abuse – Residential Facilities • Self-Inflicted Abuse Choose Carefully Investigate Interview Talk To Staff And Residents • Report • •

Seniors And Physical Disabilities: Scams, Direct Deposit, And Wills • • Donations Sweepstakes/No Purchase Required Recurring Payments Financial Holdings

Seniors And Physical Disabilities: Government Agencies/Services • Police Department – Daily Calling Service • Department Of Aging – Transportation And Escorts • Health Departments • Medical Appointments