If you are a woman traveling alone or with small children,
Take advantage of car valet service, if available to avoid the parking lot. After checking in at the desk, ask the bellman or desk clerk to escort you to your room.
Always request a room on an upper floor, if
possible.
When traveling on business or pleasure with your
family, it may become necessary to stay
overnight in a hotel or motel. Criminals do not
want to be trapped on an upper floor inside a
high-rise hotel.
Audible alarm sirens can prevent home
invasion...if they are set.
Alarm systems can be designed so that perimeter
door and window sensors are activated while the
home is occupied. The alarm can be set to
instantly go off upon unauthorized entry.
Having a family and neighborhood plan is
essential.
If you develop a home security plan and talk
about it with your family and neighbors, the
chances of acting appropriately and getting help
are greatly improved.
Use Valet Service
To reduce your risk of being carjacked, use
valet parking or an attended garage, especially
if you're a woman driving alone.
Park In Well Lit Areas
To reduce your risk of being carjacked, always
park in well-lit areas, especially if you plan
to arrive/leave after dark.
Use only bank ATM machines in well-lighted,
high-traffic areas.
ATMs inside busy supermarkets are considered
safer. Don't use ATM machines that are remote or
hidden such as being located behind buildings,
behind pillars, walls, or away from public view.
If anyone suspicious or seemingly dangerous
approaches terminate your transaction and leave
immediately, even if it means running away and
leaving your ATM card in the machine.
Most complaints regarding theft, damage or loss
involves the contents of luggage.
Savvy travelers will make a written inventory of
items in their luggage and photograph it in case
of loss. Carry important items like medication,
eyeglasses, and expensive jewelry in your hand
luggage.
Travel with sturdy plain-looking luggage.
Expensive looking luggage may be targeted for
its perceived contents. External bag tags should
not list your full home address and telephone
number. If they do, sophisticated home burglars
will know that you are on a cruise and not be
home soon.
Don't give out personal information on the
phone,
through the mail or over the Internet (through
email or online forms, or any other manner)
unless you have initiated the contact or are
sure you know who you're dealing with.
Shop with friends or relatives if possible;
There is safety in numbers. As you shop, be alert in crowded places. Among pickpockets' favorites are revolving doors, jammed aisles, elevators, and public transportation stops. Carry the day's most expensive purchases closest to your body.
Practice good home security.
Secure personal information in your home, especially if you have roommates, employ outside help, or are having service work done in your home. Securely store extra checks, credit cards, documents that list your Social Security number, and similar valuable items.
Keep a close eye on your children while shopping.
Teach your children to go to a store clerk or security guard if they ever get separated from you in a store/mall, and be sure they know their first and last name so they can tell someone who they are.
Don't advertise to burglars that you're away from home.
Put lights on timers, temporarily stop delivery of your newspaper, and ask a neighbor to pick up any items that may arrive unexpectedly at your home. If traveling out-of-state, most state law enforcement agencies provide road-and-highway information; check to see what conditions they report before leaving. Inform a family member where you will be and when to expect you back; give them your route if they don't know it.
Know Before You Go
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Self Security
In addition to
our services we also recommend that our clients
always keep some sort of protection with them.
