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Crime
Prevention Tips
• Walk
with confidence, shoulders back and head up. Look around, be aware
of your surroundings and trust your instincts. If something does
not look or feel right, stop to see what has triggered your fear.
Do not ignore your instincts; they are your first line of defense.
• Walk
in groups, there is safety in numbers.
• If
you sense that you are being followed, change your direction or
pace. If the person following you does likewise, seek a safe place
where there are people and lights and bring attention to yourself.
Try to remember an accurate description of the suspect.
• Avoid
undesirable areas or short cuts. If you make a wrong turn, immediately
go back. Do not take chances!
• If
approached on the street, make brief, stern eye contact and continue
walking. If someone insists on talking, acknowledge his or her
presence with a nod and continue walking. Do not stop and engage
in a conversation.
• Never
get into a vehicle even if forced at the point of a gun, your
chance of survival on the street is better than in a vehicle or
remote location of the abductor’s choice.
Remember,
our streets are not just for cars.
We share
them with pedestrians, bicyclists and public transit.
By knowing
the rules, we can help make our Atlanta streets safer.
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