- Know where your child is at all times and whom they are associating with.
- Warn children about the dangers of hitchhiking
- Teach children NEVER get into a vehicle without a parent's ok
- Children should never open doors to strangers
- Be alert to anyone paying undue attention to a child
- No unauthorized person should have access to keys
- Lock external doors at all times
- Remove personal identification from doors and gates
- Windows should be connected to your alarm system
- Treat the telephone as an insecure means of communication
- Do not hand out your number indiscriminately
- Never give details of the movements of family members
- Verify references of domestic staff
- Brief domestic staff frequently on security procedures
- Do not allow unexpected callers into the house
- Check identity of service personnel
- Avoid holding doorstep conversations
- Do not allow people claiming to be members of law enforcement or any other official body into the house until their identity is checked with their headquarters.
- Shrubbery and overhanging trees near the house should be removed
- Dogs are a strong deterrent to any attack
- Good relations with neighbours are essential
- Look around you just before you unlock your car door
- Check periodically to see if you are being followed
- If you are being followed, drive to a police station, fire station or gas station.
- Be wary of any type of roadblock or hold up in traffic
- When halted for red light or stop sign, keep the car in gear
- Travel only on busy, well-travelled, well-lighted roads
- When driving keep all doors locked
- Always keep gas supply above the half tank level
- If thrown into the car trunk, kick out the back taillights and wave your arm out the hole.
- Maintain alertness when arriving home
- Check street for parked vehicles when coming home
- Always keep your cell phone fully charged
- Keep your house keys and car keys separate
- Keep a close eye on your bag when shopping
- Always keep your purse close to your body with your hand on the strap
- Avoid having wallets in back pockets
- Avoid leaving items exposed on car seats
- Place all purchases in car trunk.
- Avoid carrying too much cash
- Avoid parking close to bushes or overgrown areas
- When leaving a party, go to your vehicle in a group
- Have your keys in hand when you go to your vehicle
- Limit your consumption of alcohol
- Don't walk alone at night
- Always be alert to the people around you.
- In hotels leave on the TV when out
- Always keep your eye on your credit card
- Only use official taxis at airports.