The old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," is very true. There is nothing mysterious about preventing and deterring crime. The easiest way to prevent crime is to AVOID IT . . . by not giving criminals the opportunity to perpetrate their crimes against you. You do this best by not making yourself an easy, simple, weak or lucrative target for criminals. Most criminals are looking for an easy target to victimize. The more obstacles or adverse factors you place in their path, the less likely criminals will both you. Criminals don't like to work very hard to obtain their desired, unlawful ends. You must acknowledge that criminals come in all shapes and sizes. They can look like the scum of the earth or the most respected business person. Don't let appearances fool you. Criminals act, think and behave differently from normal people. They can be very unpredictable and can suddenly change to your detriment. Always remember, stay alert, use your intuition and be aware!

Safety Tips to Consider

1. Don't go to or leave from a club alone. You are safer in numbers.

2. Don't accept blind dates.

3. Don't accept rides from strangers.

4. Don't take a first time acquaintance home.

5. If you must leave with a first time acquaintance, make sure a friend knows the person and where you're going.

6. Don't go to private places on a date until you are better acquainted.

7. Don't give out personal information until you are better acquainted.

THINK ABOUT IT

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