Hiring a private security company to maintain a heightened level of security is the most effective way to deter would-be attackers or kidnappers. This is obviously not a feasible solution for everyone as the costs of hiring private security can accumulate rather quickly. One can increase their security posture and present a more difficult target to random, opportunistic predators by keeping a few things in mind on a daily basis.
Avoid high crime areas. If you typically walk through an area that makes your stomach turn, find a way around it. This is not always possible but is the simplest way to avoid becoming a victim.
Be Alert! No one can stay ‘switched on’ 24 hours a day but there are times that you need to be aware of what is going on around you. When walking alone, especially if you are in an area with low light or one of those places that you know crime is likely, keep your head on a swivel. Be cognizant of the people around you, where you are heading and places an attacker could approach you from. Carry yourself in an upright and confident posture. Opportunistic thieves are looking for easy prey, they want the drunk or the hunched over person with a limp. Presenting yourself as a strong, fighter type can make a would-be attacker wait for an easier target.
Alternate your route. Walking or driving the same route to and from work every day can become very mundane and allows you to fall into comfort zone where everything blurs into the background. Taking a different route every day keeps you on your toes as you take in new information and are forced to make a conscious decision about where you are going.
Ditch the GPS. Besides shrinking your brain, reliance on a GPS creates a condition where people forget how to navigate around their hometown without it. You can’t pay attention to what is going on around you because your eyes are glued to the map on the GPS. Using a GPS can be beneficial when travelling to unknown areas but should only be used to aid in navigation, it should not replace reading road signs and using your prior knowledge of an area to navigate.
These are a few easy techniques to aid in your personal safety; they do not guarantee that you will be safe. If you suspect that you are being targeted, these steps may aid in some way but discussing your personal situation with a security consultant would be the best action to take. If someone is directly targeting you a security presence may be needed to deter an attack.
Dominion Group Inc. specializes in not only protecting its clients but determining who is attempting to exploit or attack them. Consultations are always free and recommendations are honest and to the point.
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