Scream for Security

Whether because the darkness makes for easier concealment, or because there are often less people present, the late night hours mark the most likely time of the day to become a victim to a potential attacker.  It’s important to keep yourself and your loved ones safe if you’re in public areas during nighttime hours.  In general, the number one rule is to never walk alone.  Most attackers are more nervous than their victims, and will choose to avoid two people if possible.  If you don’t have anyone to walk with at night, building security guards or law enforcement officers will often be happy to walk you to your car or a bus stop. 

If you do enter into a situation where you become uncomfortable, the best thing to do is move into a public place, like a restaurant, convenience store, shop; any location will work and likely deter an attacker, be sure to call for help once inside.  It’s also important to protect yourself in case a dangerous situation cannot be avoided, this means carrying pepper spray or a stun gun, and also knowing how to use them. 

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