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Personal Safety Tips
 Walk with purpose and confidence. Look around, be familiar of your surroundings
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Remain on well lit streets, walking in the centre of the walkway, away from bushes, shrubs, doorways and parked vehicles. If you feel uncomfortable, cross the street or stay clear of an area.
- If you suspect someone is following you, look directly at the suspicious person to let the individual know that you are aware of his/her presence. Do not walk to your residence or vehicle. Walk directly to a business or convenience store, anyplace that has people around, and summon assistance.
- Transfer valuables such as credit cards, cheques, cash and identification to a small wallet or something similar and carry this on your person, either in your pocket, jacket pocket, or fanny pack.
If you are attacked:
- Do not freeze and do not panic
- Attempt to get somebody's attention by yelling something like "Fire"' "No" or "Stop". Assailants do not like attention so this may discourage them. Be very loud and persistent.
- Responding to an attack will be different for every individual. Use whatever force you feel is necessary to escape. Be ready and take action to get away.
- Use a personal alarm device.
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