Personal Safety Common Sense Rules for Survival By Steve Chupa

Myth #1 No one is safe anymore.

Myth #2 Only strangers commit violent crimes.

Myth #3 Your assailant has to be a man. Only a man can hurt you.

Myth #4 Only young and attractive women are raped.

• Prevention • Assertiveness • Resistance Personal Safety Begins with… You!!! Three foundations of personal safety: • Prevention • Assertiveness • Resistance

Prevention Be aware of your environment.

Prevention Know Thyself.

Prevention Protect personal space.

Assertiveness Walk confidently.

Assertiveness Use eye contact.

Assertiveness Speak with a loud clear voice.

Streets Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Streets Leave expensive jewelry at home.

Streets “I want your money.”

Streets Women: Protect that purse and yourself.

Streets Men: Protect that wallet... up front.

Home Light the way.

Home Use alarms, locks and inside lighting.

Home Don’t show you are away.

Home Get a friendly dog “Killer.”

Work Report threats, suspicious people and behaviors.

Work Be prepared to get out fast… don’t panic and don’t go back for anything.

Cars Park in well lighted areas close to store entrances.

Cars Be aware of your surroundings.

Cars Keep your car key in hand.

Cars Check back seat and under car.

Cars Lock your doors.

Cars Stay in car when stuck… except at night.

Cars Beware “helpers”… provide note and change.

Cars Use cell phone to call for help.

Cars If followed… drive to safety.

Hotels When booking hotels, ask about smoke detectors and sprinklers.

Hotels Stay in good neighborhoods.

Hotels Check for fire exits right away.

Hotels If uncomfortable with people in elevator … don’t get on.

Hotels Check for uninvited guests in your room.

Hotels Use those locks.

Hotels Beware that knock at the door.

Hotels Use “Do Not Disturb” sign… even when away!

Getting Money Use money machines in well lit areas only.

Getting Money Bring a friend if possible.

Getting Money Pull up close to machine.

Getting Money Count money in a locked car away from machine.

Strangers Remain reserved.

Strangers Refuse casual offers of assistance.

Strangers Do not accept rides from strangers.

Travel Research your destination.

Travel Choose the right flag carrier.

Travel Security, security, security… it’s no joke.

Travel Register with your embassy.

Travel Watch for pickpockets and muggers.

Travel Be with people… safety in numbers.

Travel Make friends with “officials.”

Travel Know how to use public telephones… and carry the right change.

Travel Don’t be a sleeping target.

Travel Carry prescriptions and medical information.

Travel Research and use approved taxis, hotels and restaurants.

Travel Carry important telephone numbers.

Travel Be prepared to leave on short notice.

Travel Contact Worldwide Security for information.

Last Resort… Resistance Use only if all else fails.

Last Resort… Resistance Screaming is good.

Physical Confrontation Strike vulnerable areas.

Physical Confrontation Always contact police.

Physical Confrontation Write down description so you won’t forget.

Physical Confrontation Read “Gift of Fear” by Gavin de Becker.

Personal Safety Begins with…You!!!

Steve Chupa Special thanks to Michael Palumbo, Concept & Design Larry Rosenblum Illustrations Ed Colley Executive Producers Michael Ferrara Steve Chupa Special thanks to Michael Palumbo, Johnson & Johnson Television Department, and ST&L Advertising. © 2002 Johnson & Johnson

Steve Chupa For more information contact Worldwide Security 732 524-3034 schupa@corus.jnj.com