1. Personal Safety
Common Sense Rules for Survival
By Steve Chupa

3. Myth #1
No one is safe anymore.

4. Myth #2
Only strangers commit violent crimes.

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

6. Myth #4
Only young and attractive women are raped.

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

8. Prevention
Be aware of your environment.

9. Prevention
Know Thyself.

10. Prevention
Protect personal space.

11. Assertiveness
Walk confidently.

12. Assertiveness
Use eye contact.

13. Assertiveness
Speak with a loud clear voice.

14. Streets
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

15. Streets
Leave expensive jewelry at home.

16. Streets
“I want your money.”

17. Streets
Women: Protect that purse and yourself.

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

19. Home
Light the way.

20. Home
Use alarms, locks and inside lighting.

21. Home
Don’t show you are away.

22. Home
Get a friendly dog “Killer.”

23. Work
Report threats, suspicious people and behaviors.

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

25. Cars
Park in well lighted areas close to store entrances.

26. Cars
Be aware of your surroundings.

27. Cars
Keep your car key in hand.

28. Cars
Check back seat and under car.

29. Cars
Lock your doors.

30. Cars
Stay in car when stuck… except at night.

31. Cars
Beware “helpers”… provide note and change.

32. Cars
Use cell phone to call for help.

33. Cars
If followed… drive to safety.

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

35. Hotels
Stay in good neighborhoods.

36. Hotels
Check for fire exits right away.

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

38. Hotels
Check for uninvited guests in your room.

39. Hotels
Use those locks.

40. Hotels
Beware that knock at the door.

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

42. Getting Money
Use money machines in well lit areas only.

43. Getting Money
Bring a friend if possible.

44. Getting Money
Pull up close to machine.

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

46. Strangers
Remain reserved.

47. Strangers
Refuse casual offers of assistance.

48. Strangers
Do not accept rides from strangers.

49. Travel
Research your destination.

50. Travel
Choose the right flag carrier.

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

52. Travel
Register with your embassy.

53. Travel
Watch for pickpockets and muggers.

54. Travel
Be with people… safety in numbers.

55. Travel
Make friends with “officials.”

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

57. Travel
Don’t be a sleeping target.

58. Travel
Carry prescriptions and medical information.

59. Travel
Research and use approved taxis, hotels and restaurants.

60. Travel
Carry important telephone numbers.

61. Travel
Be prepared to leave on short notice.

62. Travel
Contact Worldwide Security for information.

63. Last Resort… Resistance
Use only if all else fails.

64. Last Resort… Resistance
Screaming is good.

65. Physical Confrontation
Strike vulnerable areas.

66. Physical Confrontation
Always contact police.

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

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

69. Personal Safety Begins with…You!!!

70. 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

71. Steve Chupa For more information contact Worldwide Security