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Shopping
Safety Tips
- Be aware of
your surroundings. Look for suspicious persons, etc. when
you are in any area.
- If
shopping
late in the day or after dark, park in an area that is
well lighted. Keep in mind, if you are shopping at a mall,
the time the store closes from which you enter the mall,
as some stores close earlier than others. This may keep
you from having to walk unnecessary distances to you car
if you find the store has closed earlier than you
expected.
- Shop in
pairs at the very least. Take a friend or family member
shopping with you. There is something to be said for
safety in numbers.
- As you
return to your car, make sure to keep your car key in your
hand.
- Avoid
carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases with
checks, credit, charge or debit cards. Carry cash and
wallets in a front pocket to reduce your chances of having
your pocket picked.
- Don't leave
car phones, purses, CD cases, or any other item of value
in your parked car where they can be seen. Always conceal
these items.
- Don't
leave purchased merchandise in your parked car where it
can be seen. Conceal these items also.
Home Safety
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Remember
where you parked your car. While this may sound silly, many shopping areas are spread out over large
areas. Being unable to locate a car can cause you undue
confusion and stress that may present you as a better
target to a criminal.
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