Women's safety: crime prevention tip of the week
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office offers the information listed below for women's personal safety.
National statistics indicate three out of four women will fall victim to at least one violent crime during their lifetime. But, there are things women can do to help themselves not to be a victim.
Trust your instincts: Women are very intuitive, go with your gut. If a situation does not feel right, leave.
Know what message you’re sending out: Pay attention to your surroundings, get out your keys, and park in well lighted areas.
Never walk alone at night or any time in isolated areas: Predators love these locations, avoid them.
If you live alone: Make sure that all your mail is addressed by just your first initial followed by your surname.
Don’t do anything to cloud your judgment: such as drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or taking mind altering drugs and never leave any food or drink unattended where it may be tampered with.
If you are approached:
- Let the person know you are aware of their presence.
- Save yourself. Don’t depend on other people to save you.
- Fight back.
- If you carry anything to protect yourself such as pepper spray, know how to use it.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number is 651-7400.
