The high percentage of crime incidents are happening at night. These cases are whether you are outside or inside your homes. Several tips had been released by the police on how you can protect yourself and/or your properties at night.

These crimes can be prevented if we will not allow the criminals get a chance of making their plan to commit crimes. Here are some tips that would be helpful in fighting crimes:

• Travel in group or with your friends especially when you are in places which you are not familiar.
• You should be aware and alert with your surroundings.
• Vacant, deserted and dark areas must be avoided.
• Use well lighted and frequently traveled routes.
• You must dress up with clothes and shoes which will not hamper your movements
• Do not wear valuable jewelry which will attract criminals
• Do not display valuable gadgets like mobile phones, laptops, ipods, etc. These must be kept inside the bags properly or somewhere that not visible to avoid the crime.

If you sensed that you are in trouble, do the following:

• Move fast away from any potential threat as possible.
• Immediately join any group of people nearby.
• Increase your pace and cross the street, if possible
• If a threatening situation is already imminent, and people are close by to help, run, yell, scream or make a commotion in any way you can to get their attention.
• Go to an open business establishment
• Call the police and authorities immediately.

Take caution!

Be careful!

Be safe!

By: Commuter Express Features