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You’re walking home or just walking around, and you start to get a bad feeling about the area. Maybe you think people are following you, or maybe you’re just in unfamiliar territory. What should you do? While it’s ideal to walk with a buddy and to avoid unfamiliar or dangerous places—especially at night—we know that’s not always possible. To help you avoid being a target, we’ve compiled a list of tips that can help you stay safe when you’re afraid of getting jumped.
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- Resist the urge to fight back in a robbery, or you’ll escalate the situation. Your life is worth more than whatever you’re carrying. Give up your valuables and possessions at a distance from the attacker rather than trying to physically overpower them. [17] X Research sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.moneycrashers.com/avoid-mugged-deter-thieves/
- ↑ Saul Jaeger, MS. Police Captain, Mountain View Police Department. Expert Interview. 21 February 2020.
- ↑ https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/mpdc/publication/attachments/robbery_assault.pdf
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=209&v=JYNyjgCF5Cg&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=DerekVanSchaik
- ↑ Saul Jaeger, MS. Police Captain, Mountain View Police Department. Expert Interview. 21 February 2020.
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-not-to-get-mugged-2012-7
- ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-develop-the-situational-awareness-of-jason-bourne/
- ↑ Saul Jaeger, MS. Police Captain, Mountain View Police Department. Expert Interview. 21 February 2020.
- ↑ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/seven-second-rule-how-avoid-being-seen-easy-target-ncna789226
- ↑ https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/mpdc/publication/attachments/robbery_assault.pdf
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aahafV150v4&t=125s&ab_channel=RachaelRayShow
- ↑ https://www.today.com/news/how-avoid-getting-mugged-veteran-thief-tells-all-t108927
- ↑ https://www.today.com/news/how-avoid-getting-mugged-veteran-thief-tells-all-t108927
- ↑ https://www.safewise.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-think-youre-being-followed/
- ↑ Saul Jaeger, MS. Police Captain, Mountain View Police Department. Expert Interview. 21 February 2020.
- ↑ https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/mpdc/publication/attachments/robbery_assault.pdf
- ↑ https://mpdc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/mpdc/publication/attachments/robbery_assault.pdf
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