Summer Safety Tips by Jennifer Chase
http://www.authorjenniferchase.com/
Crime Watch ~
beaches. Summer brings about more outdoor activities. Parks and beaches are a great place to relax or enjoy regular exercise, such as hiking, walking and jogging. With all the wonderful benefits, it’s still important to be aware of your sur- roundings. Crime statistics has shown that crime increases in the warmer months.
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Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind and to share with family and friends.
bers. It is recommended to walk or run with a friend and even a dog is helpful to deter any potential criminal act.
• Remember, there is safety in num- through wooded areas. areas.
times. As fun as it is to wear head- phones with your favorite music, don’t wear them if you’re alone. It can distract you from your surroundings.
• Don’t take shortcuts or dirt paths • Stay on well-lit paths in populated • Remain alert and aware at all
local park or beach and know where the public phones or police call boxes are located, even if you have your personal cell phone with you. Many times cell phone signals are weak in park areas. Also, familiarize yourself with park employees and when they routinely schedule their rounds.
• Familiarize yourself with your 44 June 2011 • Out & About
or businesses that may be open in the vicinity of the park or beach. These types of locations may be a safe place to go if you feel threatened or need assistance.
• Know the locations of any stores
of jewelry because this will make you stand out. It is recommended not to wear any jewelry, if possible.
• Don’t wear an excessive amount
instruct them how to respond to strangers.
• Closely supervise children and
harass you, keep walking and contin- ue to a populated area or business. If you do respond to this type of behav- ior, it could escalate the situation. It’s better to be cautious and find a safe, populated location.
• If someone attempts to verbally
• ALWAYS report suspicious per- sons or activities to the local police.
Dial “911” for emergency police or MOSS LANDING BEACH PHOTO BY JENNIFER CHASE
e are extremely lucky to live in such a wonderful area that offers a variety of parks and
medical serv- ices.
parks and at the beach isn’t common- place, but it’s always impor- tant to
• Crime in
remember these simple tips and to be prepared in case of an emergency.
means that nothing will likely happen. It’s important to feel comfortable when visiting your local park or beach areas. Take advantage and enjoy your visits to all of these won- derful outdoor locations.
• Being fully prepared usually
Jennifer Chase is an award winning author, free- lance writer, and criminolo- gist. She has authored three fiction/thriller novels Compulsion, award win- ning Dead Game, and
Silent Partner. Jennifer holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master’s degree in crimi- nology.
In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. She is also an affil- iate member in the criminology section of the Academy of Behavioral Profiling (ABP). Find out more from Jennifer online at
http://www.emilystonecrimewatch.wordpress.com or go to her blog at
http://www.authorjennifer-
chase.com/
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