In our small retirement community, we are thankful for the attention of law enforcement and thankful to our Association Security Force for their making our safety and security their business. However, as children of a more secure time, we cannot let those old memories and experiences set us up to be vulnerable and open to harm or crime. When we grow up, we were also taught about personal responsibility and the consequences of our actions. Our responsibilities today include assuming an active and alert role in protecting our own safety and security. As retirees, each of us can contribute to our own safety when we are “out and about” if we follow the ten tips set out below.
1.) If at all possible, do not travel or walk alone.
2.) When you leave home, make sure someone knows where you are going and when you plan to return.
3.) Women, carry a small bag on which you can keep a firm grip and hold it close to your body. Men, keep your wallet in your inside coat pocket or simply carry some cash, identification and a credit card in a money clip so your wallet can stay out of sight.
4.) Don’t be flasher! Keep your fancy, expensive, dangling fine jewelry for special occasions, not for trips to the mall.
5.) Be aware. Don’t be a “doot ta do!” Know what is going on around you.
6.) Keep your head up and make brief eye contact with people. Learn to recognize faces on your regular routes.
7.) If your instincts tell you, a situation is not secure, it probably isn’t and you should move on.
8.) Keep yourself in well-lighted areas even if it takes you more time or is not the shortest route to your destination.
9.) If someone is kind enough to drive you, make certain you ask him or her to remain until you are safely inside.
Finally, tip #10 is a variation on long ago advice you most likely got from your parents. They told you to keep a dime so you could use a pay phone or even that you should have enough money to take a cab home. Today, if possible, carry a cell phone with your “in case of emergency number” (ICE#) and 911 programmed into your speed dial.
I am certain that if you, your loved ones and even some of your retired pals put your minds to it, you could come up with a dozen or more additional tips. Give it some thought because the greater your safety and security, the greater your peace of mind.
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