- People give off signs of attack (pre-threat indicators) being able to spot them can help you with being on guard. Simply making eye contact with the person, will put them on notices that you noticed them. Making them awake that your not going to be an easy target.
- Avoid being predictable. Most criminals are opportunists who look for the best opening to carry out their activities.
- During a panic most people will exit the way they came in, creating a bottleneck. Have a plan in mind. Don't follow the crowd.
- Estimate the percentage of people around you who are not aware of their surroundings
- In a parking lot, identify vehicles with people inside.
- Those with malicious intent generally single out individuals that seem week, vulnerable, or unaware of their surroundings. Body language plays an extreme role in how you are perceived by others.
- Trust your gut. If you get the sense that something is wrong or doesn't add up, do not ignore it. Your instincts exist to protect you! It is always better to be overcautious than to ignore warning signs that turned out to be legitimate.
- Trees and shrubs may give your house curb appeal, but they also give burglars a handy place to hide.
- If your the smartest person in the room, your in the wrong room.
- One of your biggest advantages in a dangerous situation is being able to see the danger coming with enough time to react appropriately.
- Most people automatically scan new situations or environments, but don't always focus on the most useful information. Practice looking for exits, barriers, suspicious objects and people, and any other unique elements that could be of importance to your personal safety. Additionally, be sure not to get complacent in familiar environments, such as your workplace or a regularly frequented lunch spot. Just because it is safe one day does not mean it will be safe every day.