Work
- Don't use stairs alone. Don't enter a stair well to flee an attacker.
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Be careful of using secluded rest rooms.
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If you are working late or reporting to work early, try to meet another employee
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Vary your routine to the bank. Conceal the bank bag.
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If working late, ask security guards or other employees to assist you to your vehicle.
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Lock your doors and roll up your windows. If you see someone suspicious report the person to the proper authorities. Don't go to your car.
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Secure your wallet or purse in a locked desk or closet.
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Don't leave valuables in plain view in your car.
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Never leave keys lying about.
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Never leave cash on your desk or in a top drawer. Place it in an envelope and then in a drawer you can lock.
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Consider engraving valuables that you bring to work top share with other employees. Avoid bringing valuables to work.
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Check the ID of strangers who ask for confidential information or want or have gained access to restricted areas.
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Call police about suspicious vehicles. Be alert in large office buildings.
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If you work in an office or store after normal working hours make sure the exterior doors are locked. Utilize an alarm if available.
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Make sure all lights work inside and out. Report broken street lights to the appropriate agency for repairs.
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Be careful about talking of social or vacation plans around strangers.
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Know 911.
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Always let someone know where you'll be going - whether it is coming in late or working late, going to the computer room or out to lunch.
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Monitor key assignments.
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Don't write down passwords or safe combinations.
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Secure petty cash.
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Make sure company owned equipment is engraved.
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Make sure critical files are secured.
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Lunch hours should be staggered to avoid leaving the office vacant.
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Watch out for each other.
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Make sure someone always knows where you will be.
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Make sure copiers are turned off after hours and critical files secured.
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