38 - Sunday, November 30, 1997 - North Shore News

Tips for
women
going

it alone

THE North Vancouver
RCMP offer the fol-
lowing advice on safety
for woman alone:

AT HOME
@ Your door should be
equipped with.a door viewer
and deadbolt lock, with a one
inch throw.
@ All windows should be
secure. Draw window shades
oc drapes after dark.
@ All entrances and garages
should be well-lit.
@ Never remain alone in an
apartment laundry room,
mailroom or parking garage.
@ Avoid ferninine identifica-
tion. Do nor put your first
name on your mailbox, or in
the telephone beak. Use nwo
initials and your fast name.
RB Should a stranger request
use of your phone, do not
allow the person to enter.
Offer to make the call your-
self.
Should you return home to
find windows or doors tam-
pered with, do not enter or
. call out! Go to a neighbour
and call the police.

ON THE STREET

@ Pn your route and avoid
short cuts through parks,
vacant lots or unlit areas.

@ Do not overburden your-
self with packages and a bulky
purse.

@ Walk near the curb and
away ‘from alleys and door-
ways.

@ If you suspect you are
being followed, cross the
street; go to the nearest
home, service station or open
business premises and cail the
police.

IN YOUR CAR
@ Always lock your car when
entering and leaving it.
@ View the interior of your
vehicle before entering to
assure no one is hiding inside,
even if the doors were locked.
@ Have your keys in hand so
you do not have to linger
before entering your car. -
@ Travel on well-lit streets
and keep your purse out of
sight.
Mi If you have car trouble in 2
dark area, raise the hood of
the car, lock yourself in, and
wait for the police to arrive. Jf
a stranger offers to help» do
not get of your car. As
person to call for assistance.
Do not‘ stop to offer. help
ya ‘a stranded motorist. Stop
fat the next phone booth and
“call for assistance.

IF ATTACKED .
@ Run toythe nearest resi-
dence. or Business. Cries for
help ‘can discourage criminals
. and may result in their arrest.
@ If you choose to physical-
ly resist, take advantage of
any “weapons” you may
have —such as a purse or
umbrella.
@ Auempe to determine
points of identification such
as clothing, glasses, scars, hair
colour and height. Call the
police immediately.
@ The choice of whether or
not to physically resist attack
can only be made by you. If
the assailant is armed, your
options are limited. T! here is
no way to predict an attack-
er's actions.

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