Defensive Practices – Don’t be a victim

• Entering through the garage: closing garage door before exiting car
• Approaching your home on foot: observing your surroundings
• If your home shows signs of a break in, immediately back away and call 911
• Leaving lights on if you are returning at night
• Have means to defend yourself in various positions of the home
• Remember “Improvised weapons” can be very effective
• Don’t keep all your keys on key hooks next to the door
• Have a plan for several scenarios and assure everyone in your family knows the plan