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Personal Security Awareness 24/7
24 Hour Personal Security Awareness
Fifty years ago, if you were sitting around the dining room table discussing personal security awareness with your neighbors, there is a very good chance you were talking about being robbed or burglarized. Today the umbrella's scope of what is covered in personal security awareness has grown to include the how you protect your private information.
Personal Security Awareness - Mail
Of all the different ways thieves can get their hands on your private personal information, stealing your mail is at the top of the list. Many mail thieves follow the mail carrier around the neighborhood and take mail out of the box immediately after it was left there, so even if you are at home all the time, you should get a PO Box for security purposes.
Personal Security Awareness – Shred Everything
The second most popular way an identity thief gets your private information is by going through your garbage. Shred everything using a cross-cut shredder.
Personal Security Awareness – Fence And Camera
For security around your home, install a high fence around your home and monitor the entire area with security cameras that are camouflaged and positioned so there are no blind spots. The beauty of these systems is that you can monitor your premises from 3,000 miles from home on your laptop computer.
Personal Security Awareness – Getting In And Out Of Your Car
The very first thing you should do when you get in your car is lock the doors. When parking your car, you should make sure that when you are leaving, it will be easy for you to visually inspect all sides of the car for lurking carjackers. Always carry a mobile phone with you in case of emergencies. It is also a very good idea to know where the local police station in case you think you are being followed. Never stop and get out of the car to confront another driver because many carry weapons and looking for trouble.
Personal Security Awareness – Diet And Exercise
The better physical shape your body is in, the more finely tuned your senses are in. Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Being in good physical shape improves your chances of running away from an assailant.
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