Female Awareness Self Defense

Safety Tips

Never walk while speaking on your cell phone.
If you need to make a call, stop into a safe environment, put your back to a wall.
Don't walk on the street with headphones.
You can't hear someone coming up behind you.
Always have your keys in your pocket as you approach your door.
Don't be that girl that has to fish for her keys!
Carry some sort of "weapon" on your keychain.
Whether it is a whistle, flashlight, personal alarm, it is ready to use!
If you choose to carry pepper spray practice how to use it.
First using a weapon in the time of a crisis is not the time to learn.
Always open doors using your shoulder, look who is behind you.
Never have your back to anyone!
Never stand in the back of the elevator trapping yourself.
Stand near the buttons where you are in control.
Try to consolidate your bags into one big bag.
Always keep your hands free to use.
Walk with one hand in your pocket.
Bad guys don't know if you have weapon ready to use.
Pay Attention, make eye contact.
If you let them know "I see you" you are telling them I can pick you out of a line-up.
Do not be afraid to use your VOICE.
It is the best weapon you have!
If someone mugs you for your wallet, jewelry, bag:
Always throw it passed them so they turn to get it and you can run the other way.
If someone wants to buy you a drink, keep it in the clear.
White wine, clear cocktails, Corona’s are hard to drop drugs in undetected.