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General
Safety Tips
- Knowledge of
hotline number- Save hotline numbers on your phones.
- In public places,
don’t leave your items unattended.
- Assess the situation
before you attend to a commotion on the street or
to a neighbor’s distress call.
- Don’t walk
alone at night and on dark allays.
- Be aware of your
surroundings.
- Report suspicious
persons or situations.
- It is important
that you document items you own and have them marked.
Make a list of all valuables. Include any serial
numbers applied by the manufacturer so that if found,
they can be identified with you.
Children
Safety
Ensure that children
don’t go to unsafe places unaccompanied including
the neighborhoods. Also, they should not be let to play
in isolated places.
Vehicle
Security
- When parking, roll
up the windows, lock the vehicle, take the keys,
and conceal valuables, preferably in the trunk.
During hours of darkness, park in well lit areas.
- Consider marking
all electronic accessories and removable parts with
your driving license number.
- When parking for
long periods, check your vehicle often, even daily
if possible.
- Alarms and other
devices may be an effective deterrent, if persons
nearby can be relied upon to respond or call the
Police.
Mobile
Vehicles
- Avoid driving alone at night
- Wind up windows and Lock windows
and doors on traffic jam
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Electronic
Theft
- Do not leave credit
cards or other valuables readily accessible.
- Don’t carry
pin numbers together with ATM or credit cards, and
before you share any personal information, confirm
that you are dealing with a legitimate organization.
- Always assume
your wallet has been stolen if you can't locate
it after a reasonable search: far better to report
a theft and have to cancel the report than to assume
the wallet is misplaced and have to deal with the
use and misuse of your identity and credit
WHEN
YOU TRAVEL...
- Check for construction
detours; for longer trips, get a weather forecast.
- Inform a friend
or family member where you will be and when to expect
you back; give them your route if they don't know
it.
- Travel and conduct
your business during daylight hours if possible.
- If you have access
to a cellular telephone, carry or take it.
- Know the emergency
and hotlines numbers for the area you're in.
- Maintain at least
half a tank of fuel, and keep vehicle in good repair.Make
a habit of checking your fuel gauge before you start
driving, and routinely "topping up" your
tank, can prevent unexpected, untimely and dangerous
roadside emergency situations.
- On longer trips,
it is advisable have water, food, and blankets in
the vehicle.
- If involved in
a property-damage collision in an unfamiliar or
potentially unsafe location, summon the police.
If not, acknowledge the accident by hand signal,
and motion the other driver to proceed with you
to a safe location (where there are other people
and light) to exchange information.
- If signalled to
stop by any vehicle other than clearly marked law
enforcement units, acknowledge the signal, and wave
the driver to follow you to a safe location (where
there are other people and light). Drive within
the speed limit and take the shortest possible route
to the nearest safe place. If you have a cellular
phone, dial 9-9-9, tell the Police that you are
being followed by an unmarked vehicle attempting
to stop you, and ask them to send a marked law enforcement
vehicle to your location.
- When returning
to your vehicle, carry your keys in your hand and
be ready to unlock the door and enter as quickly
as possible. As you approach your vehicle, scan
the area, glance underneath the vehicle, and take
a quick look inside before entering.
WHILE
SHOPPING...
- Present an alert
appearance. Be aware of your surroundings; scan
the area from time to time. Avoid concentrating
so hard on shopping that you fail to keep track
of your surroundings, others near you, or your personal
property. It is advisable to;
- Wear conservative,
comfortable clothing.
- Grip carried
items firmly and avoid leaving them unattended.
- Carry minimal
cash and valuables, wear minimal jewelry.
- Shop with friends
or relatives if possible; there is safety in numbers.
As you shop, be alert in crowded places. Among pickpockets'
favorites are revolving doors, jammed pavements,
lifts, and public transportation stops and vehicles,
especially at rush hour. Carry the day's most expensive
purchases closest to your body, and don't carry
so much you lose the ability to react quickly.
- Keep a close eye
on your children while shopping. Teach your children
to go to a store clerk or security guard if they
ever get separated from you in a store/mall, and
be sure they know their first and last name so they
can tell someone who they are. If possible, leave
your children with a baby-sitter while you are shopping.
- Return to your
vehicle periodically to check on it and reduce the
amount you are carrying and must keep track of.
Store packages in the trunk or, if your vehicle
doesn't have one, out of plain view. Ask for an
escort to your car if you feel nervous.
- Return to the supermarket
or store for assistance if you spot suspicious activity
near your vehicle. Stay alert while loading items
into or out of the vehicle or arranging cargo stowage.
If someone approaches, and you feel threatened,
get in and lock up until they leave the area; if
they loiter, drive away.
- Using debit or
credit cards is much safer than carrying a lot of
cash. Visit ATM's only at well-lighted and populated
locations; visit during daylight hours if possible.
- If anyone is loitering,
or looking suspicious, go to another ATM. Stand
such that those behind you cannot see your PIN as
you enter it; your PIN should NEVER be written down
on or carried with your ATM card.
- Be observant. Avoid
dark areas, dark allay short-cuts and suspicious
persons. Stay near light and people.
- Be prepared to
flee potential problems. If apprehensive about any
location for any reason, leave. Consider carrying
a whistle. Weapons are not recommended, and may
be unlawful.
IF FOLLOWED...
On
Foot:
1. Cross the street
2. Vary your pace
3. Change direction
By Vehicle
1. Execute several right turns to verify
2. Get and stay on arterial streets
3. Note and record license plate number and description
of vehicle and occupant(s)
If followed by a vehicle while on foot, turn the "wrong
way" onto a One-Way Street. If follower persists,
go to an occupied and lighted location (Petrol station,
police station) and summon police.
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Fire
safety
Never fight a fire:
- If the fire is spreading beyond
the spot where it started.
- If you can't fight the fire with
your back to an escape exit.
- If the fire can block your only
escape.
- If you don't have adequate fire-fighting
equipment
SUMMARY
Kenya Police is committed
to making Kenya fully secure, but we may not be in a
position to watch over everything; therefore, security
is everyone’s business. Take time to ensure that
you are safe and secure (not susceptible to crime or
danger).
Lastly, it is important
to report all crimes to the police. Making a report
does not obligate you to pursue criminal charges against
the suspect. However, it may prevent you, a friend,
or someone else from becoming a victim, and may enable
the police to identify, apprehend, and take measures
to prevent the suspect from committing additional offenses.
Minimizing Fire risk
It is worth walking into every room of your house specifically to check for fire risks. If you go looking for dangers, you might be surprised by how many you find. Following are some areas you may want to check. More...
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