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Public Safety Tip of the Day:
Pedestrian Safety:
- Look both directions before crossing a roadway.
- Never cross the street against a red light, even if you don’t see any traffic coming.
- Plan a safe walking route to school or the bus/transit stop. Choose the most direct way with the fewest street crossings and if possible, with intersections that have traffic controls.
- See and be seen — drivers need to see you to avoid you. Wear bright/light colored clothing or reflective clothing at night so drivers see you.
- Pedestrians should make eye contact with drivers when crossing busy streets to ensure they have been seen..
- Pedestrians do not have the right of way when crossing mid-block. Cross streets only at street corners or marked crosswalks or intersections. Crossing at locations that have traffic signals helps motorists see you.
- Give drivers ample time to stop prior to your entering the crosswalk.
- Do not run across a dark street to catch a bus; cross at crosswalks or intersections.
- If a car is parked where you are trying to cross, look for drivers who may pull out and not see you as they looking for traffic.
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Public Safety Tip of the Day:
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY:
- Pay close attention to your surroundings, avoid “automatic pilot”
- Pay special attention to all traffic signals and crossing guards.
- Use common sense; plan your route to avoid uninhabited parks, parking lots, garages and alleyways. Stick to well-lit areas.
- Pick routes with sidewalks with good lighting and clear visibility.
- Walk with purpose; project a confident image.
- Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk and you must walk in the roadway, always walk facing traffic.
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Public Safety Tip of the Day:
Carjacking: If it happens to you
- If a carjacker threatens you with a gun or other weapon, give up your car. Don’t argue. Your life is worth far more than a car.
- Get away from the area as quickly as possible.
- Notice and remember what the carjacker looked like – sex, race, age, hair, and eye color, special features, clothes and anything specific or unusual like an accent.
- Report the crime immediately to the police.
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There were NO Incident Reports taken by IITPSD for 3/5/2013.
Public Safety Tip of the Day:
Carjacking: Getting Out Of Your Car.
- Park in well-lighted areas, near sidewalks or walkways. Avoid parking near dumpsters, woods, large vans or trucks, or anything else that limits your visibility.
- Never leave valuables in plain view, even if the car is locked. Put them in the trunk or out of sight.
- Try to park in a garage with an attendant. Leave only the ignition key, with no personal identification.
- Even if you are rushed, look around before you get out and stay alert to your surroundings.
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How to avoid a Carjacking while you are driving.
- Drive in the inside (center) lane to make it more difficult for would-be carjackers to approach your car.
- Don’t stop to assist a stranger whose car has broken down. Instead, help by driving to the nearest phone or using your cell phone to call the police for help.
- Always be aware of your surroundings. If a situation does not seem safe to you as you come to a stop, or are about to park, drive away to analyze the situation. You can always come back later, but trust your initial instincts.
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How to avoid a Carjacking while you are driving.
- Keep your doors and windows locked, no matter how short the distance or how “safe” the neighborhood.
- When you’re coming to a stop, leave enough space to maneuver around other cars. If you sense trouble, this will allow you the room needed to get away.
- If a suspicious-looking person approaches your car, drive away carefully. In extreme situations, you might even consider going through a traffic light, as long as you can do so without causing an accident.
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Carjacking reduce your risk- Before you get in your car:
- Be alert to any activity near your car. Pay attention to your surroundings.
- When approaching your car, have your key in your hand, and check the back seat before you get in.
- If someone is loitering near your unoccupied car as you approach it, keep walking until the person leaves.
- Be wary of people asking for directions or handing out flyers. Trust your instincts – if something makes you feel uneasy, get into the car quickly, lock the doors and drive away.
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Where are you most at risk for a Carjacking?
- Intersections controlled by traffic lights or stop signs.
- Parking garages, shopping malls and grocery stores.
- Self-service gas stations and car washes.
- Automated teller machines (ATM’s)
- Residential driveways and streets as people get in and out of their cars.
- Highway exit and entry ramps, or other places where drivers slow down or stop.
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Carjacking
- It is often a crime of opportunity – a thief searching for the most vulnerable prey. Sometimes it’s part of another crime.
- Car thieves may find it easier to steal a car while the owner is there – with the keys in the ignition – than to break into a car, especially if the car has an alarm.
- Cars equipped with sophisticated, built-in alarm systems and theft-deterrent devices are becoming harder to steal.
- Cars, especially luxury models, provide quick cash for drug users and other criminals.
- Carjacking may be a rite of passage, an initiation act, or just a thrill for some.
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There were NO Incident Reports taken by IITPSD for 2/26/2013.