Personal Safety on the StreetPlan your route. Always know where you are going, how to get there and how to get back.Be aware of who and what is around you. Avoid areas that might increase your chances of becoming a victim.Be alert.... → Read more...
Sexual Assault and RapeUnder Canadian law rape is a type of assault and assault is illegal. We tend to think of rape as being committed by strangers and although this can happen, most sexual assaults are committed by people... → Read more...
Personal Safety in Your CarWhen going to your car have your keys ready. Quickly check outside your car and look inside before entering. Once inside lock all doors.Avoid carrying too many packages. It makes it more difficult to check... → Read more...
Personal Safety while on a BicycleWhen using the roadway the law considers you a wheeled vehicle and you must observe all traffic signs, especially stop signs and traffic signals the same as cars.At night you are required to have front... → Read more...
Public TransitKnow your route and bus or train schedule before you leave. After dark, choose busy, well lit bus stops.Sit at the front of the bus near the driver.After 9pm you can ask the bus driver to stop at the street... → Read more...
Safety at HomeKeep perimeter landscaping to a minimum and shrubs trimmed so they do not give an assailant somewhere to hide.Lock up ladders and tools so that can not be used to break in to your house.Install outdoor... → Read more...
Special notes for Apartment DwellersDon't let people into the building or "buzz them in" if you don't know them.Never hold the door open for someone you don't know.Don't prop or wedge doors open for even a short time.Look through your peephole... → Read more...
Physical Safety Notes in the HomeInstall fire, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Test them regularly and change the batteries at least every year.Install proper handrails on stairways.Install grab rails in bathrooms.Keep a fully charged... → Read more...
Fraud, Scams and Con ArtistsNever give personal information over the telephone unless you have initiated the call. Many scams are based on calls from "bank inspectors" asking you to verify account numbers or PIN numbers.Be cautious... → Read more...
Seniors SafetySeniors are the most vulnerable segment of our society. Sadly, they are also the prime target for many scams and frauds as well as being easy victims for muggers and home invaders. Virtually all of the... → Read more...
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