Here are a number of Caution Zone "Personal Security" tips 

• Stay in public places
  
  
• Try to go to locations in a group if possible, particularly at night.
  
  
• Walk with confidence and know where you are going.
  
  
• Request an escort to and from your vehicle, particularly at night if possible.
  
  
• If you are walking to your car or from your car to a residence, or other building, have your keys in your hand to assist your entry…may also be used as a weapon in an emergency.
  
  
• Take a personal safety course.
  
  
• Let other people know where you are going, when you plan to leave, and when you plan to return.
  
  
• Dress appropriate to the surroundings that you are going to be in.
  
  
• Always try to carry a cell phone.
  
  
• Keep your purse close to your body.
  
  
• Wear flat shoes if possible.
  
  
• Consider taking a dog with you, the bigger, the uglier, the better.
  
  
• Do not flaunt jewellery or expensive items of clothing, or otherwise attract attention.
  
  
• Do not overburden yourself with packages.
  
  
• Do not flash cash.
  
  
• Always walk against traffic.
  
  
• Be observant, avoid dark areas, short-cuts, cul-de-sacs, and suspicious persons. Stay near light and people at night.
  
  
• Be prepared to flee potential problems. If you are apprehensive about anything, leave now. Consider carrying a whistle, and a flashlight. Weapons are not to be considered, and may be unlawful.
  
  
• If someone in a vehicle stops and asks for directions, answer from a distance and do not approach vehicle.
  
  
• If you are followed, - cross the street, vary your pace, change directions.
  
  
• If in your vehicle, and someone may be following you, execute several right turns to verify, get to a main thoroughfare and stay on it, Note and record license plate number, and description of vehicle. 
  Drive to an occupied service station, fire hall, or police station and summons help.