Tops Tips

During major events in the country namely Independence Day, Republic Day and such other national events the enemy agents are likely to create panic to draw attention of the government and the innocent public. This is mainly done through sabotage.

A saboteur may be specially trained agent assigned a special specific mission or an individual who is an enemy sympathizer or a dissatisfied native who acts for his own personal reasons or interests.

Characteristics of a typical independent saboteur are :

Discontented employee
Vulnerable to subversive propaganda
May be mentally ill

Specific Sabotage Targets:

Rail yards and train equipment
Transformers at power stations
Dies in machine shops
Pumps at waterworks
Condensers at steam power plants
Fuel pipelines
Suicide bomb attacks or assaults on schools or office buildings
Shopping centers and supermarkets
Banks and saving institutions
Places of amusement
Nuclear power plants

"SPECIAL SECURITY PRECAUTION IN LIGHT OF THE HEIGHTENED TERRORIST THREAT"

Terrorists often choose targets that offer little danger to themselves and areas with relatively easy public access. Foreign terrorists look for visible targets, with high "shock" impact potential, where they can also avoid detection before or after an attack such as international airports, large cities, major international events, resorts, federal and government buildings, schools and high- profile landmarks.

Be alert and aware of the surrounding area. The very nature of terrorism suggests that there may be little or no warning.
Learn where an emergency exits are located. Think ahead about how to evacuate a building, subway or congested public. Learn where staircases are located.
Organizations should make no public comment that could bring its name as a representative into the minds of the terrorists.
Management should be careful not to make any political statements that might be the subject of news article.
Use of an efficient security force
Physical security aids
Proper screening of personnel
Identification and movement control system
Checking of incoming vehicles
Designation of restricted areas
Physical security education
Contingency plan
Companies should ensure that emergency evacuation plans have been drafted are upto date
Report any suspicious packages or persons exhibiting suspicious behavior to authorities immediately

HOW TO KEEP BOMBS AT BAY

The alarming and shocking bomb blasts explosion, which occurred on August 25th, 2003 seemed like a close replay of the March 12th, 1993 nightmare as two powerful car bombs tore through Mumbai's favourite tourist hotspot and a hyperactive trade hub killing 49 people and injuring 178. As a precautionary measure here is bomb threat package information to follow in a bomb threat emergency.

If you observe a suspicious object or package, DO NOT TOUCH IT!!!
Do not accept the identification marks on the package on its face value.
Do not use 2-way RADIOS or wireless equipment in the vicinity of a suspicious object or bomb.
Do not use your mobile phones near the suspected object.
Check all the visitors and their belongings thoroughly.
Do not allow any visitors or vehicles to enter the premises without proper checking.
Ensure no belonging is left unattended.
Maintain a safe distance from public transports
Ensure that no car is left unattended outside your facility
Do not give lifts to strangers
Ensure safety films are installed on the glass of your facility or cars to avoid the scattering of the glass pieces.
Do not allow any cabs to be parked outside your facility especially if the cabby is not around.
Maintain a strict vigilance and maintain a checklist on a daily basis.

Do inform the bomb disposal squad, control room of security or concerned authorities of your vicinity immediately if any thing found suspicious.

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (Earthquake)

Losses due to emergencies can be reduced to a great extent through a systematic plan defining roles, responsibilities and operating procedures. A plan provides a framework for efficient execution. It is the key to emergency management.

"Emergency" is an event, which determines to, or actually does, inflict damage to property or people.

"Management" is the coordination of an organized effort to attain specific goals or objectives. In emergency management, Management means an organized effort to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from an emergency.

For instance lets take the topic of Earthquake and know few preventive measures!!!

What is an Earthquake???

Earthquake is the perceptible movement of the earth's surface. The movement of one rock mass or plate against another causes vibrations that shake a part of the earth's crust and all structures resting on it. Earthquake is the greatest destroyer of man-made buildings, small or big, as well as bridges, power plants, industrial structures etc.

What does it do???

The earthquake is felt indoors and outdoors. A few run outdoors, the vibration is like passing of a heavy loaded truck. Windows, doors dishes rattle. Floors and walls crack, Furniture begins to shake, Water in lakes becomes turbid and all over there is panic and fright hence lets scroll down further to know some important tips.

EMERGENCY ACTION PROCEDURES

Evacuate immediately. Do not waste precious time recovering personal items.

Be aware of all the marked exits from your area and building. Know the routes from your work area.
Avoid Panic. Remain calm and await instructions.
Stop rumors. They lead to confusion.
In case of an emergency or if directed to do so by Security (or the Building Coordinator), activate the building's alarms system.
When the building evacuation alarms are sounded or when told to leave by Security or the Building Coordinator, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same.
ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN EXITING THE BUILDING.
Once outside, move to an assigned clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building(s). Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. Stay with your group in assigned area and await further instructions.
If requested, assist the Security Officer, the Emergency Response Team, or the Building Coordinator.
DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless directed to do so by Security.

IF INDOORS, AND CANNOT VACATE IMMEDIATELY STAY INDOORS. (Take precautions as follows):

Get under a table or desk
Stand in an interior doorway
Kneel down in a corner of the room
Hold your hands or books over your head
Stay away from windows
Wait until the earthquake is over
Find a way and use stairways, NOT ELEVATORS, to evacuate
Cautiously leave building
Watch out for falling roof tile
If outside, move away from buildings and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the earthquake is over. DO NOT GO BACK INSIDE.

INFORMATION ABOUT EVACUATION PLANS:

Inform all personnel and about the plans made and the routes chosen.
Make it clear that a post-earthquake evacuation route differs from a fire evacuation route, and that alternate routes may need to be used
Include all personnel with disabilities in the drills and exercises
Hold drills and exercises two or three times a year; practice alternate routes.
Evaluate your drills and exercises and make changes as necessary.

MOBILE PHONES

There have been some 200 studies on the safety of cell phones. Cell phones have only been in the mainstream for a few years. No one is sure of the long-term effects.

Here we would like to share few incidents in which mobile phones ignited fumes during fueling operations.

In the first case the phone was placed on the car's trunk lid during fueling; it rang and the ensuing fore destroyed the car and the gasoline pump.
In the second, an individual suffered severe burn on the face when fumes ignited as they answered a call while refueling the car.
And in the third, an individual suffered burns on the thigh and groin as fumes ignited when the phone which was in their pocket, rang while they were fueling the car.

SO YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT

Mobile phones can ignite fire
Mobile phones that light up when switched on or when they ring release enough energy to provide a spark of ignition.
Mobile phones should not be used in filling stations.
Mobile phones should not be used or should be turned off, around other materials that generate flammable or explosive fumes or dust, i.e. solvents chemicals, gases, grain dust etc.

TO SUM UP, HERE ARE THE 4 RULES FOR SAFE REFUELING

Turn off the engine
Don't smoke
Don't use your cell phone - leave it inside the vehicle or turn it off
Don't re-enter your vehicle fueling
Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas
If you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the gas is pumping, make sure you get out close the door TOUCHING THE METAL, before you ever pull the nozzle out. This way the static from your body will be discharged before you remove the nozzle.

BUSINESS TRAVEL SAFETY

Travelers Are Prime Targets For Criminals. Here Are Some Ways To Protect Yourself On The Road, At Airports And In Your Hotel Room.

AIRPORT SAFETY

Keep your eyes on your bags especially your laptop or other valuable items at all times and don't let anyone but uniformed airline personnel handle or watch them.
Be wary of mishaps, like someone bumping you or spilling a drink. they may be staged to set you up for a robbery.
Clutch your pocket book close to your body or carry your wallet in an inside front pocket or wear concealed money pouch.
Record the contents of checked luggage and carry valuables onto the plane with you.
Don't draw attention to jewelry, cameras or other expensive items.

ROAD SAFETY

Study your route on a map before you start.
If using a rental car, make sure it's in good operating condition and learn how to operate all controls before starting out.
Keep maps and rental agreements concealed and store luggage out of sight in the trunk.
Keep car doors locked and park in lighted areas near entrances.
Have keys ready so you can enter the car quickly after checking the back seat and floors.
If bumped by another car, rather than getting out you might want to signal the other driver to follow you to a police station or other place where you'd feel safe.

HOTEL SAFETY

Don't leave your luggage unattended.
Caution hotel personnel against saying your room number within earshot of others.
In case of emergency, know where exits, elevators and public phones are located.
If going our, ask hotel staff about neighborhood safety and areas to avoid.
If someone claiming to be a hotel employee shows up at your door unexpectedly, don't let them in without first calling the front desk for confirmation.
Don't display your room key or leave it where it may get stolen.

COMPUTER SECURITY RISKS FOR HOME USERS

What is at risk?

Information security is concerned with three main areas:

Confidentiality - Information should be available only to those who rightfully have access to it
Integrity - Information should be modified only by those who are authorized to do so
Availability - Information should be accessible to those who need it when they need it

These concepts apply to home Internet users just as much as they would to any corporate or government network. You probably wouldn't let a stranger look through your important documents. In the same way, you may want to keep the tasks you perform on your computer confidential, whether it's tracking your investments or sending email messages to family and friends. Also, you should have some assurance that the information you enter into your computer remains intact and is available when you need it.

Some security risks arise from the possibility of intentional misuse of your computer by intruders via the Internet. Others are risks that you would face even if you weren't connected to the Internet (e.g. hard disk failures, theft, power outages). The bad news is that you probably cannot plan for every possible risk. The good news is that you can take some simple steps to reduce the chance that you'll be affected by the most common threats and some of those steps help with both the intentional and accidental risks you're likely to face.

Actions home users can take to protect their computer systems

Use virus protection software
Maintain passwords for shared folders
Don't open unknown email attachments
Don't run programs of unknown origin
Turn off your computer or disconnect from the network when not in use
Consult your system support personnel if you work from home
Use a firewall - such as a network appliance or a personal firewall software package
Disable hidden filename extensions
Disable Java, JavaScript, and ActiveX if possible
Keep all applications, including your operating system, patched

MISSING KIDS - A PARENTS WORST NIGHTMARE

A missing child is a parent's worst nightmare. Every day thousands of children are reported missing and they may or may not be found. The largest number of missing children are "runaways"; followed by "family abductions"; then "lost, injured, or otherwise missing children"; and finally, the smallest category, but the one in which the child is at greatest risk of injury or death, "non-family abductions.

CHILD AND PARENT EDUCATION

Educating your children about the issues of kidnapping and what one can do to escape an unsafe environment is a must. Simultaneously, it is also important, that we as responsible parents are aware of the risks and perils lurking around every corner that may take our most precious gift, our most valuable belonging - our child - away, far away from us. REMEMBER, our children cannot look out for themselves.we have to look after them.

GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS

Don't leave your child unattended (i.e. in a car, home, markets etc).
Always maintain a current photograph of the child.
Be aware of his height, weight, colour of eyes.
Make a note of identification marks (birth marks, scars etc).
Be familiar with his daily routine. Be aware of his whereabouts at all times.
Keep the addresses, phone nos. of your child's friends.
Know the parents of your child's friends.
Make sure that small children carry a badge having his name, his parents name, address and phone numbers on it.
Never assume that your child will not get lost.
Always inform the school whenever your child is not going to attend the school. Ask your child's school to have a "Call back Programme". That is whenever your child misses or is absent from school, they should give you a call.

GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN

The child should know his full name, his parent's name, his complete address and phone number.
The child should always inform his parents about his whereabouts.
The child should not talk with strangers.
The child should not accept anything from the strangers, especially eatables (Chocolates, sweets).
The child should never accept a ride or a lift from any strangers.
Before going out anywhere the child should inform his parents, how he is going there, with whom he is going and when he'll be back.
The child should play in groups

CHILD SAFETY - (Q & A)

What are the most important things a parent should know when talking to a child about this issue?
Don't forget your older children. Children aged 11 to17 are equally at risk to victimization. At the same time you are giving your older children more freedom, make sure they understand important safety rules as well.
When you speak to your children, do so in a calm, nonthreatening manner. Children do not need to be frightened to get the point across. Fear can actually work at cross-purposes to the safety message, because fear can be paralyzing to a child.
Speak openly about safety issues. Children will be less likely to come to you if the issue is enshrouded in secrecy. If they feel that you are comfortable discussing the subject matter, they may be more forthcoming to you.
Do not confuse children with the concept of "strangers." Children do not have the same understanding of who a stranger is as an adult might. The "stranger-danger" message is not effective, as danger to children is much greater from someone you or they know than from a "stranger."
Practice what you talk about. You may think your children understand your message, but until they can incorporate it into their daily lives, it may not be clearly understood. Find opportunities to practice "what if" scenarios.
Teach your children that it is more important to get out of a threatening situation, than it is to be polite. They also need to know that it is okay to tell you what happened, and they won't be a tattletale.

What are the most important things a parent should tell a child about this issue?

Children should always check first with you or a trusted adult before they go anywhere, accept anything, or get into a car with anyone. This applies to older children as well.
Children should not go out alone and should always take a friend with them when they go places or play outside.
It's okay to say NO if someone tries to touch them or treats them in a way that makes them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused and to get out of the situation as quickly as possible.
Children need to know that they can tell you if they feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.
Children need to know that there will always be someone to help them, and they have the right to be safe.

What is the biggest myth surrounding this issue?

The biggest myth is that the dangers to children come from strangers. In the majority of cases, the abductor is someone the parents or child knows, and that person may be in a position of trust or responsibility to the child and family.

Educate your child to avoid giving someone an opportunity by being aware of their surroundings and knowing what to do just in case. Reassure your child how smart they are and how proud you are of them. Telling children to stay away from strangers is neither effective nor the best advice for many reasons. "Stranger" isn't a concept, children easily understand. Instead your child should be taught to look out for threatening behaviors and situations.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED (IN CASE A CHILD GOES MISSING)

REMEMBER time is the most critical factor to a child's safe recovery
Immediately call the police. This is extremely important. A few hours can make the difference.
Utilize newspapers, TV, posters at railway stations, bus stops, taxi stands and the Internet to get the word around as soon as possible.
Hand over the recent photograph of the child to the police.
Call the child's friends' parents to check whether the child is there. Get as many people possible to search for the child. Involve your friends, your office staff members, your relatives, any and everybody possible.
After contacting the police authority, a photograph of the child should be immediately sent to the nearest TOPSGRUP office and the NCMC office who will in turn inform the TOPSMEN / volunteers of that region after verifying with the police report.

For more information on National Centre for missing Children, kindly log on to www.missingindiankids.com. National Centre for missing Children (NCMC) is a non political, non profit making and a non - governmental organization providing aid to those parents who are victimized of such child kidnapping cases. It is a centre, providing its specialized services free of cost, making an effort to get missing children home soon and safely.

TOPSGRUP supports NCMC in its noble cause and commits to track and bring home these missing children back - AT ALL COSTS!!

LAPTOP SECURITY - some tips to secure your laptop

Laptops that are lighter than lunch box, notebook computers that fit in the palm of a hand, wallet-thin cellular phones that fit unnoticed in the pocket, all these, what do they have in common?. They are all easy to store, easy to transport and easy to steal.

Business sectors and individuals are very vulnerable to laptop thefts hence it becomes a prime concern to safeguard such portables and intellectual property. There are several ways to increase laptop security. Here are few suggestions, which can be made a part of your loss control plan.

Laptop Security - Asset Identification
All portables should be labeled with inventory or serial numbers so that their whereabouts can be tracked at all times.

Laptop Security - Accurate Documentation
Proper documentation should be maintained for all portables. Records should include type of equipment assigned, identifying characteristics such as make, model and inventory or serial number, the employee responsible for the equipment and its most frequent location (such as home or office).

Laptop Security - Cable Locks
Cable Locks has been a popular solution for businesses as it is relatively inexpensive and quiet effective.

Laptop Security - Alarms
Alarms work much in the same way as car alarms. If the laptop is moved or handled without authorization, the system will give a warning signal. There are many different kinds of alarm systems. The simplest ones are integrated into the cable lock, which if, broken will start the alarm.

Laptop Security - User Identification
To prevent the stolen laptop's contents from falling into wrong hands, one of the most common security measures is using the BIOS password.

Laptop Security - Timely Audits
Whenever equipment changes hands, an inspection should be performed. Timely audits of the assigned inventory should be conducted. These measures can help prevent blame from being misdirected if portables are missing or have been tampered with.

Laptop Security - Traveler's advisory
When traveling through an airport, rail station or bus terminal, the users should be trained to keep portables in their possession at all times. If possible the carrying case should be inconspicuous in its design. Users must remain ever mindful of the fact that even a momentary lapse in attention can result in a major monetary loss.

Management Controls

All the portable electronic equipments policies and procedures are worthless without effective monitoring. The following can be taken into account:

The policy should specify where portables can and cannot be kept when in storage, transit and when in use.
The policy should also spell the user's obligation in the event of failure to abide by the conditions of use results in a loss. The goal of the policy is to instill in users a sense of accountability that they care for the equipment as if it were their own.
Educating the users is a must. All employees should receive loss prevention training at frequent intervals.
Yet another preventive measure could be to program the company's network system to automatically display a "Security Tip of the week '' on all users screen as they log on. These advisories should update the user's prior training in simple yet memorable ways.

As technological advances continue, companies must also advance the methods they use to protect these increasingly valuable and vulnerable portable assets. By following good inventory practices, training employees, management can go a long way toward keeping portables in the right hands.

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Nothing can cripple an organization faster than a suffering a disastrous fire. Lives may be lost, millions of dollars may be lost in damage and the organization may be brought to a halt. Basically there are three things one must do in the pursuit of fire prevention and control. The three are PREVENT, NOTIFY and REACT. At first the primary aim is to prevent fires from ever starting in the first place. But if a fire does start, in that case one must notify fire authorities and thereafter react in whatever way the situation demands (by evacuating personnel, extinguishing flames or doing whatever is most crucial in the present situation).

Lets examine few of the fire safety tips

At first it is very imperative to know the location of the fire extinguishers that is listed in the premises. Knowledge about the expiry date of the extinguisher is necessary.
Install of smoke detectors and test them on a weekly basis.
Plan your escape from fire by being well versed of the emergency exits.
Use Electricity safely, if electrical equipment smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately and then have it serviced before using it again.
Replace any electrical cord that is cracked or frayed. Don't overload the extension cords. Do no tamper with your fuse box or use improper size fuses.
Be careful not to overload electrical circuits as this can lead to short circuits.
Ensure that the trash is disposed at the right place.
Incase fire alarms, intrusion alarms or any other type of alarm is installed one must know where each alarm is located, and how to activate it.
Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire breakouts. Before leaving the place after someone has been smoking, check under and around for smoldering cigarettes.
Organize regular fire prevention training programs for all the

It is advisable to incorporate a safety inspection checklist that covers the hazards of your workplace. Officers should promptly report any type of discrepancies observed and make sure that the person's responsible fix the hazards as quickly as possible.

Optimum Use of Fire Extinguishers

The prevention, detection and extinction of fire are fundamental and we all must always keep in mind the fact that a single fire of magnitude is likely to cause considerably greater financial damage to the company.

Apart from knowing how to recognize hazards, handle equipment and patrol to the best advantage; all of us should have some knowledge of the same. Below is the checklist to ensure safe and optimum use of fire extinguishers:

Clean the outer container and examine for rust or signs of damage and wear - pressure - test thoroughly if in doubt.

Clean and examine the head and the striker examine also the hose, jet or nozzle if fitted; where applicable, remove the head ensure that the striker moves freely and that the vent holes, snifter valves etc are not clogged by dirt or metal polish.

With water/gas cartridge extinguisher or air - foam types pour the water into a bucket and inspect it for contamination check the interior of the container for corrosion and was out and refill with water to the level indicated.

Check-weigh pressure charges and check pressure gauge where fitted.

Screw the head back on firmly and ensure it seats properly making an airtight seal.

Check-weigh those extinguishers for example carbon dioxide and stored pressure types which cannot be dismantled for testing.

With the gas cartridge type of dry powder extinguisher check weigh the pressure charge and ensure that at the powder is free from caking.

Record the date of testing and any work or replacement that is require.

Periodically test extinguishers by discharge.

SECURITY TIPS TO CONTROL PILFERAGES

Pilferage is probably the most common and annoying hazard with which security personnel will be concerned. It can become such a financial detriment to operations that a large portion of the security guard force personnel efforts may have to be devoted to its control. Pilferage, particularly petty is frequently difficult to detect, hard to prove, and dangerous to ignore.

Opportunities For Pilferage

Pilferage may occur anywhere. Even supplies, which are stationary in storage or warehouses, are vulnerable to theft if adequate precautionary measures are not taken and vulnerability increases as supplies become more mobile. Highest risks of pilferages and widest variety of opportunities occur at the various points where supplies are transferred from one means of transportation to another, or from storage to transportation and vice-versa.

Measures To Control Pilferages

Establish security surveillance of all exits from the installation.
Locate parking areas for private vehicles outside the perimeter fencing of the installation.
Eliminate potential thieves during the hiring procedure by careful screening and observation.
Investigate all losses quickly and efficiently.
Establish an effective key control system.
Establish adequate security patrols to check buildings, grounds, perimeter and likely locations, which might be used for the clandestine storage of property which has been removed from its proper location.
Install mechanical and electrical intrusion detection devices where ever applicable and practical.
Establish appropriate perimeter fencing, lighting and parking facilities.
Establish accurate methods of taking physical inventories and of accounting stock procurement, usage and salvage.
Establish a close liaison with appropriate law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

Prevention

Prevention of pilferage requires alertness and aggressiveness on the part of all the security personnel, careful planning and implementation of physical security measures and an extensive security education program for all the employees. The prevention of pilferage is a continuing process, which must be given careful attention at all times.

FIRE WORKS SAFETY TIPS (For Diwali etc.)

Fire works have been an integral part of Diwali celebrations. They should be handled with care to prevent any injury and property damage. Here are some Do's and Don'ts of fire safety tips:

Do's

Organize a community display of fireworks rather than individual handling of crackers.
Always use a long time candle / agarbathi to ignite fireworks. They burn without an open flame and provide a greater safer distance between your hand and the fireworks. Open flames from lighters and matches can cause additional fire hazards i.e. Light the tip of each firework at arms length, using a candle or an agarbathi.
Have a fire extinguisher or bucket of water at hand to extinguish an incipient fire.
Check the area before igniting fireworks and be sure that all flammable and combustible materials are removed.
In case of burns, pour large amount of water on burnt area.
Have a safe landing zone for aerial fireworks. Consideration must be given to wind direction and the ignitability of everything in the landing zone.
Always read and follow label directions.
Light only one firework at a time.
Have an adult supervise the use of all fireworks.
Keep children away from fireworks and never let a child handle or light one.
Make sure to have all flammable and combustible materials removed from the area of shooting and landing
Use outdoors only.

Don'ts

Do not store firecrackers near burning candles and diyas.
Do not wear synthetic clothing while bursting crackers.
Do not ignite fireworks while holding them in hand. Put them down, then ignite and then walk away.
Do not assume an ignited firework that fails to explode is safe to approach. A delayed explosion has injured many people. Any malfunctioning firework should be abandoned.
Do not ignite aerial firework in place of overhead obstructions (trees, wires etc).
Do not let small children handle firework, make sure there is an adult supervision.
Do not experiment or make your own firework.
Do not light more than one firework at a time.
Do not carry fireworks in your pocket.
Do not shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
Do not ignite aerial fireworks near or below a tree, overhead wires or anything that may obstruct the flight
Do not throw or point fireworks at other people.
Do not carry fireworks in your pocket.
Do not shoot fireworks from metal or glass containers.
Do not attempt to set off fireworks that have misfired.

DOMESTIC SAFETY TIPS

Executives and their families should always pre-screen any domestic help that they are considering hiring particularly those that will be assisting in the care of children. Here are few security tips to take when hiring domestic help
A comprehensive background investigation should be conducted.
Do not discuss any sensitive information in the presence of the domestic staff.
Remind the domestic staff to remain "security aware" at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately. They must be briefed on the proper way to answer the door, proper procedures regarding admittance of visitors or repairmen and the answering of telephones. Most important among these procedures is to always give an impression that "people are at home", but not now currently available..
Remind the domestic staff to be alert for any strangers lurking around the neighborhood. They should be encouraged to report any such activity immediately.

ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY

Instruct baby-sitters concerning telephone "security awareness," fire safety and emergency telephone procedures prior to entrusting them with your children.
Encourage children to travel in groups to and from school and to avoid isolated play areas. When children go out to play, the domestic staff should know exactly with whom (and where) the child will be playing.
Ensure school authorities are aware of any arrangements made regarding the transportation of children from school by anyone other than immediate family.

Stay safe online - TIPS

Our access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, products from every corner of the world is greater than earlier generations could ever have imagined. The Internet has made our lives richer and more convenient. It has also provided a gateway to our personal information, our homes and worksites. Viruses, hackers are serious subjects to be addressed. Using strong passwords, installing personal firewalls and regularly running updated virus software can go a long way toward protecting your computer. Hence are few computer security tips

Use protective software " anti - virus software" and keep it up to date - Make sure you have anti - virus software on your computer. Anti - Virus software is designed to protect your computer against known viruses. But with new viruses emerging daily, anti - virus programs need regular updates.
Don't open email from unknown sources - A simple thumb rule is that if you don't know the person who is sending you an email, be very careful about opening the email and any file attached to it. Should you receive a suspicious email, the best thing is to delete the entire message, including any attachment. Even if you do know the person sending you the email, you should exercise caution if the message is strange and unexpected, particularly if it contains unusual hyperlinks.
Use hard-to-guess passwords - The golden rules of passwords are:
1. A password should have a minimum of 8 characters, be as meaningless as possible, use of uppercase letters, lowercase letters and numbers.
2. Change passwords regularly at least every 90 days.
3. Do not give our your password to anyone.
Protect your computer from Internet intruders - Equip your computer with a firewall. Firewalls create a protective wall between your computer and the outside wall.
Don't share access to your computer with strangers - Your computer operating system may allow other computers on a network, including the internet to access the hard - drive of your computer in order to "share files". This ability to share files can be used to infect your computer with a virus or look at the files on your computer if you don't pay close attention. So, unless you really need this ability, make sure you turn off file sharing.
Disconnect from the internet when not in use - Digital highway is a two- way road. You send and receive information on it. Disconnecting your computer from the internet when you're not online lessens the chance that someone will be able to access your computer.
Back up your computer data.
Regularly download security protection update "patches"
Organize programs to educate the employees on what measures to be taken if the computer becomes infected.

SECURITY TIPS ON STREET SAFETY

In today's scenario Self defense Technique is an area of concern. Here are few tips which one can exhibit while being away from home :

Don't carry more money or valuables than you can afford to lose.
Don't make any sudden moves - your attacker is probably as nervous as you are.
Walk on the side of the street facing the oncoming traffic.
If you hear rapidly approaching footsteps behind you, flatten yourself against a building if you think you are the intended victim.
If you are being followed on a well-traveled street, slow down, speed up, reverse direction - in other words, indicate to your pursuer that you are aware you are being followed. Then go straight for help.
Don't play games if you are followed on a deserted street. Walk briskly to other people for necessary help.
Self-defense sprays such as Mace or pepper spray are an option for protection, unless outlawed in your state.
Running, screaming, and using a loud whistle are recommended defensive tactics. Whistles, however, should not be kept in a purse or around the neck.
If you must carry large amounts of money, don't keep it all in one place. Money belts or certain items of women's lingerie are good alternative places for carrying cash.
Don't carry keys in the same place as identification that would tell a robber where to find the door that the key fits.
Carry credit cards only if there is some likelihood that you will be using them.
If you walk alone at night, do not walk near cars parked at the curb or close to doorways or shrubbery, which could conceal an ambusher.
If you regularly walk or go jogging alone at night, vary your route to minimize the possibility of someone's lying in wait to assault you.
Be cautious when using outside public phone booths. You become a prime target for pickpockets, muggers, and rapists.
When using public transportation, sit near a companion, the motorman, or a conductor. However, take care to avoid the seat nearest an exit door.
If seated near an open window, protect your purse or other belongings, from being stolen by a thief reaching through the window.
Prepare your fare before you leave home, in order to avoid opening your handbag or showing your wallet.
Be aware of your surroundings, keep your eyes open, and remain alert throughout your entire trip.
When you are walking on the street and encounter an arrest, riot, fire, brawl, or other incident, resist the impulse to be a spectator, and shield yourself from the action.
If you witness a crime of accident while walking, send for help; don't be of help. Only if qualified help is on the way, and you are positive there is no personal danger to you, should you attempt to be of assistance personally.

TIPS ON SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYEE SELECTION

In today's scenario of cutthroat competition it is highly imperative to get the right kind of people for the right job. The most successful outcome will depend upon the amount of preparation we do before recruitment. Wrong decisions can cost a huge amount of money and wastage of time if the recruitment is not carried our successfully.

Here are few tips for conducting a successful employee selection process:

Defining the Job description and the ideal candidate
Prescreening the candidate
Evaluating the Resume
Conducting the interview
Greeting
Explanation of the Interview process
Preliminary Questions
Employment History
Reference and Background inquiries
Education Verification
Personal and professional references
Criminal background checks
Honesty, Attitude and Psychological profile testing

It is rightly said that the first impression is the last impression, which means when a person is interviewed a decision is made whether to employ the person, or otherwise hence here are few tips for successful selection:

Decide on the overall structure of the interview process
Follow the process uniformly for all the candidates, even those who are from your own department or otherwise "known to the interviewer.
Know what you are looking for in a candidate before the interview, especially when conducting group interviews, decide on your selection criteria upfront. Selection criteria should be developed and reviewed before interview questions are written.
You can fit 15 - 20 questions into the average one-hour interview. Prepare interview sheets for each team member, listing the questions and providing a space for recording candidate responses.
Introduce the interview team and tell the candidate a little bit about their various roles and responsibilities.
It is important to record actual answers to questions asked to evaluate the performance of the candidates during the interview.
Listen to your candidates. Experts agree that the candidate should do at least 75 to 80 percent of the talking during an interview.
Develop a high tolerance for silence. Give candidate a chance to think and develop thoughtful answers to your questions.
Give the candidate information about the job duties and responsibilities stressing the things you think are the most important for them to know. If a team is interviewing candidates and there is time, discuss with your teammates. It is best to save definitive evaluations of candidates until you have seen them, but it often helps in the consensus building process to compare notes as to reactions to particular candidate responses, behaviors etc, immediately after the interview

SECURITY TIPS FOR ELDERS

Every day we read in the newspapers about elderly couples staying alone, being targeted physically as well as materially. Here are some of the security tips for them to protect themselves against rising crimes in the society:

General

Do not display large amounts of cash when out in public
Use direct deposit for your pension and/or social security checks
Travel in groups. If you must travel alone, do not advertise the fact that you are by yourself

On Street

Avoid dark, deserted or isolated routes
Project an image of self-confidence while you are walking
Cross the street to avoid people who make you feel uncomfortable
Keep your money in several pockets instead of one pocket
Never accept a ride from someone you do not know well

At Home

Never let a stranger into your home. Always examine their identification badge before you allow a service technician into your home
Lock your home when you are there and when you are away. Keep your 1st floor windows locked
Do not let people on the phone know you are alone
Post all emergency numbers close to the telephone
Leave a light on while you are out. Use a different light each time you are not home
Know your neighbors and make sure they know you

In Apartment

Know where you can get help in a hurry
Make sure all halls have good lighting
Look in the elevator before getting in to be sure no one is hiding inside. Get off the elevator if someone suspicious enters
If you are worried about another person waiting for the same elevator as you, pretend you forgot something in your apartment and do not go onto the elevator

In Transport

Use well-lit bus stops
Sit on the aisle so you do not get blocked in at the window
Do not get off the bus with someone that makes you feel uncomfortable

In Your Car

Never pick up hitch hikers
Keep your car doors locked at all times. Lock all doors upon entering and leaving your car
Check the back seat before entering your car

SAFETY TIPS WHILE TRAVELLING ABROAD

By planning your holiday before you leave, you minimize the chances of things going wrong.

Personnel Security Checklist

One Week Before Traveling

Make photocopies of all credit cards, travellers cheques, passports and visas
Place spare set of house keys and car ignition keys in suitcase
Update home inventory, including all serial numbers
Phone or write to all contacts to confirm travel arrangements
Arrange for a neighbor to collect mail, water the plants, etc
Cancel newspaper delivery
Pay all outstanding bills
Renew medical prescriptions
Purchase maps, guide books for your destination
Replace cheque book if less than five cheques remain
Place valuable items in a safe-deposit box
Check limitations of health insurance

One Night Before

Order the taxi
Place contact list and itinerary at home and at the office
Set breakfast
Identify luggage both inside and out
Pack extra business cards, address books, camera, film, and batteries
Check tickets
Make an inventory of luggage contents, place it in your ticket jacket
Do not over pack your baggage

The Day you Leave

Close and lock all windows and doors
Draw curtains on all basement windows
Activate all alarms and motion detectors
Turn down thermostat
Unplug all small appliances

At the Airport

Take all luggage, parcels and valuables with you
Remove radios, cassette players, tapes and CDs and lock in trunk of car
Do not leave your baggage unattended
Do not agree to transport parcels or property belonging to anyone else
Keep your luggage nearby and within your view with you
Don't flash cash in public
Be observant
Lock all doors, sunroof, trunk and glove compartment
Keep your address somewhat private
Be alert for mishaps that seem deliberate

Be prepared

Learn about the political, cultural and economic environment of your destination
Learn at least a few key phrases in the countries language
Remember the laws of the country you are visiting, apply to you to
Some countries experience ongoing wars, insurgencies or sporadic unrest. Find out details if your destination is known to be dangerous

Some Baggage Tips

Travel with only carry on luggage
Do not put heavy items in the overhead storage bins
Put your contract information inside and outside bag
Customize the look of your bag to make it easy to identify
Keep valuable items with you
Make sure that the airline tag on your checked luggage is for the correct destination
Make sure that you keep the stub from your checked luggage
Immediate report the loss of checked luggage
Prepare to deal with a lost bag
Don't pack hazardous goods
If your baggage does not arrive on the same flight as you, fill out a Property Irregularity Report (PIR), with a description of the baggage, a list of contents and address to which it should be forwarded. If your baggage does not arrive at all, place a claim with the airline within 21 days.

Travel Folder

Documents

Pack Extra Passport size photographs in case you need to get a duplicate passport made or need a visa extension
Carry Copies of birth certificates, passport and visas in case you lose originals
Carry your state and international driving license if you plan to drive in a foreign country
Never Carry large amounts of cash. Use Traveler's cheques or credit cards for more
Carry a currency conversion ready cheat-sheet cut to credit card size and slip into your wallet
Money, Traveler's cheques and credit cards should be divided into several portions.

Health Documents

If you are coming from a yellow fever area, be sure you have your health certificate
Some countries make it mandatory for you to have travel medical insurance to enable you to get visa-check with your travel agent on this

Insurance Documents

It's always a good idea to be insured when you are traveling. Cover basic areas like medical costs, lost baggage and passports, losses incurred due to flight delays, cancellations etc, personal liability and legal fees.
When traveling abroad, check with your medical insurance provider on how to reach a representative while you are abroad and how to obtain compensation for any care received.
Take a comprehensive insurance policy which meets all your travel requirements and covers all the risks you could possibly be exposed to.
If you rent a car, buy a liability insurance.

Accommodation

Choose your accommodation carefully
Always see the hotel room before you take it. Is it clean enough ? Does the door lock properly? Does it feel safe?
Trust your intuition. Don't stay anywhere unless you feel entirely comfortable with both the accommodation and its location.
Never accept a room if the check-in clerk calls out your name or room number. Others within hearing distance may use this information to try to call you or gain access to your room.
You should avoid ground floor rooms or any room that has easy access from outside, such as from a balcony, fire escape.
Book a room that is close to an elevator and away from exits. Stairwells allow trouble makers to hide and to come and go undetected.
Never open your door to anyone without taking the necessary precautions. Even if your visitor claims to be a member of the staff, you should check with the front desk to verify the persons need to enter your room.

NATURAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT - SOME BASIC TIPS TO SAVE YOUR LIFE

Earth Quakes

Precautions

If you are indoors during an earthquake, drop, cover, and hold on. Get under a desk, table or bench. Hold on to one of the legs and cover your eyes. If there's no table or desk nearby, sit down against an interior wall. An interior wall is less likely to collapse than a wall on the outside shell of the building.
Pick a safe place where things will not fall on you, away from windows, bookcases, or tall, heavy furniture.
It is dangerous to run outside when an earthquake happens because bricks, roofing, and other materials may fall from buildings during and immediately following earthquakes, injuring persons near the building.
Wait in your safe place until the shaking stops, then check to see if you are hurt. You will be better able to help others if you take care of yourself first, then check the people around you.
Move carefully and watch out for things that have fallen or broken, creating hazards. Be ready for additional earthquakes called "aftershocks."
Be on the lookout for fires. Fire is the most common earthquake related hazard, due to broken gas lines, damaged electrical lines or appliances, and previously contained fires or sparks being released.
If you must leave a building after the shaking stops, use the stairs, not the elevator. Earthquakes can cause fire alarms and fire sprinklers to go off. You will not be certain whether there is a real threat of fire. As a precaution, use the stairs.
If you are outside in an earthquake, stay outside. Move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines. Crouch down and cover your head. Many injuries occur within 10 feet of the entrance to buildings. Bricks, roofing, and other materials can fall from buildings, injuring persons nearby. Trees, streetlights, and power lines may also fall, causing damage or injury.

Things to do after Earth Quakes

Check yourself for injuries. Often people tend to others without checking their own injuries. You will be better able to care for others if you are not injured or if you have received first aid for your injuries.
After you have taken care of yourself, help injured or trapped persons. If you have it in your area, base emergency, then give first aid when appropriate. Don't try to move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger of further injury.
Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards.
Leave the gas on at the main valve, unless you smell gas or think it's leaking.
Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline, or other flammable liquids immediately. Avoid the hazard of a chemical emergency.
Open closet and cabinet doors cautiously. Contents may have shifted during the shaking of an earthquake and could fall, creating further damage or injury.
Inspect your home for damage. Get everyone out if your home is unsafe. Aftershocks following earthquakes can cause further damage to unstable buildings. If your home has experienced damage, get out before aftershocks happen.
Listen to a portable, battery-operated radio (or television) for updated emergency information and instructions.
Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines, and stay out of damaged areas.
Take pictures of the damage, both to the house and its contents, for insurance claims.

Floods

Things to do during Floods

Listen to a battery-operated radio for the latest storm information. Fill bathtubs, sinks, and jugs with clean water in case water becomes contaminated.
Bring outdoor belongings, such as patio furniture, indoors. Move valuable household possessions to the upper floors or to safe ground if time permits.
If you are instructed to do so by local authorities, turn off all utilities at the main switch and close the main gas valve. Be prepared to evacuate.
Get your preassembled emergency supplies. If told to leave, do so immediately.
If caught outdoors, climb to high ground and stay there. Avoid walking through any floodwaters. If it is moving swiftly, even water six inches deep can sweep you off your feet.
If caught in a car, turn around if you come to a flooded area and go another way. If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles.

Things to do after Floods

Inspect foundations for cracks or other damage. Stay out of buildings if flood waters remain around the building.
When entering buildings, use extreme caution. Wear sturdy shoes and use battery-powered lanterns or flashlights when examining buildings. Examine walls, floors, doors, and windows to make sure that the building is not in danger of collapsing.
Watch out for animals, especially poisonous snakes, that may have come into your home with the flood waters. Use a stick to poke through debris.
Watch for loose plaster and ceilings that could fall. Take pictures of the damage, both of the house and its contents for insurance claims.
Look for fire hazards. Broken or leaking gas lines; flooded electrical circuits; submerged furnaces or electrical appliances; and flammable or explosive materials coming from upstream.
Throw away food, including canned goods, that has come in contact with flood waters.
Pump out flooded basements gradually (about one-third of the water per day) to avoid structural damage. Service damaged septic tanks, cesspools, pits, and leaching systems as soon as possible. Damaged sewage systems are health hazards.

Lightning

Precautions

Check for hazards in the yard. Dead or rotting trees and branches can fall during a severe thunderstorm and cause injury and damage.
Make sure that all family members know how to respond after a thunderstorm.
Teach family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity and water.
Teach children how and when to call police, fire department, and which radio station to tune for emergency information.

What to do during Lightning - If caught in indoors :

Secure outdoor objects such as lawn furniture that could blow away or cause damage or injury. Take light objects inside. Shutter windows securely and brace outside doors.
Do not handle any electrical equipment or telephones because lightning could follow the wire. Television sets are particularly dangerous at this time.
Avoid bathtubs, water faucets, and sinks because metal pipes can transmit electricity.

What to do during Lightning - If caught in outdoors :

Attempt to get into a building or car. If no structure is available, get to an open space an squat low to the ground as quickly as possible.

What to do during Lightning - If caught in the woods :

Find an area protected by low clump of trees - never stand underneath a single large tree in the open.
It is a myth that lightning never strikes twice in the same place. In fact, lightning will strike several times in the same place in the course of one discharge.
Crouch with hands on knees.
Avoid tall structures such as towers, tall trees, fences, telephone lines, or power lines
Stay away from natural lightning rods such as golf clubs, tractors, fishing rods, bicycles, or camping equipment
Stay away from rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water. If you are isolated in a level field or prairie and you feel your hair stand on end (which indicates that lightning is about to strike), bend forward, putting your hands on your knees. A position with feet together and crouching while removing all metal objects is recommended. Do not lie flat on the ground.

What to do during Lightning - If caught in a car :

Pull safely onto the shoulder of the road away from any trees that could fall on the vehicle. Stay in the car and turn on the emergency flashers until the heavy rains subside. Avoid flooded roadways.
Drive only if necessary. Debris and washed-out roads may make driving dangerous.

What to do when Lightning strikes a person :

Check for injuries. A person who has been struck by lightning does not carry an electrical charge that can shock other people. If the victim is burned, provide first aid and call emergency medical assistance immediately. Look for burns where lightning entered and exited the body. If the strike cause the victim's heart and breathing to stop, give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until medical professionals arrive and take over.

General Tips on Natural Disaster

After a Natural Disaster:

Don't drink from the tap until advised it's safe to do so.
Flush out house lines to make sure the water is safe and clean. (contact your water utility for assistance.)
Check utility lines and report any damage.
Never use food or water that has come in contact with untreated water (such as flood water).
Check sewage lines to see that they're intact before flushing toilets.

If told to evacuate :

Shut off water, gas, and electricity. If you don't know how, contact your utility for assistance before there's an emergency.
Drain all pipes and water storage tanks. Flush toilets and drain them.
Take bottled water with you.
Have a plan to evacuate any pets safely.

TIPS ON VEHICLE SECURITY

Before getting into your vehicle, check around it, and have your keys ready beforehand.
Check inside the car before unlocking it.
Lock your doors as soon as you get inside your vehicle, and keep windows rolled up.
Consider installing an alarm system or some other security device if you have carried valuable items in your car, and also as a safeguard against car theft.
If your car doesn't start, either get assistance or get away, especially if you are in unfamiliar territory.
Do not accept unsolicited offers of assistance.
Do not unlock the door to admit a stranger.
Sound your horn and continue to do so if a stranger remains around your locked car and appears to be a menace.
Try to travel through familiar areas, and stay out of high-crime areas. Always map out the safest route.
Lock your car if you must abandon it to go for assistance, and exercise prudence while walking away.
If someone appears to need assistance, drive to a phone and call for assistance; do not stop.
If someone attempts to force you to stop, do not - even if it means a collision. Sound the horn, and drive toward lights or wherever you may find assistance.
Take evasive action if you are being followed, and drive in the center lane. If your follower persists, drive to some occupied location, and phone for assistance.
If someone attempts to enter your car at a stoplight or a stop sign, drive away, sounding your horn, even if it means running a red light. In general, turn to the right when driving away.
Don't get out of your car in a dark, remote location, even if you've been involved in an accident. If possible, drive to an open service station or business, and report the accident to the police.
Learn the location of police stations, precinct houses, and other places where police tend to gather. This knowledge may save your life in an emergency.
Distract a would-be carjacker by throwing your credit cards, money, purse or wallet - even your car keys - out of the car, then getting out and running away.
Avoid getting into your car with a carjacker. Chances are you'll never return.
Park only in lighted, populous locations.
Never leave your keys in the ignition.
If parked at an attended lot, leave only your ignition key behind.

TIPS ON VEHICLE SECURITY

Before getting into your vehicle, check around it, and have your keys ready beforehand.
Check inside the car before unlocking it.
Lock your doors as soon as you get inside your vehicle, and keep windows rolled up.
Consider installing an alarm system or some other security device if you have carried valuable items in your car, and also as a safeguard against car theft.
If your car doesn't start, either get assistance or get away, especially if you are in unfamiliar territory.
Do not accept unsolicited offers of assistance.
Do not unlock the door to admit a stranger.
Sound your horn and continue to do so if a stranger remains around your locked car and appears to be a menace.
Try to travel through familiar areas, and stay out of high-crime areas. Always map out the safest route.
Lock your car if you must abandon it to go for assistance, and exercise prudence while walking away.
If someone appears to need assistance, drive to a phone and call for assistance; do not stop.
If someone attempts to force you to stop, do not - even if it means a collision. Sound the horn, and drive toward lights or wherever you may find assistance.
Take evasive action if you are being followed, and drive in the center lane. If your follower persists, drive to some occupied location, and phone for assistance.
If someone attempts to enter your car at a stoplight or a stop sign, drive away, sounding your horn, even if it means running a red light. In general, turn to the right when driving away.
Don't get out of your car in a dark, remote location, even if you've been involved in an accident. If possible, drive to an open service station or business, and report the accident to the police.
Learn the location of police stations, precinct houses, and other places where police tend to gather. This knowledge may save your life in an emergency.
Distract a would-be carjacker by throwing your credit cards, money, purse or wallet - even your car keys - out of the car, then getting out and running away.
Avoid getting into your car with a carjacker. Chances are you'll never return.
Park only in lighted, populous locations.
Never leave your keys in the ignition.
If parked at an attended lot, leave only your ignition key behind.

TIPS ON SECURITY VACATION, BUSINESS TRIPS, AND TRAVELING

Use traveler's checks or credit cards, rather than carrying large amounts of cash.

Use only skycaps or other authorized baggage - handling personnel for assistance with your luggage.

Determine taxi fares before you use taxi service.

Learn enough of the local language to be able to ask for assistance or report a crime.

Be familiar with local exchange rates and the appearance of foreign currency. Do not exchange money on the street.

Abide by all laws of the host country. Be sure to avoid drugs, drug abusers, and drug sellers.

Learn local traffic laws before driving in a foreign country.

The business executive should be aware of special vulnerabilities while traveling abroad. Dress inconspicuously, maintain a low profile, and do not display large sum of money or expensive jewelry.

Be careful when shopping, because you probably won't have the convenience of charge accounts, check cashing or package delivery that you have at home. Take precautions against pickpockets in a crowd.

Gather full information and prepare all necessary precautionary measures before you travel to an area.

Try not to travel alone at night.

Request a room near places of activity, such as hotel offices, elevators, or room service station.

Do not leave important papers or other valuables in your room. Use the hotel safe.

If escape during a fire is not possible, fill the bathtub with water, and immerse yourself to lessen danger of serious burns.

If you are famous or a top-level executive, your luggage should not reveal your name, home address, or company logo. A corporate address should suffice.

Do not advertise your itinerary and schedule. Avoid taking the same route each day.

Travel in a car with no identifying signs or logos.

Be especially dubious of unwarranted attention or offers of friendship from strangers at resorts.

AUTO THEFT - SECURITY TIPS

Auto theft is a big business for large organized groups of car thieves that seemingly fill orders for a contract buyer. Some cars are stolen for shipment out of the country. Less inspired car thieves often steal cars as a lark or on a dare to joyride. Some intend to personally drive or sell the stolen car to an associate after disguising the vehicle with new paint, plates and wheels. Worst yet, the car may be used to commit another crime. An experienced car thief can steal the car in less than a minute hence here are few security tips to prevent auto theft:

Always park in well-lighted areas, if you plan to arrive/ leave after dark.

Don't park in an isolated or visually obstructed area, near walls or heavy foliage.

Always roll up your windows and lock your car, even if it is in front of your home.

Use valet parking or an attended garage, if you're a woman driving alone.

If you use valet parking, leave just the ignition key with the attendant. Make sure no identifying information is attached to the key. D