Personal Security Checklist
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- Personal Security
- Trust your instincts.
- Vary your times and routes to and from work.
- Alternate days and times for shopping, errands and personal needs.
- Maintain a low personal profile by not doing anything that draws attention to yourself.
- Use well-lit walkways, walk with someone.
- Be aware of diversions and certain roadblocks.
- Bealert to what is going on around you.
- Your colleagues and family should be aware of your daily plans and know how to reach you.
- Have alternate forms of communication should the cell network be unavailable.
- Do not leave keys, purse, backpack etc
- Do not meet strangers alone.
- Stay away from dark, lonely, or other areas where other people cannot be seen.
- Always tell someone where you are going.
- Mark personal belongings such as books, clothing, etc.
- Security in a Car
- Always lock car and trunk.
- Store valuables out of sight in trunk.
- Do not leave keys in car or hide a spare key.
- Check the interior and exterior of your vehicle prior to getting into your vehicle.
- Always keep the gas tank of your car at least half way full.
- In traffic, always leave yourself an exit.
- Security of Your Properties
- Keep a list of valuable property.
- Mark your valuable property with your drivers license number.
- Have a list of serial numbers on your television, cameras, stereos, etc.
- Have a description, photos, or VCR tapes of other property that cannot be engraved.
- Avoid unnecessary display of your property by keeping your garage door closed or valuables away from open windows.
- Keep excess cash and other valuables in a bank.
- Be organized so that you do not need to hide a key under the doormat or similar vicinity.
- Make sure your family know what to do if they discover a burglar breaking in or already in the house.
- Tell your family to leave the house undisturbed and call the police if they discover a burglary has been committed.
- Have a security closet with a solid core door, pinned hinges, and deadbolt lock.
- Have emergency phone numbers listed on your phone.
- Keep your door locked at all times, even when you are in the house.
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John F. Smith
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Who it's for
This Personal Security Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Personal Security essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Personal Security structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Personal Security Checklist
- Save Personal Security Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Personal Security (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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