Safety Tips

General personal safety suggestions

Walk/jog in groups (strength in numbers).
Avoid dark areas.
Stay alert of your surroundings, turn down the volume on audio devices so you can hear potential clues of danger. Scan all directions carefully at crosswalks before crossing.
Always check the backseat of your vehicle before entering.
Always lock your doors when you are home and away from your residence.
Never leave a extra key hidden outside your residence.
Always wear seatbelts, they save lives and its the law in Ky.
Do not disclose personal information to strangers or online.

When you first date someone you don’t know well, check him/her out with friends. Plan to meet someplace where there are other people - a restaurant, a movie, a mall - or go with a group of friends.
Be prepared to find your own transportation home. Carry change for a phone call or enough cash for a taxi.
Don’t get drunk or stoned. Remember drugs and alcohol decrease your ability to take care of yourself and make sensible decisions.
Clearly and firmly, let your date know your limits before you get into a situation you can’t control.
Don’t leave a party, a concert, or even a ball game with someone you just met.
Trust your instincts. If you think something’s not quite right or you feel uneasy, get to where there are other people or tell your date to leave - now. Be assertive.