**Personal Security Tips While Traveling.**

[RichOffDuty]

Obviously I expect you to use your own judgment when it comes to personal security however the following security tips is just a “friendly reminder” during those long layovers…


Always use common sense.

You should ensure you are aware of cultural sensitivities for your destination. For example, in mainly Muslim countries you should dress more modestly than what you might do back home.

Leave your valuables in your room safe or the hotel safety deposit box (only take with you what you can afford to lose).

Don't look too wealthy - avoid noticeable displays of wealth such as expensive clothing, flamboyant jewelry or displaying large amounts of money.

Take care using ATMs or money exchange stores.

Look out for strangers “offering assistance”.

Look for shopping and entertainment venues that have visible security. Terrorists are more likely to attack a ‘softer’ target.

Avoid the immediate vicinity of Western diplomatic missions, including your countries Embassies, Consulate Generals and Consulates, except in the case of consular emergencies.

Stay away from the red light districts.

Watch out for drink spiking. Should anyone notice that colleagues appear to be affected, please assist them in obtaining appropriate medical attention if required or assist them back to their room.

Look out for your other crewmembers if they are under the influence of alcohol.

Try not to hail taxis off the street.

Only use Taxis that you have pre-arranged or booked with hotels, and restaurants.

If you are the victim of crime - don't put up a fight - do as the person says and report the incident to local authorities and your companies/organizations management or security department.

Ensure your other crewmembers know where you are, what time you expect to be returning to the Hotel and how you can be contacted (cell phone etc.)

Maintaining a small 'emergency kit' to hand when staying in hotels in Earthquake prone destinations is advisable. This should consist of at least a torch, a whistle, a bottle of water and some food.

[CorpFlightAttend1]

Great Thread!
One more thing regarding a Taxi/Taxi service in another country.
It is best to use a pre-approved service, call for service and pick-up.
If you can set a 'code word' the driver will use when you are picked up, that is better yet.
If a code word is not acceptable find a question that will show you the Taxi that has arrived is - THE TAXI YOU CALLED.
Recently, a very experienced and alert corp crew (in London)
1) called for a taxi (from a preferred company used before)
2) Taxi showed up...and said: "you just called for a Taxi, I am here"
3) Crew got in the Taxi
4) PIC received cell call about 30 secs into ride....
"You called for a Taxi?"
"Yes"
"Where are you?"
"In the Taxi"
"You are in the wrong Taxi...can you give me the name of driver and his number, I will check to see if he is a secure taxi"

It turned out the Taxi was a safe taxi, but doing an ILLEGAL pick-up.
That line "You just called for a Taxi/Cab" is an easy on to fall for.
Be Safe!
Ask questions.

[Mattea]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing.

[fa2thestars]

Great site! Well done!

My all time favorite:

Checking in at the hotel and the front desk staff is handing your guest room key and says,
"here is your key card. You are in room 310."

To my reply, "not anymore I'm not."

::Tip: DO NOT allow the staff to announce your room to the entire lobby and anyone else who can hear. Pleasantly request the staff member to change your room right there. The only person who should know your room number is your PIC and other crew if you choose to share that information.

Safety first...always!

[fa2thestars]

While I am on my soap box (LOL):

*We travel alot and our outgoing greetings on our cell phone and or our LAN / home line should not reflect that fact. Even if you have someone living with you, but more importantly if you are single...do not tell the caller that you are "not home right now".

That just gives the robber or ?? an invitation to break and enter into your palace.

KISS: Keep It Simple Silly - "you have reached (561) 555-1212. I/we am/we are unavailable. Leave your message at the tone."

*Find a security sign and post it on your lawn. Even if you do not have a system, it will make the robber skip your house all together as they are looking for a quick entry with no hassle.

This is the best advice I have ever been given. Keep sharing!

Be safe!

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Security Do?s for Children


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Teach children never to admit strangers into the home.

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Teach children local emergency phone numbers, the mission number, and how to use the two-way radio. Make sure younger children know their name, address, and phone number.

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Caution teenagers about ?blind dates? or meeting anyone they do not know.

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Teach younger members of your family not to open mail or packages.

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Teach young children how to answer the telephone so that they do not give out personal information, such as home address, absence of adults, etc.

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Teach children how to say no to strangers.

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Teach children how to exit the house in case of emergency.