| If you live in a big city, you probably know that | | | | neighborhood, you will want to be on the look out |
| there is a lot of crime present. Especially if you | | | | for any passersby that look suspicious. Carrying |
| have been a victim of burglary or theft, you also | | | | some mace or even a small pocket knife may |
| know that it is extremely important to have | | | | just help you when you are in serious danger. |
| extra locks on your doors, car alarms in your | | | | 3. Always be aware of your surroundings. It is |
| vehicles, and perhaps some pepper spray or | | | | highly recommended to keep your head up and |
| mace. It is simply not fun to get to your car and | | | | to be constantly looking around when you are |
| you realize your iPod is stolen. It's even worse if | | | | walking. Most criminals won't come up to someone |
| you go outside and your car is nowhere to be | | | | who sees them coming from behind or someone |
| found. Here are some tips you can take to | | | | who looks ready for an attack. A great tip is to |
| prevent theft from happening to you. | | | | keep your keys in your hands, even if you are |
| 1. Security systems are a must. If your | | | | blocks from your home. Sometimes if they see |
| apartment door has one lock, get another one. | | | | that you are almost home they may not even |
| You should especially shoot for a bolt and a chain | | | | bother. You can also keep your cell phone visible |
| lock. You want to be protected when you are | | | | and keep things like iPods invisible. |
| inside your house and when you're gone for the | | | | It's important to know how to defend yourself |
| night. Make sure your vehicle has car alarms | | | | and prevent break-ins and robbery. Even if you |
| installed as well. Any criminal with experience or | | | | don't live in a major city, it could happen to you. |
| not will run away once that alarm goes off. | | | | Where ever you live be prepared to lock up your |
| 2. Some kind of weapon is a good idea. Especially | | | | belongings and be on the lookout at all times. |
| if you walk around the bad parts of your | | | | After all, it's better to be safe than sorry. |