Signs of a Potential Threat
9 SIGNS OF A POTENTIAL THREAT:
Watch for any of these sings. Again, trust your gut and don’t rationalize your suspicions. Leave if you feel uncomfortable.
- Hands are clenched or hiding
- Quick breathing or deep sighs
- Sweaty
- Empty stare
- Unnecessary touching of face, neck, smoothing hair, etc.
- Clenched jaw
- Target glancing (ex. your purse)
- Excessively looking around
- Following, blocking or running at you
3 DISTRACTIONS CRIMINALS MAY USE:
(As they approach you, for example, at a gas station)
- “Do you have the time?” (So you look away and they can move in.)
- “Do you know how to get to x, y, z? (To draw you in.)
- “Do you have a cigarette?” / “Got a lighter?” (Excuse to get closer to you.)
Respond confidently with “I’m sorry. I can’t help.” while quickly walking away. Be firm and ready to escalate verbally (but don’t be rude as that throws heat on the fire). Practice.
Don’t be afraid to cause a scene and make some noise!
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