Public Transportation Safety

Be safe during your use of your Public Transportation Systems

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SAFETY

Public transport is normally very safe and most taxi companies are reputable licensed firms whose drivers have been vetted, so here is some advice that should help you feel more confident when traveling by bus, train, metro or taxi.

On the Bus

• Use a bus stop you know is usually busy and is well lit
• Know the departure and arrival times and try and let someone at the other end know which bus you plan to catch. They could always meet you at your stop
• Sit close to the driver. If someone starts up a conversation, be pleasant and confident, but don’t give away personal information like where you live or work

By Train

• Wait on a well-lit section of the platform, close to the exit or where there are other people around. Many stations now have CCTV cameras and staff that are trained to deal with emergencies
• When you get on the train try to sit in a busy compartment and keep any bags and personal possessions you have next to you
• If you feel uncomfortable switch seats or even consider getting off the train and catching the next one. Only do this if the station where you are getting off is manned and busy
• Know where the emergency button or cord is situated or any help points at the station

Taking a Taxi

• Carry the phone number of a taxi or mini cab firm you know, and whenever you book a taxi ask them for the driver’s name and the type of car they will be driving
• Try and book the taxi you need to bring you home before you go out. Give your name and when the driver arrives make sure they know the name it was booked under. If you have to book your taxi in a public place, do it quietly where people are unlikely to overhear your name and address
• If you can, share a taxi with a friend and have your money ready and keys handy at the end of your journey so that you can enter your home quickly
• If ever you feel uneasy in a taxi ask the driver to stop in a busy place that you know well, and get out.

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Again, I hope this info is useful for your safety and protection of your community and facility. Please view our other safety and tactical blogs, faceboook, and website for more safety, security, crime prevention topics! www.guardtrainingcenter.com

Martin

Training Director

Guard Training Center

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Holdup Prevention

Robbery Prevention

CRIME CLOCK STATISTICS: FBI Reports

VIOLENT CRIMES 23.9 Seconds
One Murder Every 34.5 Seconds
One Forcible Rape Every 6 Minutes
One Robbery Every 1.3 Minutes
One Aggravated Assault 39.1 Minutes

PROPERTY CRIMES 3.4 Seconds
One Burglary Every 14.3 Seconds
One Larceny-Theft Every 5.0 Seconds
One Motor Vehicle Theft Every 39.7 Seconds

Use the measures outlined in this page along with our other previous blogs: (Preventing Sexual Assaults) (How to Prevent Burglary) (Tips for Handling Bogus Calls) (Avoiding Violent Crimes) (Everything on ATM Security) (Avoiding Crimes when Parking) and don’t forget to view our Officer Safety/Tactics blogs!

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 Feel free to use information with your clients and friends!
• Call the police at once if you notice suspicious strangers loitering near or in your place of business. (Casing the Joint).
• Never block the view into your store by crowding display windows. It is important to maintain visibility into your business establishment at all times.
• Secure your teller and cashier operations. Install barriers to keep unauthorized persons out of these areas.
• If practical, mark doorways at varying heights to allow proper identification of robber’s height.
• Install a holdup alarm system.
• Install a timed delay switch to turn off exterior lights after your employees have gone for the night.
• Use two people to open and close your business. Establish a system of prearranged signals. One person should stay outside until the other gives the all clear signal.
• Keep cash on the premises to a minimum. Make frequent pickups of money from registers and make regular bank deposits.
• Do not establish a habitual routine when making bank deposits. Robbers will soon learn it.
• Keep the safe in your place of business locked at all times.
• Check the references of job applicants before you hire them.
• In the event you are contacted about an emergency at your business, and the call is of questionable validity, please verify the call with the police dispatcher, before going to your business.
• Have frequent meetings with your staff in order to familiarize them with holdup prevention measures which you have initiated.

If You Are Held Up:

• Remain calm.
• Do not resist.
• Be identification conscious. Observe the holdup suspect carefully for future identification.
• Report the robbery immediately-dial 911 and don’t hang up.
• If possible, protect the crime scene: do not let anyone disturb it. Wait for police.
• Cooperate with police. By doing as they request you will help solve the crime.
• Reduce Criminal Opportunity
• and Protect Your Business

What other strategies can you share with us? We hope these tips may help you stay stay. If you knnow anyone who can benefit from these tips please feel free to forward.

Stay Safe out there!

Martin

Training Director

Guard Training Center

www.guardtrainingcenter.com