Cultivating an attitude of awareness also requires thinking about the future. When you find yourself in either a familiar or a new area or situation,always be aware of how you can get away in case something dangerous happens. Neve put yourself in a position where you are trapped without an escape route. Look for exits . If you are in a parking lot, know which direction to run for safety. There is a great benefit in planning ahead and thinking about how you might react specific situations. Police officers do that all the time-they run scenarios with each other and in their heads to make sure they’re well prepared for any challenge or danger. Take a tip from the pros and start doing this for yourself.. Part of saying safe is always having a backup plan!