Resident Safety
When your are 16 ad the kid next doors dares you to eat an extra hot jalapeno, chances are you will rise to occasion and take the risk (and suffer the consequences). After all, as a teenager, you are likely to feel that you have something to prove. But as an adult in today’s world, being a risk taker when it comes to your safety and that of your family is never a good idea. If you encounter a dangerous situation, stay in the place where you can observe what is going on , but do not interfere and put your life on the line. This will ruin your resident safety That is the job of the authorities. They are professionals trained to handle such matters.Give them a call instead of trying to save the day on your own.
On the other hand, you do not have to be passive. Let’s say you are driving and come upon a gang beating someone. You need to be able to react quickly and cal the authorities. But it will also help later on if you can provide a clear description of the attackers, including the size of the individuals involved ( big, fat , thin,small, tall), teenagers, mid 20’s), what clothes they are wearing (jeans, sweatshirts, hoodies) and in what colors (blue, black, tan, with designs and pictures), as well as any visible scars or tattoos. Although things can happen very fast, try to be ready to provide police with as much information as possible so attackers can be apprehended . remember, at some point it could be be your family or loved ones that you save could be what the police need. Your attention to details, which comes with practice could save someone you love. Become more proactive and increase your resident safety with the right attention to detail.
