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- 1. International Security & Health In Education Abroad
- 2. Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/travel/ Immunizations Common Diseases Food Water Medications
- 3. Register with STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program)
- 4. www.osac.gov
- 5. Consult Local News Resources
- 6. Preparation Continued… Call your financial institutions! Copy important documents multiple copies (at least 3!) store them in different places (E.g. Parents’ house!) Passport, License, Contacts List, Insurance Card, etc… Compile important contact information Director, Facilitator, Parents, Roommates, Host Family, Credit Card Theft Hotlines, Doctors, Embassy, etc… Secure publicly available personal information (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.)
- 7. 7 Understanding Risks & Threats Security is not BLACK & WHITE
- 8. Questions you should consider… 1. What should I do if I have a medical situation or emergency? 2. What should I do if I am a victim of a crime? 3. What natural disasters are more likely to occur, and what should I do if they do occur? 4. Are there areas, times, or behaviors that attract higher safety or security risks? 5. What cultural elements affect my safety and security? 6. What laws or customs may affect me? 7. Do I need any medications while I am abroad and what should I do if I do need medications? 8. What health factors should I take into consideration? 9. How will I cope with culture shock? 10. What elements make me or my location unique?
- 9. Sources of Health & Safety challenges relevant to students and programs Physical Environment Climate Natural Disasters Accommodations Food and Water Language and/or Cultural Barriers Political Environment Corruption Elections Political Turmoil Terrorism Local Law Crime/Safety Robbery/Theft Assault Sexual Harassment/Assault Behavior/choice Risky behavior or activities Following program rules BYU Honor Code Transportation Traffic Pedestrians Rides
- 10. 10 Understanding Risks & Threats Principles Location Time of day Activities Probability of incident
- 11. 11 Most of the incidents we deal with… …are pedestrian, auto, or water-related, not violent crime. How will you be traveling and what should you watch for? • Buses • Taxis • Trains • Walking
- 12. 12 Flat, Apartment & Hotel Safety Check your windows and doors for adequate locks. Do not open your door to anyone you do not know – including workers. Make sure that you have adequate lighting inside and out. Check for emergency exits / fire escapes. Do not leave belongings out in the open. Do not leave bags, etc… unattended. Lock any valuable items (including documents) in a safe or your suitcase.
- 13. Theft: Distractions Techniques Pushing, jostling or surrounding the victim. Using children to beg or otherwise distract the victim. Engaging the victim in conversation. Accidentally spilling a substance on the victim's clothes and then offering to help clean it up. Targeting victims’ possessions that are on the ground or otherwise out of the victims’ hands. Dropping money or coins near the victim. Virtual Kidnappings Purse snatching
- 14. 14 ATM and Credit Card Fraud Don’t tell anyone your PIN. “Eyeball” the ATM before using it. If there are any odd signs or stickers, don’t use it. If the reader doesn’t return your card, contact your supervisor and the police immediately. Check your statements frequently. Don’t accept help from strangers at any ATM. Don’t let your card out of your sight while making purchases.
- 15. Counterfeit Bills REAL FAKE Only seen with backlighting Imprinted on the bill
- 16. 16 Money and other Valuables…
- 17. Critical Incident A US Citizen was having lunch at a hotel when her purse was stolen from the back of her chair. What did she do wrong?
- 19. Robbery Remain calm Be cooperative Avoid arguments Kidnapping Express Kidnapping Robbery/Armed Robbery
- 20. Robbery and Theft Prevention Be aware of who and what are around you. You watch your stuff! Lock your valuables in a safe (if available) or in your suitcase at your residence. Carry only what you need and conceal what you carry. The harder your valuables are to get to, the less likely you are to be robbed.
- 21. 21 What’s Wrong with This Picture? The more you stand out, the more of a target you make yourself. What can you do to help yourself blend in? Walk with purpose & confidence Clothes Language What you’re carrying…
- 22. Emergencies do happen Environmental Hazards (Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Blizzards, Loss of Power or Water, etc.) Political Problems (Mass Demonstrations, Political Turmoil, Terrorism, etc.) Loss of Property (Lost Documents, Stolen Money, Loss of Phone or Computer)
- 23. Critical Incident A group of BYU students were in Chengdu, China when a 7.9 magnitude earthquake occurred. It was the deadliest earthquake in 32 years, killing 68,000 people. They were only 50 miles from the epicenter. The group was instantly helpless. They had no food, water, little money, and outside communications were extremely limited. It took several days to evacuate the group out of Chengdu. In the first 72 hours they experienced scores of aftershocks, ranging from 4.0 to 6.1 in magnitude. They were in a constant state of emergency.
- 24. Critical Incident While on a field study, a student was waiting to be picked up by a friend. The student decided to grab some items left at their residence, a very short distance away, but left their bag hiding in some bushes. When they returned less than 5 minutes later, the bag was gone. Inside the bag was their passport, important documents, credit card, cash, train tickets, and their camera. To top it all off, their phone died shortly after, and they were unable to recharge it. The student was left with few options, as they had little money and communication was extremely limited.
- 25. Be Prepared: Keep your critical documents secure Ensure that your phone is charged and has sufficient minutes. Keep enough cash (even dollars) to be able to survive for a couple of days. Have enough water and food to last a couple of days. Keep a spare change of clothes.
- 26. 26 The Mom Rule!! Let someone know where you are going, what you are doing and when you will return. Give your travel itineraries to your director. Obey curfews!
- 27. Travel Safely and Have Fun!
Editor's Notes
- Immunizations: 4-6 weeks in advance (CDC)Food: Can you eat it fresh?Water: Can you drink it unfiltered?Medications: Do you have prescriptions you need? Can you get them filled for the duration of you travel plans? Are they legal in the country(s) you are going to? If you need to have your prescriptions filled there, what is their name in that language and where can they be filled? How do you get medications through customs?
- STEP: Smart Travelers Enrollment Program – Registering with US EmbassiesTakes only 10 minutesReceive help if there is a natural disaster, political problems, you are a victim of a crime, etc…Easier to replace a lost or stolen passportReceive emails (optional) that update you on events occurring in the area that may affect your travel plans (political demonstrations, disease outbreak, natural disasters, etc…)Requires: name, passport number, where you’re going, when you’re going, and email and/or phone number – quick and easy!
- Financial InstitutionsCall your financial institutions so that they don’t freeze your accounts while you are abroad. Let them where you are going (including personal travel) and how long you will be there.Have your financial institutions’ contact info in case they freeze your accounts anyway or you have a credit/debt card lost or stolen.CopiesAt least 3 copies.Leave one set with someone in the states.Store sets in different places at your residence in case your are robbed.Carry a copy of your passport, not the original, whenever possible.Important ContactsComprehensive list (list you keep safe at your residence): Embassy, director, facilitators, in-country roommates, other program participants, host family, hotel lobby, country emergency numbers, parents’ number, etc…Short list (list you keep with you): Embassy, director/facilitators, country emergency numbers, in-country roommates, host family, parentsPersonal Information- Virtual kidnappings and other crimesDon’t give it out to anyone (unless you know you can trust them)Put your highest privacy settings on your online information (Twitter, Skype, Facebook, blogs, etc…)Set up a “check-in time” with your family and make sure they are aware of potential scams
- No Where in the World is there a “0” Risk LevelEvery country, city, location has various levels of security risk.What may be safe in one place at one time may not be in another.Up to you to assess the risks and make a decision.
- Emergency Action Plans – “What should I do…”Natural disasterMedical situationGet lostVictim of a crimeWork the answers to these questions out with your director!
- These are the principles that security analysts take into account when reviewing a security situation.There are too many for you to keep track of so…
- These are the five principles we want you to memorize and use to assess your risks.Risks are relevant to location, time of day, activities, probability of event taking place and time of exposure.
- TrafficWhat are the traffic laws? Are they followed?Pedestrian behaviorDo as the locals do!TransportationTaxi scamsHigher probability of crime occurring at or near transportation sitesMore movement, more crowds = more crimesKeep your stuff in your hands (do not set baggage, purses, etc… on the floor, below your seat, etc…)Time: Do NOT travel late at night!
- Host families and HotelsKnow how to get out if you can’t use the front doorMake sure doors and windows lockIf you have any concerns, consult your director.ApartmentsCheck the windows and doors for secure locks.Review the apartment for any safety concerns (exposed wires, microwave doesn’t work, water damage, etc…).Make sure your complex is in a safe location.Know how to get out if you can’t use the front door.GeneralNever open the front door for someone you don’t know, even if they say they are maintenance. Use the peep hole. No peep hole? Use the window. No window? Use the chain lock on the door, then open it.If someone claims to be maintenance, call your landlord/host family/hotel lobby for more information before letting them in.Use a safe for valuables and sensitive documents. If there is not safe, lock your valuables and sensitive information in your suitcase.
- Pick-pocketingDistraction techniques: Condiment Technique and Good Samaritan TechniqueIf anyone approaches you, avoid them. E.g. Condiment technique: refuse their help and say you’ll take care of it later. LEAVE. Good Samaritan Technique: Do not pick up anything someone drops. Leave.Stay aware of the who’s and what’s of your surroundings.Purse-snatchingIf possible, do not carry a purse, backpack, fanny pack, etc… They say, “My valuables are here!”GeneralMost pickpockets and robbers work in groups of two or three. If someone distracts you, be wary of anyone else that approaches.Do not fight with, confront, or chase after robbers or pickpockets. You will probably be hurt by his partners.
- CrimesRobberyCard skimmingScamsExpress KidnappingPreventionDon’t use the ATM alone; go in groups.Use ATMs in safe locations – in or near banks and/or public areas.Cover the pin pad to protect your pin from interested eyes and cameras.If something is weird about the ATM, use a different ATM.If you feel uncomfortable using the ATM – someone is too close, paying too much attention, feel like you’ve been followed or watched – then use the ATM at a different time.Check your balance often to make sure your information has not been stolen.
- Concealing ValuablesSome of these are more practical than others.Piece of advice: These things are for “secret stashes” in case your are pick-pocketed or robbed. E.g. You go to buy lunch and discover you’ve been pickpocketed. Go into the restroom and retrieve a few bucks so you don’t have to go hungry.Do NOT use these methods as your primary source of cash. It would be too obvious!
- What did she do wrong?- Did not put her purse in her lap.
- If you feel that someone has been paying too much attention to you or your residence, report them to your director. If they continue to feel like a threat, report them to the police. Taking these precautions can avert a lot of serious incidents, including terrorism, burglary, sexual assault, and kidnappings.
- Robbery- Panicked people do stupid things; try to remain calm.Be cooperative.Most injuries occur when the victim does not cooperate (refuses to turn over valuables, tries to escape, fights back, etc…)These three rules – remain calm, be cooperative, and avoid arguments – goes for sexual assault as well.
- Carrying and Concealing ValuablesBest solution: Don’t carry valuables with you.- No jewelry, including wedding rings, watches, earrings, etc…- No baggage (if possible), including purses, backpacks, laptop bags, etc…No cameras (consult with your director or supervisor for activities that would be appropriate and safe for taking a camera)If you have to take a purse…Short straps and a zipper.Carry it on your shoulder, under your arm, and in front of you (most purse-snatching occurs from behind)When seated, keep your purse in your lap; not on the floor or table; not on chairs or hooksWhy not a long-strap bag across the chest? Some purse-snatching occurs from a car. The culprit leans out the window to grab the bag. If your purse is across your chest, you can be seriously injured.GeneralDo NOT carry a backpack. Too easy to pull off of you. Too easy to steal from without you noticing.Leave any valuables you can at your residence, including credit/debit cards and original passports.Do not carry anything in your back pockets.Get pants with deep front pockets, or, if possible, with zippers on the pockets.Don’t travel alone.
- Not Attracting AttentionIf you draw attention to yourself, you are most likely to be a target for criminals.The more you carry, the more there is to steal from you and the easier it is to steal it.Follow the cultural norms and laws.Blending InKeep your voice down; Americans are considered very loud.Dress appropriately.Walk with confidence and always appear to know what you’re doing (even if you’re totally lost).Be cautious of wearing BYU-logoed merchandize. It may give you away as a tourist.
- Program RulesProgram rules are there for a reason. They are based on experience.Mom Rule: If you go somewhere, make sure someone not going knows where you are going and when you plan to be home. That way, if you are not back by that time, they know where to look for you.
- Any Questions or Concerns?Email international_security@byu.edu.Call 801-422-5357.Visit BYU International Travel Security in 280C of the Kennedy Center