SAFETY MADE SIMPLE

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Safety
Made
Simple

“NO!” has the ability to diffuse and the power to
de-escalate more situations than you may realize.
“No” is a complete sentence. No explanation needed.

Your unwillingness to offend should never be
greater than your willingness to defend.
Fear is a warning sign, not a beast of burden.

If you don't see anyone when you look
through the hole - or if the view is blocked
for any reason - don't open the door.

Self Defense Tools Are Good

But A Self Defense Mindset Is Better

…Your Mindset Won’t Be Buried In The
Bottom Of Your Purse When You Need It Most

If You Carry Pepper Spray…
Use your thumb not your ﬁnger
for better control and accuracy

What’s Your Starbucks Name?
Coffee houses use your
name to keep drink
orders straight, but then
they call out your name
for the world to hear and
send you out the door
w i t h y o u r n a m e
emblazoned on the side
of their cup. Embrace
y o u r i n n e r “ C a r r i e
Mathison" and try using
a “cover name.”

When It Comes To
Staying Safe; Your
Ability To Push,
Jump, And Run
May Make All The
Difference.
Are You Safety Fit?

Screen Caps And Camera Phones
Can Make A Difference
Take screen caps of maps,
directions and important
information you may need
when traveling in case wiﬁ
or cell tower reception isn’t
available.
Pictures can help with daily
reminders like which gym
locker was used.

Stay Especially Alert In Parking Lots.
80% Of Reported Crimes At Retail and
Shopping Malls Take Place In The Parking Lot
Try to park as close to the entrance as possible or in areas
that are well-lit and have the most pedestrian trafﬁc.

Prepare for the unexpected by packing two easy-to-carry
bags. Leave one in your car and one in your house.
Emergency Bags

Know Where To Go
&
Know How To Get There
Out For A Run? Feel Like
You’re Being Followed?
When In Doubt:
“Run To A Restaurant.”
Restaurants Are Easy To Locate And Ready To Help

“Check-In” After You Check-Out
You don't want to make
it any easier for
predators to digitally
stalk you or know
when you're not home.
Had a great time at the pool party!
(Is Better Than)
Just got to the pool party!

Social Media Safety
Be mindful of how much you share. Online predators
are known to troll multiple sites stalking potential
victims under the guise of a proper gentleman.

An Alarm For All Occasions
Pre-set a 2 minute timer with a ringtone on your
phone. You’ll be surprised how often you’ll use this
trick. It’s a great way to excuse yourself with an
“I’ve got to take this” faux phone call.

The Google Voice Advantage
Google voice numbers are free and will forward calls
and texts to any phone you want. They are great for
giving out to people you just met but don’t know.

Hotel Room Safety
At check-in, ask the receptionist to not say
your room number out loud. When entering
your room, check to make sure no one is
lingering in the hallway before entering.

Remember:
Effective self-defense begins long
before a physical altercation.
Awareness of your surroundings,
awareness of your environment,
and awareness of what looks ‘out of
place,’ prepares you physically and
mentally for what may come next.

Spencer Coursen is a combat veteran,
expert security consultant, threat
assessment advisor, and protective
intelligence strategist. Over the course of
his diverse career he has advanced,
planned, and led more than 300
protective missions to 163 different
countries. He is the founder of
Coursen Security Group which provides
security consulting services to a diverse range of clientele on
how to most effectively reduce risk, prevent violence, and
enhance the certainty of safety for all involved.
Tweet @SpencerCoursen / Connect via LinkedIn

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