<div dir="ltr"><div><font face="times new roman,serif" size="4">Students, Faculty, and Staff,</font></div><div><br></div><div><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Every day in the news we see and hear about things
happening in our cities and towns and people seem to be unprepared for the dangers
that oftentimes await them.<span> </span></font><font color="#000000">The Eastern
Campus Police Department does its’ best to be where the crime happens but even
though we may sometimes seem omnipresent, we are in fact not.</font><span><font color="#000000"> </font></span><font color="#000000">For this reason we feel that it is important
that each of you observe some basic safety tips.</font><font color="#000000"><span> </span><span> </span></font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">General
Safety Tips you should always follow, whether you live in a big city or a small
town.</font></span></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Don’t
develop a pattern of behavior.</font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•A pattern is what allows bad guys to plan an attack
or ambush. It allows them to track your comings and goings. So they can plan
when they can safely break into your apartment.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Vary the times you come and go.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Vary your routes to work, school, gym and
coffeehouse</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Ever notice that when President Obama goes for a
run, or even travels anywhere, he never goes the same route twice? There’s a
very logical reason for that. Patterns can get you in trouble. Don’t have them.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Know
your surroundings </font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Beware of what is normal in your neighborhood…or
anyplace you frequent.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Is that a new car on the street?</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Have those guys always hung out on that corner?</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Knowing what is normal allows you to notice the
changes.<span> </span></font><font color="#000000">Noticing changes makes you more
aware of potential dangers.</font><span><font color="#000000"> </font></span><font color="#000000">Those
changes will cue you as to when something unexpected might be about to happen</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">We
have a “gut” for a reason. 99.9% of the time, going against it is bad form. </font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">The number one clue that something isn’t right will
more than likely come from inside of you. Your gut – That “something doesn’t
seem ok here” feeling you get in your stomach. Don’t ignore it! There’s a
reason we have those feelings. They’re ingrained from primal instincts, from
millions of years ago, when we’d turn around and find a Tyrannosaurus Rex
walking behind us, sizing us up for lunch.<span>
</span></font><font color="#000000">DO NOT IGNORE YOUR GUT. If something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t.
Trust your gut. You have it for a reason.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Situational
Awareness is your best friend. Not using it turns your surroundings into your
worst enemy.</font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Yes, it’s fun to play Angry Birds on the subway.
But don’t you think people are looking for those who are doing exactly that? If
you’re busy throwing birds at pigs, or landing planes, or even reading a book
on your device, the following things are happening:</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•You’re focused almost entirely on whatever you’re
doing, and not on your surroundings.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•You’re not holding onto your device with any level
of strength – Rather, you’re just resting it on your hands. You can’t fling
birds or turn pages if you’re grasping onto a device, so you don’t do it.
Instead, you just rest it there, just waiting for someone to grab it and run
off the train at the next open stop.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•This isn’t limited to transportation. Using your
phone while walking down the street is just as bad – It’s so easy for someone
going the other way to focus on your device, grab it, and be in a running start
while you’re still like “What the hell just happened?” The thief is already ten
feet away and running by the time you turn around and even realize what’s going
on. Good luck catching up and getting your device back.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•In the end, I know we’re not going to stop using
our devices in public places. That would defeat the entire purpose of the
device. What we can do, though, is at least be more aware of our surroundings
when we do it. Can we look up for a second after every level and just assess
our situation? That’s not that hard to do.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Have
your keys in your hands</font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Whether going to your car, work or apartment, have
your keys in your hand before you approach the door. This allows you quicker
access through the door and avoids the major distraction of fumbling for keys
as you reach the door. An attack is most likely to occur when you stop at a
door and try to find your keys.<span> </span></font><font color="#000000">Your
head will be down and you will neither be looking around or listen for unusual
sounds (like steps coming your way).</font><span><font color="#000000">
</font></span><font color="#000000">Attacking a victim at this time also has the advantage of gaining access
to whatever you were about to enter. Also, being hit with a large set of keys
can often discourage an attack and holding the keys between your fingers and
punching someone with them can make them very unhappy.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Small
things we should all do, but rarely do.</font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Wherever you are, a small powerful flashlight is
one of the most important things you can have.<span>
</span></font><font color="#000000">Even with something as innocent as a power outage, think of all the
places you’ll be on any given day that have no outside windows to let in
light…hallways, stairs, elevators.</font><span><font color="#000000"> </font></span><font color="#000000">A
flashlight will always allow you to find your way to a safer place.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•In that same vein, don’t fall into the movie plot
setup of investigating noises in the dark…that is why you have a cell phone and
know how to call 911 (or just walk away)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•A whistle or other noisemaker is your friend.
Attach a small whistle onto your keychain. There. Now it’s always there. Do NOT
be afraid to use it to attract attention.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Instead of yelling “HELP” when something goes
wrong, yell “FIRE!” People are more likely to respond to “Fire” than to “help.”</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Have
a buddy system</font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">This doesn’t mean you always have to take a buddy
when you go somewhere.<span> </span></font><font color="#000000">It means letting
someone know when you are doing something different or going someplace you
haven’t been before… Also, when you plan to return.</font><span><font color="#000000"> </font></span><font color="#000000">It doesn’t mean where to start looking for
the body when you are kidnapped (although it does help), but it can be very
useful if should you be stranded or injured in an area that doesn’t have cell
coverage. You think it’s an exaggeration? Some very logical examples that could
easily happen to you</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•You leave work late one night, and get stuck in the
elevator, long after everyone else has gone home.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•You fall asleep on the subway and wake up lost (or
worse, in the yards. I’ve seen it happen.)</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•You get in a car wreck and skid off the road, down
a 200 foot hill into a ravine, hidden from sight of the road.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•You get sick. Your appendix bursts. You hit your
head. You name it.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Know the people in your neighborhood. When I’m
walking to the gym in the dark at 5am, there’s a homeless man on the corner of
46th Street. I bring him a cup of coffee each morning. In turn, he keeps an eye
on me in the dark. It’s a good trade. Do you know the people in your
neighborhood? Can you call for them if you’re running away from trouble? </font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Don’t
look like a Victim </font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Victims of violent crimes like a mugging or robbery
call attention to themselves by either being oblivious to their surroundings
(defenseless) or by looking helpless (unable to defend themselves).</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Walk down a street with your head up and looking
around.<span> </span></font><font color="#000000">Don’t hug either side of the
sidewalk…especially not the inside where you have to pass close to doorways.
For God’s sake, don’t text and walk at the same time. You’re screaming out “ROB
ME!”</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Don’t stare (it can be taken as a challenge) but
don’t be afraid to look at people (it isn’t an elevator).<span> </span></font><font color="#000000">You can nod or smile if you’d like, but
beware of offering an unintended invitation.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">At the end of the day, personal security and
situational awareness comes down to not being clueless. I encourage you all to
not be clueless. </font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><i><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">And
lastly</font></span></i></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><b><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Don’t
be clueless</font></span></u></b></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Yes, it is a wonderful new world out there to
explore.<span> </span></font><font color="#000000">But try to pay attention to the
unusual when out walking.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Has that person been behind you for a while?</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Do they stop when you stop and continue when you
do?</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•Do they look away when you turn to look at them?</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•The easiest thing to do is go into a public place,
like a coffee shop or an eatery, and have a seat…if they stop too, you might
consider calling 911 and have them check out your stalker.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">•The worst thing to do is continue on your way is it
takes you to a less traveled area…if you can’t stop; take a longer but busier
route.</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000"></font></span><br></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Retrieved From:<span>
</span></font><font color="#000000"><a href="http://shankman.com/how-to-avoid-being-a-victim">http://shankman.com/how-to-avoid-being-a-victim</a> anywhere-any-time/</font></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000"></font></span><br></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"times new roman","serif";font-size:14pt"><font color="#000000">Thank you for your time. We will be conducting a test of the RAVE Emergency Alert System this afternoon (09/27/2016). </font></span></p><br clear="all"></div><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="times new roman,serif" size="4">Bryan Denny</font></div><div><font face="times new roman,serif" size="4">Criminal Justice Chair/C.O.P. Director/Chief of Police</font></div><div><font face="times new roman,serif" size="4">Eastern Oklahoma State College</font></div><div><font face="times new roman,serif" size="4">1301 W. Main Wilburton OK 74578</font></div><div><font face="times new roman,serif" size="4">Ph: (918) 465-1755 Fax: (918) 465-4494</font></div><div><a href="mailto:bdenny@eosc.edu" target="_blank"><font face="times new roman,serif" size="4">bdenny@eosc.edu</font></a></div></div></div></div>
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