What does personal safety mean to you? Do you have a plan?
Without even realising it, many people already have an informal safety plan in place, such as carrying a phone, letting someone know when you are expected home or having a spare tyre in the car.
Police encourage members of the public to think about everyday situations they may be in, and to come up with strategies to make you feel secure.
The core personal safety strategies the Queensland Police suggest are:
Being committed
Be confident
Be aware of your surroundings
Trust and act on instincts
Be assertive
Develop a safety network
When out and about
There are a number of things you can do to appear confident in your surroundings:
Always exhibit strong and positive body language to appear self-assured
Be aware of your surroundings and alert to what is going on around you
Listen to, trust, and act on your instincts and if you sense danger from someone, something or a