Transcript Self Awareness Program - Middle Tennessee Chapter of the

Self Awareness &
Workplace Crime
Prevention
Metro Nashville Facts
(2002)…
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Metro Nashville &
Davidson County covers
533 sq. miles
Estimated population of
579,500 people
There are approximately
2,560 miles of roadway
and 1,055,173 registered
motor vehicles
D.C.S.O. booked 66,370
individuals on violations
of state and metro law
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2002 Calls for Service
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911 Emergency Calls
( 374,612 )
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862-8600
Urgency without
Emergency
( 796,093 )
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Total
( 1,170,705 )
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Crime in Nashville 2002
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Homicide
65
Rape
399
Robbery
2,149
Aggravated Assault
6,139
Simple Assault 17,129
Burglary
Larceny
Auto Theft
7,524
25,620
4,961
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Workplace Crime
•Every crime that occurs
on the street occurs in the
workplace
•Control the entrance points
to your workplace and
restrict visitor movement
•Some occupations are
statistically more likely to
become victims of violent
crime than others
•Consider employee I.D.
badges, sign in logs and
visitor passes
•We typically spend a large
amount of time at the
workplace
•Limit the amount of cash
kept onsite, observe safe
handling procedures and
never resist a robbery
•Other people can usually
find us at our workplace
•Keep valuables under lock
and key, record serial #’s
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Workplace Safety
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Advise management or a
trusted co-worker if a
problem situation in your
personal life may spillover
into the workplace
If potentially violent
argument erupts, tell the
person to leave and
immediately call the
police – document &
prosecute
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Observe safe mail
handling procedures & be
aware of unusual or out of
place items
in the event of a bomb
threat, write down the
callers exact words &
other details
In the event of an
administrative or
emergency building
evacuation, designate a
rally point
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Personal Safety
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Always be aware of your surroundings
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Walk confidently and with a purpose
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Scan the parking area as you approach
your car
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Carry your car keys in your hand in
parking lots
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Park in well lighted areas
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Do not park beside vans
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Immediately lock the doors
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Keep windows rolled up
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Personal Safety
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Do not carry a purse if not
needed
Do not display large sums
of cash
Put money away before
exiting store
Never open your wallet
for panhandlers
Do not let strangers invade
your personal space
Travel with someone if
possible
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Use ATM’s located inside
a business
Consider carrying a
cellular phone for
emergencies
Do not resist a robbery
If you see something or
someone that looks
suspicious, move to a safe
location and call the police
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Burglary Prevention
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80% of burglaries occur
between 10:00AM. and
4:00PM.
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20% of burglarized homes
are unlocked
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Operation ID - record serial
numbers, engrave and
photograph valuables
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Watch your neighborhood
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Don’t announce vacation
dates
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Burglary Prevention
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Use floodlights with
motion or dusk to dawn
sensors
Consider the use of timers
on lights and radios
Consider a professionally
installed alarm
Have newspapers & mail
stopped when away
Do not put your name on
the mailbox
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Never open the door to a
stranger, talk through a
closed door
Use peep holes on doors
Use “Beware of Dog”
signs
Install dead bolt locks
Time & Noise…A burglars
worst enemies!
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Auto Theft Prevention
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Do not leave items visible
inside your car
Never leave your keys in
the ignition
Never leave your car
running while unattended
Keep copies of your car
registration available
Always keep doors locked
& windows rolled up
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Watch Your Car Program
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Free voluntary decal
program involving state &
local law enforcement
“Watch Your Car” decals
displayed on front & rear
windows
Police Officers that
observe vehicles out
between 1AM & 5 AM
may stop to check driver
Consider VIN Etching
1-800-394-9342
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Front Sticker
Rear Sticker
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Fraud
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If it sounds too good to be
true, it probably is
Never give out personal or
financial information
Check references before
doing business
Report and cancel lost or
stolen credit cards, phone
cards and checks
Investigate charities prior
to donating to them
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Important Phone Numbers
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If criminal or suspicious
activity is observed, call
the police immediately
from a safe location
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Pen, paper and the
telephone are your best
weapons against crime
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Give detailed descriptions
of suspects and their
vehicles, nothing is
insignificant
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Check crime maps &
recovered property at
www.nashville.gov
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Summary
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Stay alert to your
surroundings
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Watch out for your
neighborhood
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Call the police
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Questions ?
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