Tuscaloosa: If You’re Ever In Danger, Remember This

Always be prepared for the unexpected. This includes walking to and from your car. There are far too many reports in the news of innocent individuals becoming crime victims.

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These safety tips are from law enforcement agencies.

If someone grabs you, drop your weight. Harder to lift or move.

Never let them take you to a second location. Survival chances drop big time.

Scratch the attacker. Their DNA stays under your nails.

Spit on the ground. It leaves your DNA and stays where you were.

If you can’t speak without being heard, call 911 and order a pizza. This is a silent distress signal known nationwide.

Hiding? Turn off phone brightness. Even a small glow can give you away.

And the best protection is to train and arm yourself. Be prepared and be alert.