EARs Tip : Back To School/College/Uni Safety Tips – Part 3

Personal Alarms

Many college students choose to carry personal alarms with them everywhere they go. These are small, hand-held devices that make a tremendous noise when they are activated. As soon as you turn an alarm on, everyone around will hear it blaring and know that you are in need of help. Since criminals do not want to be seen by others, the moment the alarm sounds their instinct will be to run away. Carrying a personal alarm can give you the extra element you need to stay safe on campus.

When you go back to school, it is essential to consider the best ways to protect yourself. Getting to know the campus, learning where the security offices are and making sure you aren’t walking through potentially dangerous areas alone is a great start, but there are many more things you can do to keep yourself safe…