How To Stay Safe

How to Stay Safe

When you are heading into a convenience store, how often to you look inside the store before you enter? According to the National Association of Convenience Stores, a convenience store that has a check-out counter out of view of the front to the store is 500 times more likely to be a target of robbery.

Gary Sikorski, a retired police officer, shared his 10 seconds to safety tips, and I thought I’d pass this information on. Avoiding crime really is easy. These safety tips can be used to help protect you not just at the convenience store but at any store or building.

Follow these simple tips to keep you safe from harm:

Take 2 Seconds – Find a safe parking spot.

Take 2 Seconds – Scan the area before you exit your vehicle.

Take 2 Seconds – Scan the parking lot again upon exiting your vehicle.

Take 2 Seconds – Scan the store entrance.

Take 2 Seconds – Scan the inside area of the store, as you enter.
Follow these steps in reverse whenever you leave a store or other public place.

By staying aware at all times, you are increasing your chances of avoiding harm.