Tips for Walking/Running

• Avoid walking/running by yourself at night.
• If someone suspicious is behind you, cross the street.
• After getting off a bus, or out of your car, make sure that you are not being followed.
• Avoid passing too close to shrubs, dark doorways and also avoid taking deserted short cuts.
• If someone in a car approaches and threatens you, scream and run in the opposite direction the car is traveling.
• Ask taxi drivers to wait until you are inside your house before pulling away.
• Be sure that you have your keys in hand to open your door.
• Don't wear jewelry or carry cash.
• Wear reflective material.
• Consider carrying a cellular phone.
• Vary your route.
• Walk/run against traffic so you can observe approaching automobiles.

For more information about crime prevention call the Rockville City Police Department Community Services Officer 240-314-8922.