City of Olivette Police
Department
How to Protect Yourself While Walking at
Night
- Avoid walking or running alone
at night. Instead go walking or jogging with a friend.
- Don't use headphones while
walking, driving or jogging.
- Always walk in well-lighted
areas.
- Avoid the use of short cuts.
- After dark, keep away from
large bushes or doorways where someone could be lurking.
- Always stay near the curb.
- If someone in a
vehicle stops and asks for directions, answer from a distance. Do not
approach the vehicle.
- If followed, go
immediately to an area with lights and people. If needed, turn around and
walk in the opposite direction, your follower will also have to reverse
directions.
- Do not display cash openly,
especially when leaving an ATM.