Secure your place of residence

• Make sure the locks on all doors and windows are in good working order. USE THEM!
• Engrave all your valuables with your Driver's License number. (Register your belongings through the Department of Public Safety's Operation I.D. Program if available).
• Never leave your residence key hidden outside.
• Make your house/apartment appear that someone is at home. Use timers for lights and radios.
• Have a neighbor or friend pick up mail, packages, and newspapers.
• Leave trip plans and an emergency phone number with trusted neighbor and friends.

On the Road

• Never carry large amounts of cash; use travelers' checks.
• If you have to carry large amounts of money, do not display it openly.
• Keep a record of traveler's check numbers and your credit card numbers in a safe place.
• Have telephone numbers to call in case your credit card or checks are stolen or lost.
• Never advertise your plans, travel routes, or the amount of money you are carrying to strangers.
• If your car breaks down, raise the hood and attach a white cloth to the car antenna.
• If you must leave your car, keep all passengers together.
• Carry a cellular phone.

Sightseeing

• Ask for directions at a hotel/motel on how to get to those attractions you want to see.
• Select your guides carefully.
• If the group plans to go off separately, be sure to make a plan for getting back together at an appointed time.

Hotel and Motel Security

• Determine the most direct route to and from your room, to the fire escapes, elevators, and the nearest phone.
• When occupying or leaving your room, use all auxiliary locking devices on doors and windows.
• Use the door viewer to identify anyone requesting entry.
• Unpack and place belongings in the closet and dresser in order to keep them out of sight.
• Arrange your things so you will know if anything is missing.