| Recent events have shocked the world and left | | | | away periodicals, billing statements, etc. thatcontain |
| usfeeling exposed and vulnerable. However, we | | | | your name, address, account numbers, etc. -shred |
| canimplement some simple techniques in our dailylives | | | | destroy the address label or page where |
| to make ourselves a "Hard Target" forterrorists (and | | | | suchinformation appears. |
| criminals). | | | | - If you think you are being followed, go to a |
| Terrorists = Criminals. | | | | pre-selected secure area (local police station, well |
| These easy steps will frustrate terrorists/criminalsand | | | | lightedpublic place, etc.). |
| make them seek other prey: | | | | - Immediately report the incident to the local |
| *** Keep a Low Profile *** | | | | lawenforcement agencies, or your local Embassy (if |
| - Your dress, conduct and mannerisms should not | | | | overseas). |
| attractattention. | | | | Try to note the make/model, color, license plate, driver |
| - Make an effort to blend into the local environment. | | | | &passengers, of the suspect vehicle (if you have a cell |
| This is especially true when traveling. | | | | phone,you can be giving authorities a description while |
| - Avoid publicity and don't go out in large groups. | | | | you areenroute to your pre-selected secure area). |
| - Stay away from civil disturbances and | | | | This may be a smack of paranoia but those of us that |
| demonstrations. | | | | haveexperience in law enforcement, physical security, |
| *** Be Unpredictable *** | | | | anti-terrorism, etc. know that terrorists & criminals often |
| - Vary your route to and from work and the time you | | | | seekout easier "soft targets" rather than the difficult |
| leaveand return home. | | | | "hardtargets". |
| - Vary the way you dress. | | | | By implementing the above techniques and the 130+ |
| - Don't exercise at the same time and place every | | | | othermethods in my E-book "How To Make Yourself |
| day,never alone, on deserted streets, or country roads. | | | | A HARD TARGET |
| - Let people close to you know where you are | | | | For Terrorists", you will significantly enhance you, |
| going,what you'll be doing, and when you should be | | | | yourloved ones' and friends' safety. |
| back. | | | | For information on how to obtain your copy, go to: ... |
| *** Be Alert *** | | | | ...or send a blank email . |
| - Watch for anything/anyone suspicious or out of | | | | Be sure to keep an eye out for the "HARD |
| place. | | | | TARGET"ebook series ("works-in-progress"): |
| This includes vehicles, delivery vans, etc. parked inyour | | | | * HARD TARGET Vol 1 |
| neighborhood. | | | | "How To Make Yourself A HARD TARGET For |
| - Don't give personal information over the telephone,via | | | | Terrorists! |
| email, chat rooms, on your website, etc. Don't justthrow | | | | |