Defensive Countermeasures Institute —

Before you get into your vehicle do you always sneak a peek inside first?  Or do you just jump in because you’re always in a hurry to get to your next destination?

Make it a habit to always look inside your vehicle prior to opening the door.  Whether it is day or night, locked or unlocked, parked in your garage or parked in public – always look first.

Tinted windows?  Then get right up to the glass and peer in.  You would not likely jump into a swimming pool without checking to see if there is water in there – likewise, do not get into the safety of your vehicle until you’ve determined that it is truly safe.

At night you should use a flashlight to shine into the front, back and hatch.  If someone was lying in wait, you’d surely see him.  Too many people are counting on you for you to take the “it won’t happen to me” mindset.

How many times have we heard about the importance of not sharing your digits with others? “Protect your account numbers, passwords, etc.” Yet those who have attended workshops with DCI know how important it is to share important data with others. Have you done so yet?

In light our mission to define empowerment through personal security strategies and solutions, this topics bears repeating. If you go out of town, is your family fully prepared to take care of each other and any details until you return?

Do you have all of your vital records (contact information, credit card numbers, insurance policies, wills, etc.) in one central location? Ideally this information should be in a fireproof safe. At the very least, keep it in a tight, waterproof zip-lock baggie or container. Also ensure this information is given to an out of town relative or close friend.

Get your paperwork in order. “Someday/one-day” is here; it’s TODAY. Do it now!