With shorter days and longer nights on the way, people will be exercising, walking home or to their car from work or public transport, or simply walking their dogs in the dark. Many women will take extra measures to feel safe. Why? Women and girls often perceive public places, particularly at night, to be unsafe places for them.2 63% of women won’t walk alone in their local area after dark; over one-third are not active because they felt unsafe. 1 In contrast 91% of Australians feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods during the day.1 Have you walked in a public space or to your car at night and tightly gripped your keys in your fingers, ‘just in case’? Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live, work, learn, travel and enjoy the world Here are some handy tips to live safer and feel secure: Let someone know your intended route and when you plan to arrive back home. Carry a personal protection alarm that’s easily accessible as an extra layer of security. You might carry it in your hand, around your neck, or on your keychain. Carry a Crimsafe Smart Tag so your loved ones know where you are. Take your mobile phone should you need to call 000 in an emergency. At night, where possible, stay in well-lit areas and on major roads. Give your loved one the gift of safety and peace of mind this Mother’s Day. The limited-edition pink trail survivor, valued at $32.95 is free with Crimsafe online shop purchases over $100 for Mother’s Day. The compact trail survivor personal alarm with keychain is easy to activate in an emergency, incredibly loud to draw attention and startle an attacker, has a LED light to guide the way, and a rechargeable battery. When we say loud, the alarm is 130 Decibels – that’s louder than a helicopter (90-100db) or ambulance siren (100-120db). The Australian made personal protection alarm is great for: Activities after dark – walking to your car, catching public transport, exercising alone or when out and about When exercising alone – trail runs or walks An added layer of security in your everyday life. Like Crimsafe’s security screens, our quality online shop products are built on our legacy innovation and strength – all to help you and your loved ones to live safer. SHOP TO GET YOUR FREE GIFT TODAY References 1 Feeling of safety | Australian Bureau of Statistics 2 A-right-to-the-night-australian-girls-on-their-safety-in-public-places-2016.pdf, Plan International
