JOGGING AND PHONE SAFETY

Jogging Safety:

• Physical Fitness is a major part of military life, but ensure your safety when you exercise alone.
  
• Jog with a partner.
  
• Jog in familiar areas, and avoid secluded places.
  
• Do not jog alone after dark.
  
• Wear a reflective vest during hours of darkness.
  
• Carry a whistle when you jog.
  
• Always lock your door when you leave and carry a key, someone might be waiting for you to leave.
  
• Always be aware of your surroundings.

Phone Calls:

• Dealing with obscene or annoying phones calls, first thing hang up!
  
• Do not talk to strangers.
  
• Do not interview the caller to try to find out who he or she is.
  
• Do not let your answering machine give you away, that you live alone or are not home.
  
• Suggested recorded message "Your message is important to me, please leave your name and number".
  
• This message does not leave indication that no one is home or that you are alone.
  
• Do not use your name on the answering machine.