You are walking alone on a desert street late at night. Suddenly stranger steps from the shadows and jabs a sharp object in your ribs. “Give me your wallet”, he demands. What should you do? Do not resist. Immediately hand over your wallet, your purse, your watch, your jewelry and anything else the mugger wants. That is the primary survival tip given by law-enforcement officials across the world to potential victims of armed street criminals. Even if you are carrying a gun, advise police officials, don’t try to use it. By the time you have reached for your pocket, and armed robber will have had time to kill you. Do not attempt to negotiate for some of your belongings: the longer you delay the mugger, the more impatient, and more violent he is likely to become. If you are held up in an isolated area, do not scream. Chances are that no one will hear your cries for help, and they will only enrage – or perhaps ever worse, frighten – the mugger. If you are facing an armed criminal, the risk of injury may be minimized by cooperating with the thieves or muggers demands. Avoid sudden movements and give the criminal what he or she wants. Distract or divert the mugger, then flee. Run toward an open business or a group of people. Hide if you get the opportunity. Your objective is to get away, and you are the best judge of what action you should take. By taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the risk to yourself. The muggers and thieves seek primarily to remove cash or property. All in all, try not to panic, and do the best you can under any difficult situation. Above all, don’t try to be a hero or a heroine. (Adapted from UCLA Residential Life – Personal Safety Guide – Bradley Hall, Los Angeles, CA)

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