Recent events have shocked the world and left us
feeling exposed and vulnerable. However, we can
implement some simple techniques in our daily
lives to make ourselves a "Hard Target" for
terrorists (and criminals).
Terrorists Criminals.
These easy steps will frustrate terrorists/criminals
and make them seek other prey:
Keep a Low Profile
- Your dress, conduct and mannerisms should not attract
attention.
- Make an effort to blend into the local environment.
This is especially true when traveling.
- Avoid publicity and don't go out in large groups.
- Stay away from civil disturbances and demonstrations.
Be Unpredictable
- Vary your route to and from work and the time you leave
and return home.
- Vary the way you dress.
- Don't exercise at the same time and place every day,
never alone, on deserted streets, or country roads.
- Let people close to you know where you are going,
what you'll be doing, and when you should be back.
Be Alert
- Watch for anything/anyone suspicious or out of place.
This includes vehicles, delivery vans, etc. parked in
your neighborhood.
- Don't give personal information over the telephone,
via email, chat rooms, on your website, etc. Don't just
throw away periodicals, billing statements, etc. that
contain your name, address, account numbers, etc. -
shred/destroy the address label or page where such
information appears.
- If you think you are being followed, go to a pre-
selected secure area (local police station, well lighted
public place, etc.).
- Immediately report the incident to the local law
enforcement agencies, or your local Embassy (if overseas).
Try to note the make/model, color, license plate, driver &
passengers, of the suspect vehicle (if you have a cell phone,
you can be giving authorities a description while you are
enroute to your pre-selected secure area).
This may be a smack of paranoia but those of us that have
experience in law enforcement, physical security, anti-
terrorism, etc. know that terrorists & criminals often seek
out easier "soft targets" rather than the difficult "hard
targets".
By implementing the above techniques and the 130+ other
methods in my E-book "How To Make Yourself A HARD TARGET
For Terrorists", you will significantly enhance you, your
loved ones' and friends' safety.
For information on how to obtain your copy, go to:
http://www.wbdoyle.com/hardtarget.html...
...or send a blank email to:
mailto:hardtarget@wbdoyle.com.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the "HARD TARGET"
ebook series ("works-in-progress"):
HARD TARGET Vol 1
"How To Make Yourself A HARD TARGET For Terrorists!"
HARD TARGET Vol 2
"Your Guide To Terrorism"
HARD TARGET Vol 3
"Basic Terrorism 101"
HARD TARGET Vol 4
"How To Increase Your TERRORISM AWARENESS"
HARD TARGET Vol 5
"Terrorist Incidents 19XX - 2001"
HARD TARGET Vol 6
"How To PROTECT YOURSELF From Terrorists"
HARD TARGET Vol 7
"How To DETECT Terrorist/Criminal SURVEILLANCE"
HARD TARGET Vol 8
"How To Survive As A TERRORIST HOSTAGE"
About the Author
William B. Doyle served over 20 years in the U.S.
Navy and trained over 1000 military personnel, family
members & DOD civilians as an Anti-Terrorism Training
Officer. He also has experience as a Naval Law Enforce-
ment, Physical Security and Force Protection Officer.