Police
Safety Information
Tourist Self-Awareness
Travel Safety
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Consider a cell phone for auto
- If being followed, drive to hospital, fire-hall, 24-hr. market,
police station
- Travel well lit, busy streets
- Travel with someone
- Always lock doors immediately when entering vehicle
- If you break down, use cell phone...If car is off the roadway and
in safe area, raise hood, 4 way flashers, stay in car
- Be familiar with changing a flat tire...at a minimum have all the
tools you'll need
- Let someone know your route and ETA's
- If possible, don't carry valuables or large amounts of cash...Credit
Cards are best
Parking Lot Safety
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Carry a cell phone
- Ask for an escort to your auto
- Don't overload your arms
- Have your keys ready in hand
- Consider having a metal ink pen
- Mace is legal to carry in Tennessee, except for on air craft
- If you notice something suspicious, avoid the situation
- Have a plan....have you seen the police?
Hotel/Motel Safety
- Never open the door to a stranger... always verify
- Always keep your door locked
- Be careful not to let your room number on the key be easily seen
- Consider displaying your "do not disturb" sign on the
door
- Always be sure that the adjoining door is locked on your side
- Never leave valuables inside your auto
- If you have valuables, never leave them in the room, a hotel safe
is a possibility