23h (edited) • SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
I know this is off topic but it is very important.
Whether you are a child, teen or an adult, there is a very serious possibility that at some point in time; someone may attempt to follow you with intent of doing harm! I'm not trying to scare you, I'm trying to EDUCATE you on how you and /or your loved ones can remain safe!
DADS! IT IS VERY MUCH YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOUR WIVES AND CHILDREN KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT THERE TO PROTECT THEM!
TEACH THIS RELIGIOUSLY!
First off, this isn’t hypothetical for me. I am a retired NYPD Motorcycle Patrol Sergeant and I learned early on that while I was out there trying to protect you and your family, I couldn't always be there to protect my family either. The reality of that hit home for me hard!
Several years ago, my wife was out shopping with our kids and noticed a man following them. My wife’s first instinct? RUN!
This would have been a very bad choice because while she may have been able to evade the person following them, the kids WOULD NOT! Instead, she walked into the nearest store and asked the staff to call store security very loudly. He was gone in seconds.
That experience sent me down a rabbit hole. I started going through everything I could find from personal safety and criminology specialists and what I learned completely changed what I taught my family.
Because running? That’s the one thing most experts agree you should NOT do. The second you take off, you show fear. And fear is exactly what pushes someone with bad intent to move faster, not back off.
Here’s what I taught mine instead:
👉 Confirm it first. Shift direction slightly and keep your normal pace. An innocent person won’t follow. Someone with intent will. Three turns in a row tells you everything.
👉 Walk toward people and cameras. Step into any store. Get close to the register. Being visible in a monitored space is often enough to make someone disappear.
👉DO NOT GO HOME! If you lead them to where you live, you’ve given them something they didn’t have before. Go public instead.
👉 Say your location out loud. Take out your phone and say clearly where you are even with no one on the line. People who follow others tend to back off the moment someone’s whereabouts are spoken.
👉 Ask a couple or a family nearby for help and be specific. Say: “Can you stay with me for 30 seconds? I think someone’s following me.” Specialists say specific asks work. Vague ones get ignored.
The goal isn’t to scare your family, it’s to make sure they have a plan before their brain freezes.
My family did that day and yours can too!
Recap:
If you feel you are being followed, stay calm, trust your intuition, and immediately move to a busy, well-lit public place, such as a store or police station. Do not go home. Contact law enforcement (911) if you feel in danger. Change your route to confirm if they are following you.
Immediate Safety Actions (On Foot or Driving):
- Do Not Go Home: Do not reveal your home address.
- Move to Public Areas: Go to a police station, fire station, or a busy, well-lit store/cafe.
- Confirm Suspicion: Change direction or cross the street to see if they follow.
- Call for Help:
Call 911 or a trusted person, letting them know your location.
- Make Noise/Be Seen: If on foot, enter a crowded place, or create a disturbance to attract attention.
- Keep Distance: If driving, do not let them box you in. Drive to a police station.
If You Are Being Stalked (Digital/Persistent):
- Block & Secure: Block the person on all social media and phones.
- Privacy Settings: Set social media to private and stop sharing your location.
- Report: Document all incidents and report them to the police.
- Check for Tracking Devices: If you suspect digital tracking, consider checking your vehicle for unknown Bluetooth trackers.
If You Feel in Danger:
- Call 911 immediately.
- Make Your Presence Known: Make eye contact or directly ask them why they are following you if you are in a safe, public space.
If you are currently in danger, please call emergency services.
1
2 comments
I know this is off topic but it is very important.
powered by
skool.com/servants-building-faith-1033
Faith Built Upon a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ and the Truth of the Gospel
Suggested communities
Powered by