MORE TIPS

One serial killer has used a recording of a crying baby to get women to open their doors.  If you hear a baby, call the police.

Buy a large dog dish, fill it with water and place it by an outside door to make the bad guys think you have a big dog!

Whenever I am walking alone, I always carry my keys with each key slipped between each finger while my hand is in a fist.  This way if anyone approaches me, one punch will do major damage.   Denise

A pen in hand can make a useful  weapon.  Chances are an assailant who would take a gun away from you will leave the pen you seem to be fumbling with alone.  It's harsh, but a hard jab in the eye of your attacker could give you enough time to get away and save your life.   Steve Weaver, Balkan Siding, OKC

Give your old phone to the national Donate a Phone campaign to benefit victims of domestic violence.  Click on the link for more information.