49 News reported on self-defense tips from police:
Chuck Haggard and Kristen Hren with the Defensive Tactic Department of the Topeka Police Department visited with 49 News about ways to keep from being attacked.
Situation awareness is key, Haggard said.
“One of the most important things is having your attention where it needs to be,” he said. “A lot of times when one is walking through a parking lot your distracted by your cell phone, you’re doing something else.”
Those activities sends a body language message to a perpetrator that you are not paying attention to your environment, which would make you an easier victim, he said.
The correct approach is to walk assertively by scanning your surroundings and having your keys ready.
“That’s going to send body language that you’re prepared, you’re looking out for yourself,” he said.
Haggard said some people can be too polite, which can lead to dangerous situations.
“If you offend a guy by not getting on an elevator, then so be it,” he said. “You don’t want to polite yourself into being a victim.”
There’s also a video that shows some defense moves for actual physical defense.
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