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So much about personal safety revolves around being aware of your environment and knowing what is happening around you. But how do you keep yourself safe when you stumble into a situation outside of your control?

Take, for example, Richard. Though Richard is fictional, he finds himself in a situation that causes worry for thousands of people around the world.

Social media is a wonderful tool that allows people to find strangers with similar interests and make connections. However, just like every other tool, there are plenty of people looking to exploit those they meet online for nefarious reasons. Molly woke up on the morning of her 13th birthday feeling enthused and excited. She kicked off the blankets and ran downstairs into the kitchen where she found her mother and father waiting for her. “Surprise!” they shouted, and Molly’s mother handed her a small box wrapped in multicolored, balloon-covered paper. Molly tore into the paper with gusto, her eyes going wide at the sight of the latest smartphone.

Oxford Township, Michigan, is home to the Wildcats and the most recent school shooting, which resulted in the deaths of four students and injured six more, including a teacher. Students were forced to evacuate the school on November 30th. In the video below, students recorded themselves hiding in a classroom while communicating with someone outside the door who was pretending to be the police but was actually 15 year old Ethan Crumbly, the student responsible for what is now the 30th school shooting of 2021. 17-year-old Madisyn Baldwin, 14-year-old Hana St. Juliana, 16-year-old Tate Myre, and 17-year-old Justin Shilling succumbed to their injuries after the shooting.

Stephanie is a coed at a state school. Because of her workload, she’s had to schedule one of her classes at night. One night just as class was letting out, she stopped to speak with her professor about an upcoming assignment. All the other students shuffle out of the room, leaving just Stephanie and the professor alone. A few minutes later, Stephanie, having gotten her answers, leaves the building. With winter approaching, the campus is pitch dark, with only the lamps lining the paved walks to light the ways. Stephanie zips her coat up a little higher as she makes her way to the parking lot on the other side of campus. This late at night, the campus is practically deserted, all of the other students already long gone.

Sometimes being armed with the skills and knowledge to protect yourself is not enough. Being able to utilize those skills and bring information to an authority who can address a potential situation is just as vital. The Sundance Hotel is one of the finest establishments in the Miami area. Though it is not situated on the shoreline itself, it has a stunning view of the beach and overlooks the crystal blue waters of the ocean. It’s been known as a hotspot for some of the hottest names in Hollywood and the music industry, and often sponsors music festivals right on the beach.

Overhearing The Neighbors Fight?
As individuals, we are encouraged to mind our own business and not get involved with other people’s drama, but when it comes to witnessing violence when do we decide to get involved and help those who can’t help themselves? This fictional story is meant to display exactly how domestic violence affects bystanders. Approximately One In Four Women Experience Domestic Violence From An Intimate Partner. Megan lived alone in a two-bedroom apartment that she had rented for the past two years. The couple across the hall was usually friendly, but she often overheard them arguing at times.

Situational awareness will help you recognize danger. Recognizing what’s happening around you is the best way to ensure your Situational Awareness. However, there are some situations where your attention needs to be placed in a specific location, such as driving to work. So how can you be aware of danger when you can’t get a full view of your environment? Route 523 is a two-hundred-mile stretch of open highway that cuts through the center of the state, and it’s the most direct road for Samuel Ackerman to get to the office. Usually the traffic in the morning is stop and go.