Published on Monday, September 21, 2009
By Daily Breeze Staff Writer
Bus safety
Gardena. The following tips on bus safety come from the Gardena Police Department's personal safety booklet.
To read the entire publication, go online to www.gardenapd
.org.
While waiting for a bus:
Try to avoid isolated bus stops.
Stand away from the curb until the bus arrives.
Do not open your purse or wallet while boarding the bus. Have your pass or money ready in your hand.
Do not invite trouble. Keep gold chains out of sight, don't flash your jewelry, and turn your rings around so the stones don't show.
On board the bus:
During off hours, ride as near to the driver as possible.
Stay alert and be aware of the people around you.
If someone bothers you, change seats and/or tell the driver.
Carry your wallet inside your coat or in a front pocket. A comb placed horizontally in the fold of your wallet will alert you if someone tries to remove it from your pocket.
Keep your handbag in front of you and hold it close to your body with both hands
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