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Safety While Traveling

It is important to remember that you must practice your personal safety “security conscious” lifestyle, even while you are traveling for business reasons or on vacation. Many areas of the world have a higher incidence of crime than Winnipeg, and it pays to TakeAction to ensure your trip is safe and successful.

The best prevention is precaution.

BEFORE TAKING A TRIP

Use a reputable travel agency.

Learn as much as you can about your destination

Select the safest routes using current maps and travel information

If traveling to another country check with the Government of Canada Department of Foreign Affairs. They will inform you of any travel advisories regarding security problems or health conditions in that country.

Pack wisely. Being overburdened with luggage makes you more of a target

Avoid packing valuables or items you cannot afford to replace or have stolen

Never put personal information on luggage tags (use business instead of home phone number).

Never leave luggage unattended

Lock all luggage

Dress wisely (avoid looking like a “tourist” or appearing wealthy).

Leave a complete travel schedule with a trusted family member or friend (where and when you will be at a location and how you can be reached)

HOTEL AND MOTEL SAFETY

Choose reputable establishments (recommended by travel agency or auto club, etc.)

Do a complete security check of the room with hotel staff present

Ensure there is a peep hole in the door and that the dead bolt and other locks are in good working order

When in the room keep the doors locked (purchase a travel door lock for added security)

Never open your door to anyone you do not know (if the person states they work for the hotel, call the front desk and confirm this before allowing them entry).

Keep valuables locked in the hotel safe and get a receipt

RENTAL CARS AND TAXIS

Always use reputable car rental and licensed taxi companies if possible

Record the name and license number of the cab and driver

Know the route you want to take and instruct the driver

Choose a rental car company that does not advertise or identify its vehicles as rentals

Keep car doors locked and windows rolled up at all times

Keep valuables out of sight and locked in the trunk

Keep purses on the floor under the seat

If you wish more information or have any questions about Personal Safety While Traveling, please contact the Winnipeg Police Service Community Relations Unit at 986-6322.

If you would like a Police Officer to provide a Power Point Presentation on this topic please contact our office at 986-6322. Due to the demand, we request you contact us at least six weeks prior to the event. Most presentations are one hour in duration and handouts are provided. The presentation is free of charge - room to be supplied by the organization requesting the presentation, with a minimum of 20 attendees.