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Safe living alone is taking charge of your environment and lifestyle. Millions of people are safe living alone because they plan it that way. Safe living alone requires an intentional security vigilance and mindset. Most people living alone build a safety network of friends and neighbors. Safe Living Alone Requires the Same Security Vigilance and Mindset Interview by Emily Bell with Zillow magazine. Podcast Time Stamps: [00:40] -- CrimeSchool.com/38 show introduction and initial thoughts. [01:58] -- Interview about safe living alone with Emily Bell at Zillow. [02:45] -- Location of the residence is a factor that determines crime risk. [03:20] -- Type of housing and density affects crime risk. [04:00] -- On large rental housing properties most people appear as strangers. [04:45] -- Safe living alone involves intentional control over the environment. [05:20] -- Lifestyle choices make a difference in crime risk and safe living alone. [06:25] -- Most crime victims involving strangers were not paying attention [09:00] -- Should people pretend to others that they are not living alone? [09:35] -- Advantage to safe living alone is being in charge of environments. [10:30] -- Level of awareness when out in public makes a difference to safety. [11:20] -- Looking down at smartphones too often compromises awareness. [14:00] -- Smartphone apps will not help during a physical confrontation. [15:00] -- Safe living alone requires a security plan for being able to see at night. [16:00] -- Should women carry pepper-spray for self defense against assailants? The best home security phone app is between your earsTweet This Safe Living Alone Security Plan Tips Do crime risk research for a location before selecting a residence. Higher floor apartment units limit criminal access from the ground level. Develop a network of family, friends, and neighbors to support you. Call on this network to stand by while repairmen are in your home. A security plan and safe routines will reduce exposure to crime risk. Ask for help to test the quality of doors, locks, and window access points. Make sure rental housing units replaced or re-keyed all door locks. Lock doors, windows, and use an alarm system every time you go out. Use light timers to simulate occupancy or if planning to return at night. Be on high-alert outside your apartment or vehicle door and scan area. Carry a flashlight if often out at night and need to walk in dark areas. Don't use full name on a mailbox if it describes a woman living alone. Be sure telephone answering machine doesn't announce alone status. Beware of social media postings that identify location or living alone status. Never open your door to strangers without knowing who is on the other side. Rely on your fear instinct and investigate or avoid suspicious circumstances. Plan your movements day and night and make contingency plans to be safe. Related Safe Living Alone Podcasts Home Security Burglars, Robbers, Safe Rooms 10 Reasons Why Burglars Choose Your Home Home Invasion Robbery Scotty McCreery American Idol Star Learn More about Premises Liability Litigation Download the book written by Crime School host Chris McGoey. Security Expert’s Guide to Premises Liability Litigation. Evaluating Crime Foreseeability and Inadequate Security Cases. Biography of Chris McGoey Testimonials from a few clients Speaking Engagements Media Interviews Premises Liability Litigation Book Retain Chris as a Security Expert Witness Hire Chris as a Security Consultant Chris McGoey Blog Article Index Crime School Podcast Index Connect with Chris McGoey Email  213-537-3505  Twitter