"Personal Safety and Security Abroad"

Note to Mama- this is a "we would rather you have this information and not need it than a this could seriously happen to you" information.

We recieved a "Personal Safety and Security Overseas" paper/sheets of paper. It had tons of info (read 8 pages) so I will include the main titles only. Well, expand on a few pieces that are intersing to me. Also, it has tons of really good info, and if you are interested me comment, or email and I will send a copy to you. So some of this is info I think others should know.

Pre-Depature
Air Travel
Ground Travel
At the hotel
Awareness
Residential

If you become a Victim.

• remain calm and alert
• if the assailant demand property, give it upAgainst overwhelming odds (weapons, multiple assailants) try reasoning, cajoiling, begging, any psychologial ploy
• If you feel your life in endangered and you decide to physically resist, commit to the decision with every fiber of your being. Turn fear into fury.

Hijacking/Kidnapping

Yes you read that right. We have a section on personal safety overseas on kidnappping. Here it is in its entirity:

As an American/Westerner you may be targeted for kidnapping. Those who  perpetrate these crimes are either promoting a political agenda and//or seeking to gain financial ir political dividend. Travelers are highly advised to be aware whether there is a history or rik (known threats, tareting) of kidnapping in places they attend to travel and take necessary precaitions {note to mama- there isn't}. Because histage situations vary greatly, the following considerations should be applied based on one's best judgement at the time:

-The US government policy not to pay ransom to kidnappers is firm.

-The gratest risk of physical harm exists at the point of capture and during a resue attempt or upon release.

-Remain cal and alert, exert control on emotions and behaviors.

-Be passively cooperative, but maintain your dignity.

-Assume an inconspicious posture, avoid direct eye contact with captors.

-Avoide resistance, belligerence or threatening movements.

Make reasonable, low-key requests for personal compforts (bathroom breaks, a blanket, exercise, books to read, etc.)

- If questoned keep your answers short. Volunteer nothing.

-As a captive situation draws out, try to establish some rapport with your captors.
-Avoid discussing contentious issues (politics, religion, ethnicity, etc)
-Establish a daily regiment to maintain yourself physically and mentally.
-Eat what your captors provide. Consume little food and drink. Avoid alcohol.
-Keep a positive, hopeful attitude.
-Attempt to escape only after weighing the risks and when you are certain to succeed.

 

So here you go- how to avoid a getting kidnapped, but if you do, here you go, directions on what to do.

 

See you around the globe!