I just returned from a Women’s Council of Realtors’ luncheon where the speaker was a 30 year veteran from the Police Department.  Since this month is safety month, one simple tip I came away with was the 5 second visual prior to leaving your home or any other place.  Stop and look at your surroundings for 5 seconds to see if anyone may be lurking in the area.  A predator is less likely to attack if he knows he has been noticed and move on to another target.  Food for thought.  Be safe!