Street tips that might save your life, and other advice right now
Happy New Year, and good luck on having a safe and happy 2014. If you are a victim of rape or aggravated assault indoors ✗ Don't yell "rape" ✓ Yell "fire" Sadly, few people want to help a rape victim and walk into an icky situation. Many people wont think twice about breaking down your door and risking their life to help a fire victim. If your life is in danger and you call 911 ✗ Don't say "please send help" ✓ Say "officer assist, shots fired" Yes, police will respond to help you if you are being attacked by someone or an intruder with a gun is walking in to your house. But 10 police will respond if they believe another police officer is in danger. Bonus tip: you will go to jail for doing this, make sure it is worth it. If you are robbed on the street ✗ Don't yell "he took my purse" ✓ Yell "he gotta gun" "He took my purse" is your problem and probably wont get immedi