83 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers Safety Planning (continued) • List of medications; • Medical records; • Lease/mortgage documents/house deed; • House insurance; • Keys to house, car, office; • Keys to mail box and safety deposit boxes; • Immigration papers; • Landed immigrant documents including work permits; • Divorce documents; • Personal address book; and • Items of special or sentimental value. Planning forYour Own Safety ifYouWork with or Care for a Person ExperiencingViolence Everyone who cares for others has the right to feel and be safe. However, your safety may be at risk in the presence of: • People with a history of violent or unpredictable behaviour; • Firearms or other weapons; and • Dangerous animals such as guard dogs. The guidelines below may help in making decisions about visiting a person who may experience violence at their home. Ahead of time: • Call ahead to assess the situation. Do not enter the home if you suspect or sense danger, either objectively (you receive a report of violence, or hear or witness it occurring) or intuitively (you “just have a feeling”); • Have a cell phone with you, especially if the person has no phone; • Let someone know where you will be.You may want that person to call you and confirm your safety while you are at the person’s home; • Ask a friend or colleague to go with you on the visit; • Bring essential phone numbers such as local police and emergency services; • Know the area and region before your visit. Bring a street map or have a GPS (Global Positioning System) tool with you; and • Carry only what you need (briefcase or notebook). Lock your purse or wallet out of sight in your car. Keep your keys on you at all time. During the home visit: • Do not enter a home if your instinct tells you not to go in; • If you arrived by taxi, ask the driver to wait outside. Tell him or her which apartment you are going to. If you are not out in a given time, ask the driver to call your cell phone; •When going into a home, note the location of the phone.Try to stay near an exit door at all times. Avoid being cornered or turning your back to anyone; • Note any obstacles that may hinder a fast exit. Think up a quick exit plan; • Be aware of household objects that could potentially be used as weapons against you. Even a crutch or hot coffee can be used as weapons. • Do not stay if you are being threatened. Leave immediately. • If you need help immediately, and others may hear you, try shouting “Fire!” www.gov.nl.ca abuse hurts at any age
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