Odisha Police

• Never leave your doors open or unlocked.

• Don't work in your backyard with your front door unlocked.

• Never open the door to strangers, no matter what excuse they have for calling on you.

• A peep-hole and safety chain will allow you to identify strangers without endangering yourself.

• If possible fix CCTV Camera for safety.

• When going out leave your valuables at home.

• Never carry more cash than you need.

• Don't walk in deserted or dark areas alone.

• Carry your bag close to your body.

• Keep your change in your purse or wallet and credit cards and notes in an inside pocket, never in the back pocket of your trousers.

• Avoid waiting at deserted terminals, wait in well-lit areas.

• In a bus or train, be aware of people who look or act suspiciously, raise alarm if need be, intimate to other passengers and Police.

• Never take food or other articles from unknown passenger.

• Never share your personal data with other passengers.

• Never leave your handbag or purse in your trolley.

• Never place your wallet or handbag on the counter.

• Beware of pickpockets and bag snatchers in shopping malls.

• Use antivirus software and keep it up to date.

• Never open / respond any mail / attachment from unknown sender.

• Always remember to sign out properly after using your account.

• Give strong password. Change your password on regular basis as per the password policy.

• Back up your computer data.

• Don't share access to your computer with strangers.

• Never share personal data with others.

• Disconnect from the Internet when not in use.

• Guard yourself against Phishing.

• Give strong password. Change your password on regular basis as per the password policy.

• Never share personal data with others.

• Always remember to sign out properly after using your account.

• Use antivirus software and keep it up to date.

• Update the operating system and application patches.

• Never open / respond any mail / attachment from unknown sender.

• It is always safe to deposit your valuables in safe deposit vault of any Bank.

• Use of modern security gadgets is always advantageous.

• Install a peephole in your front door and always check the identity of strangers before you let them inside your home.

• Never leave spare keys in open or in the conventional hiding places.

• Verify the identity of any repairmen.

• Inform your society about the visitors, so that their identity could be checked at the gate of the society.

• A well-designed electronic alarm system attached to the office of your Housing Society or to the watchman’s cabin would be advisable so as to send alarm signals to all simultaneously.

• Employ a servant after verifying his real name, native address with the help of the nearest Police Station.

• Don't use your mobile phone while driving.

• Use seat belt.

• Don't drink and drive.

• Avoid speed driving.

• Take special care about children, senior citizens and pedestrians.

• Don't drive if tired.

• Always observe and anticipate other road users.

• Always wear helmet.

• Don't try to multitask.

• Do not break the signal.

• Be very careful while driving in school areas, hospitals, road intersections and main road junctions.

• Maintain safe distance.

• Travel with tickets.

• Always use Foot Over Bridge (FOB) while changing platforms.

• Do not try to entrain or detrain when the train is in motion.

• Do not carry any inflammable article or crackers in compartment.

• Do not accept any food or beverages offered by strangers.

• Any unclaimed luggage or suit case if found in the compartment or railway premises, intimate RPF/TTE/GRP or any other Railway Official.

• Suspicious movements or action by anybody if noticed shall be brought to the notice of the RPF/GRP or any other Railway Official.

• Secure your luggage in the compartment by chaining the same to the hooks provided.

• Always pay close attention to the ATM and your surroundings.

• Enter PIN Confidentially.

• Never count cash at the machine or in public.

• Closely monitor your bank statements, as well as your balances, and immediately report any problems to your bank.

• Identify safe place outside house where you and your family member can take shelter.

• Ensure there is no obstruction en-route to the safe place.

• Ensure each member of family has knowledge about first-aid and always keep some medicines.

• Ensure heavy hanging articles are hanged away from sleeping/sitting place.

• Ensure technique of earthquake protection and materials as well as other safety measures are used during construction of new house.

• Have your house/building assessed by qualified engineer and also ensure regular renovation and repair of any crack in house/building to avoid fall during earthquake.

• Remain calm, stay where you are, and do not get panic.

• Ensure there is no obstruction en-route to the safe place.

• Ensure each member of family has knowledge about first-aid and always keep some medicines.

• Ensure heavy hanging articles are hanged away from sleeping/sitting place.

• Ensure technique of earthquake protection and materials as well as other safety measures are used during construction of new house.

• Have your house/building assessed by qualified engineer and also ensure regular renovation and repair of any crack in house/building to avoid fall during earthquake.

• Remain calm, stay where you are, and do not get panic.

• Be away from articles likely to fall.

• In case being inside old & weak structure / house / buildings, take fastest and safest route to get out.

• Don’t use elevators/lift, but take staircase to reach in open space.

• Move out to the open space, away from buildings, electric poles / lines and trees.

• Do not re-enter your house if damaged and also avoid visiting damaged building / structures unless properly inspected.

DO's.

• Ensure safety and security of every member of the family.

• Don’t panic, remain calm.

• Take extra care to those who required special assistance like infants, elderly, ladies & disabled.

• Switch off the cooking gas, electricity, and switch on only after ensuring that there was no leakage.

• Return home only after confirmation that house is safe.

Don'ts.

• Don’t enter any damaged building / structure / house.

• Don’t allow crowd near damaged structure / buildings.

• Don’t use elevators / lift until/unless checked / found and declared serviceable.

Safety Measures before Flood.

• Make sure that people residing in flood prone area are fully aware of dangers of flood.

• Listen instructions conveyed by media, radio or local authorities about heavy or prolonged rainfall in your area and follow strictly.

• Keep essential flood rescue equipments.

Safety Measures during Flood.

• Do not be panic.

• Keep your essential stores, safe and dry.

• Keep in touch with local media, listen to radio and follow instruction strictly.

• Don’t take vehicle or water flooded road without collecting proper information about its depth / current.

Measures after Flood.

• Keep updated about latest radio broadcast regarding present situation of flood.

• Don’t switch on electrical connection till flood affected house is fully dried up.

• Ensure spreading of lime bleaching powder, D.D.T. etc. in and around your house.

• Take medicine injections and other precautions as advised by local medical authorities.

• Once the cyclone warning is issued, do not be panic immediately go to a safe place such as cyclone shelters.

• Turn off the electricity and gas supply.

• Stay calm.

• Always keep emergency kit ready in the house, containing a torch, a first aid kit, a sleeping bag, biscuit and water to take along with you at the time of cyclone.

• The coastal fishermen must always keep a transistor in their boats and listen to the weather forecast regularly.

• Treat every firearm as loaded.

• Pass or accept only an open or unloaded firearm.

• Loaded or unloaded, always point the muzzle in a safe direction.

• Load a firearm only when ready to fire.

• Completely unload before leaving the shooting area.

• Never leave firearms in a vehicle that is unattended.

• Plan your travel and accommodation.

• Take your identity card, ticket and medicine with you.

• Be careful to your diet and hygiene.

• Keep your belongings safe.

• Don't disclose any personal / private matters before anybody.

• Be careful about the suspicious movement / action of anybody.

• Change the currency only from Official Money Changers.

• In case of any trouble intimate to the Police Station.

• Remain alert and vigilant, for suspicious bags, packages or vehicles; people acting suspiciously at stations and airports, and report any concerns to the Police or the appropriate authorities.

• Nobody should be allowed to enter inside the temple/Important Places with any article, viz. bags, vanity bags, packets, cameras etc.

• Never touch any outdoor wires with your body or any other objects.

• Keep electrical appliances and toys away from water.

• Watch out for damaged cords outside (or inside) electrical equipment.

• Limit number of plugs in each outlet.

• Keep electrical appliances away from children.

• Always use insulated lifter to pick utensils from burning stove.

• Put out match sticks before throwing into dustbin, or use gas lighter.

• Always keep safe distance from electric ports.

• Always keep safe distance from open fire.

• Know the traffic signals and signs.

• Look both sides to cross the road.

• Always walk on the sidewalk or keep to your left.

• Don't take your head or hands out of moving vehicle.

• Ensure that you are aware of traffic signals, signs and traffic symbols.

• Always use crosswalks or zebra crossings.

• Avoid running across the street.

• Use sideways or footpaths while walking.

• Be careful while crossing high speed roads and multiple road junctions.

• If you have visibility problem, request someone to assist you in crossing the road.

• While taking their children to school themselves, they should take proper care of their safety.

• Parents must ensure that the children acquire the right knowledge and skills for safe use of roads.

• Parents should teach their children the basic rules of the road, how to walk and cross the road.

• Parents should not allow their minor children to drive.

• Do not disclose your bank account number/user name/password to anyone.

• Never take an introduction from an unknown person for the purpose of opening an account in your bank or introduce an unknown person.

• Keep track on cheques/drafts/pay orders made by you and sent through post/courier services.

• As far as possible bank transactions should be handled personally.

• Take adequate care for safe keeping of your cheque book and other important bank documents.

• Monthly statements of your bank accounts should be invariably checked regularly.

• Inform the Police immediately about any suspicious financial speculation and other agencies.

• Turn off all lights/ appliances when not in use.

• Replace incandescent Bulb by LED and Energy Efficient Tube Light, Electric Fan etc.

• Use energy efficient star rated appliances.

• Use natural or herbal colours.

• Use the goggles.

• Wear full-sleeved shirts and long pants.

• Apply generous amounts of petroleum jelly or moisturisers on the skin. To safeguard the scalp and hair, apply coconut oil.

• Respect other’s wishes, and not force an unwilling to play.

• Avoid oral contact with colours.