Change direction if you feel threatened, and walk or run toward other people, stores, or a lighted house. Don't converse with strangers. Call the police if the problem persists. Keep a log of when you receive calls. At Home Good locks on windows and doors make it difficult for assailants and burglars to get in.
Most rental units have dead-bolt locks on doors leading to the outside.
For a copy of our Apartment Guide to Safety, call our Crime Prevention Unit at 553-1140. When you are home alone, pull shades or curtains after dark. If you let someone in and have second thoughts, be assertive. Tell him or her to leave. Call a friend or neighbor to come over.