SECURITY TIPS (PART 47)

...Security Tips for the Election Period

If you belong to a particular political party and there is an argument about another political party, then it is important that you do not join in. This is so that you don't dabble into the argument that may lead to a fight.

election period in various countries of the world, may be a time for violence to develop; therefore it is appropriate that you do not stay out late. As a matter of fact you have got to get home early.

- ci ally in public: Do not attempt to critic i se any politician of the opposition party in your community in public. This is because if you do, you might be stepping on the toes of opposition supporters who may want to be harmful.

campaign uniforms to polling units: If you belong to any political party, it may be better that you do not wear political party uniforms or insignia. This is so that you do not attract the attention of opposition party members who may be irritated by it. More often than not these party members may be all out to injure others.

of the ways to be security conscious during election time is to always stay abreast with issues. One of the ways to comfortably do this is by listening to the news always.

for at the polls:

During election period, people have different candidates they pledge allegiance to. Some of them go as far as in the same camp with them. Therefore it would do you well not to disclose whom you plan to vote for.

home: One of the ways to stay secure during elections is by returning home after casting your vote. Staying back, for loitering with other supporters after casting your vote may be detrimental. Although this is dicey as people are encouraged to protect their votes.

expensive gadgets : If you have plans to move around with huge amount of cash during election, then you want to consider having a re-think, as this is no time to do such. Miscreants take advantage of the period to rob people of with expensive gadgets. You would be doing yourself a world of good, if you do not move around with expensive gadgets. This is so that you do not run into scoundrels who may want to rob you off them.

very needful that you do not associate yourself with undefined crowd or group of people who take delight in analysing political issues and candidates in public.

- portant that you minimize your family outings Outings during elections. This is because of the pockets of troubles which may en sue and which makes your family vulnerable to any attack.

election period is a period that enforces the stay at home order. Therefore, it is vital to store up the house with all the food stuff and ingredients that are needed I'm order to avoid incessant outings to the markets and malls.

details handy, then you may want to know that you need to do this so that you can call whenever you need medical assistance during elections.

ways that you may be fermenting security trouble is when you decide to vote twice or more. There may be other party candidates that may want to get violent with you. So vote for your candidate just once. (In any case, this renders your vote a nullity with the card reader)

be safe, it is forbidden to talk recklessly at the polling unit about any candidate or the election process. Doing this may attract some grave consequences.

the elections your candidate wins, then it is important that you celebrate in a civil manner. It is no time to begin to paint the town red in a lavish style. Remember, that some folks who are in support of the opposition may not be happy.

Do not put yourself up to be used by politicians to perpetrate election violence. This is because some opposition people might as well be lurking in the dark to harm those who do this.