The Jamaica Constabulary Force has released a series of tips designed to protect persons from being victims of rape. Yesterday, we published the first set of tips on how members of the public could protect themselves. Today, we conclude the series of pointers.

Be aware of the possibility of being raped ... it could happen to you.

Safety Tips While Driving

n Never pick up hitchhikers.

n Keep car doors locked at all times. While walking to your car, look under the car.

n Before entering your car, look into the back seat and on the floor board.

n Always have your keys ready to unlock the car door and enter without delay. Never walk across the parking lot digging in your purse for your keys; have them in your hand before leaving the building.

n Make certain that you have enough gas to get where you are going and always keep your vehicle in good running condition.

n If possible, travel on well lighted, busy streets and avoid isolated back roads and short cuts.

n If your are being followed, drive to the nearest open business for help, or drive to a police station.

n Never leave your house keys with your car keys at a service station or any other public place.

n Women driving alone should never stop to aid a stranger in a stalled vehicle. Proceed to an open business, and report the stalled vehicle to the police.

n If you have trouble, raise the hood, and stay in your vehicle. When someone offers assistance, roll the window down just enough to talk to them. Ask them to stop at the first phone to call a relative, friend, garage or the police for you. Yesterday, THE WEEKEND STAR published a series of safety tips to protect the public against being victims of rape. Today, we publish additional tips on how Never get into a stranger's car.

Safety Tips For Young people

n Children should be made aware of the dangers of accepting rides from or talking to strangers.

n Children should be encouraged to talk with their parents if they ever have a problem with strangers, friends or relatives.

n Children should know a safe, well-travelled route to take to and from school. Isolated areas should be avoided.

Reporting A Rape

If you are raped, call 119 or the nearest police station.

DON'T CHANGE CLOTHES OR TAKE A BATH OR SHOWER and do NOT EAT or SMOKE or CHEW GUM.

All physical evidence, including seminal fluids, hair, blood types, and scrapings of flesh form the victim's nails are used in court. Avoid using the bathroom prior to the exam if possible.

Information Most Needed By Police:

1. Car licence, make or model and colour

2. Approximate age, weight and height

3. Hair colour and length of hair

4. Colour of eyes

5. Clothing

6. Any unusual marks, scars, tattoos, rings, etc

7. Any facial hair or odours.

Practice being observant so that if you are raped or attacked, you will be able to remember and identify the assailant.