The 5 Nightly Habits I Beg Every Woman Living Alone to Follow — Retired Female Cop Explains

The 5 Nightly Habits I Beg Every Woman Living Alone to Follow — Retired Female Cop Explains The worst moment to discover that your phone is downstairs, your bedroom latch doesn't catch and the kitchen window is still open is when you hear a door being forced. As a retired female police officer, I'm asking you to give yourself a short routine before bed — one you can finish while the house is quiet and your hands are steady. In this video: how to close the day at every entrance you used, how to set your privacy and your doorstep boundary (and what to say to an unexpected late-night caller), how to use alarms and cameras for what they actually do, how to prepare your bedside so you can act before you're fully awake, and how to keep your route and response ready — then let the routine end so you can sleep. This is general safety information. In an emergency, call 911. If you're worried about someone who knows you, contact a specialist support service for a personalized safety plan. Sources: - FCC — Text to 911: what you need to know - National Domestic Violence Hotline — safety planning