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Most violent demos happen at night
- Wear dark clothing
- Carry the minimum money necessary
- Use a mobile phone discreetly
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Carry a minimum amount of equipment
NO bulging camera bag or laptop computer
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Don’t use flash
It’ll pinpoint you, and you may get a brick by return
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Don’t wander off on your own
Stick with colleagues, or in sight of police lines.
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Always try to be on the move
Don’t stand still for more than a few moments; you tend to stay alert if you’re on the move, and always be aware of what’s going on around you.
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Don’t hold extended conversations on your mobile phone
It’ll distract you from what’s going on around you. If the office keep calling you, tell them to stop. You’ve got a riot to cover.
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Use a concealed zip fastened pocket for valuables
If you must carry valuables like a credit card, use a concealed zip fastened pocket for this, and the bulk of your cash. Carry a fiver in an outside pocket ready to “make available” in case you get mugged…if they see your pocket is otherwise empty, they may move on.
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Do not take anything for granted
Know. Be certain and don’t attract attention to yourself by your clothes or by your actions.
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Do not be foolhardy or macho
That last good quote or last good photo should not be your last.
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