Awareness & Avoidance

Mental health issues and intoxication are major factors in most aggressive encounters. It’s typically pretty easy to notice someone who is acting irrational and/or under the influence. Some individuals with mental health issues will self medicate with illicit drugs and/or alcohol which can make things even more ambiguous and unpredictable.

Because there is a good possibility that you will notice this type of behavior at some point during your daily routine there needs to be some thought put into planning for it. I would strongly recommend that you go out of your way to avoid and ignore these individuals. There is absolutely no reason to engage with them if you don’t have to and if you do just understand that it will not be a rational interaction so don’t expect for much to get resolved. At best it will be a complete waste of your time and at worst there will be violence. If you have a safety concern, theirs or someone they are bothering, it’s best to just contact local law enforcement or notify on-site security and let them handle it.

Don’t let your ego get you sucked into a situation that could very well have a negative outcome. And if you watched this video and the voice inside your head said something like “I’d just knock his ass out” then you are in a higher risk category, whether you realize it or not, and you might want to spend a little time doing some self-reflection. Be safe out there my friends.

If it’s predictable…it’s preventable!

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