[via NOTES] Have a Tactical Perspective of Your Neighborhood

Having a [tactical perspective of your neighborhood] means seeing it not just as a place to live, but as a dynamic environment where awareness, preparation, and control determine your safety.

It’s about knowing the layout - streets, alleys, choke points, and escape routes - so you can move efficiently and avoid vulnerabilities.

It also means understanding the people around you, recognizing normal patterns, and spotting anomalies that could indicate potential threats.

Hardening your home base, detecting surveillance, and training yourself to react under pressure all play into this mindset.

Whether you’re detecting crime, avoiding danger, or just staying situationally aware, thinking tactically turns your neighborhood into an asset rather than a vulnerability.

Security starts with actionable information, and the better you know your surroundings, the harder you are to surprise and the better you're situated to engage.

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