What you need to know about security in the United States

Public security situation

The security situation in major cities in the United States varies. New York has the highest comprehensive security level in the United States, and the second and third cities with good security are Los Angeles and San Jose, California. Other cities with good security are San Diego, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, San Antonio, and Phoenix. Some states in the central United States have relatively better law and order, because there are fewer immigrants and the folk customs are simpler. The overall situation in California is relatively good, with a good educational environment and quality of education, a convenient location, a pleasant climate, and good public security. The Los Angeles crime index is slightly higher than the national average, but it is decreasing year by year. The law and order in San Francisco is also better, but safety should be kept near the airport. Among the more famous cities, crime rates are higher: St. Louis, Atlanta, Detroit, Orlando, Baltimore, Miami, Memphis, Dallas.

Terrorist attacks

At present, the most important security issue in the United States is terrorist attacks. The US government often publishes national security threat levels and precautions according to the situation. For more information, please visit the US Department of the Interior and the Department of Transportation to view.

Mass incident

In addition, mass incidents such as strikes, marches, and riots occur from time to time. It is recommended that Chinese citizens pay attention to avoid crowds at famous scenic spots, train stations, subways, and airports in densely populated cities such as New York, and take care of their valuables. In case of emergency, you can call the alarm call 911.

Gun rights

The United States is a legal country with guns, and freedom of guns will inevitably lead to the existence of some unsafe factors. During the period of studying abroad, choose to live in a safe and close to school. Make careful friends and improve self-protection. To have your own social circle, go out and tell your roommate as much as possible. Don't reveal your belongings at will and keep a low profile.

have an accident

If you have a traffic accident or other accidental injury while living in the United States, please remain calm and call the police immediately.

When calling the police, the case should be reported in detail, relevant evidence and clues should be provided, and a copy of the police report should be requested.

If you need medical attention, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Ask the police to notify your relatives, friends, employers or consular officials of the Chinese embassy or consulate in the United States, or contact a lawyer and report the situation to them.

After contacting a Chinese consular officer in the United States, the consular officer will arrange for appropriate personnel to listen to the victim ’s victimization and promise to protect your personal privacy, provide a list of doctors, translators, and lawyers, help notify relatives and friends in the country, and help understand the progress of the case. They can also collect remittances from domestic relatives and friends and be responsible for the transfer. But they cannot act as interpreters or substitute for court appearances, intervene in American judicial or administrative actions, and pay fees.

Encroached

When infringed by criminals in the United States:

First, please keep calm and call the police, explain the case to the police in detail, and provide relevant evidence and clues.

Ask for a copy of the police report.

Contact a lawyer or doctor, and report the situation to the Chinese embassy or consulate in the United States.

After reporting the situation to the staff of the embassy or consulate, the consular officer will arrange for appropriate personnel to listen to the victim and pledge to protect the victim ’s personal privacy, urge the police to solve the case as soon as possible, assist in understanding the progress of the case, and provide a list of lawyers and translators. If medical treatment is required, the consular officer can recommend a suitable hospital, reissue a lost or damaged travel document according to the actual situation, and assist in contacting domestic relatives or friends or accepting domestic remittances.

Urgent help

The U.S. police has voice services for Chinese residents. If you dial 911 and do not understand English, you can request a Chinese service. After the phone is connected, as long as they can speak any English word of China or Chinese, the police can transfer the call to the Chinese service.

Safety reminder

Living in the United States, whether studying, working or conducting business activities, should respect local customs and abide by the laws and regulations of the United States, and stay in the United States strictly in accordance with the time permitted by the visa.

Pay attention to anti-theft, anti-fraud, anti-fraud, anti-robbing, anti-hit

Do not open the door to strangers in the residence, and do not let children tell strangers that their parents are not at home;

Try not to carry valuables or large amounts of cash with you when you go out, and do not store large amounts of cash in your residence;

Do not visit valuables in the bright place of a private car. If the tire is stuck, be sure to lock the door first when repairing the car;

Do not put important items such as documents, wallets, passports, etc. in plastic bags that are easily cut by sharp objects;

Don't wait or greet taxis in the dark, or let strangers take your car easily;

Do not walk with strangers;

Be calm in public and do n’t make loud noises;

Do not participate in the quarrels of others in public places;

Do n’t pick things up on the street to avoid being blackmailed;

Don't exchange currencies on the black market;

When paying a fine, do not give it to the police on the street, but pay it to a designated place such as a bank with the fine;

Pay attention to local newspapers, TV and Internet news, understand the local political, economic and social situation, and treat neighbors as good;

When going home at night, try not to use your mobile phone to make calls for a long time, pay attention to the situation around you, don't take too dark and too partial roads, it is best to be able to go together.

In the event of being robbed, deceived, stolen, or beaten, you should report the case to the local police immediately and request it to issue an alarm certificate, so that you can go through procedures for insurance claims and replacement of certificates in the future.

Tips: When the legitimate rights and interests of students are infringed, they should seek a proper way to solve them, and do not use illegal methods such as bribery to avoid complicating the problem and being detained.

The United States is a legal country, and Chinese citizens in the United States should strictly abide by the laws and regulations of the United States. If you are detained while in the United States, please remain calm first and do not be impulsive. Afterwards, you can ask to hire a lawyer or meet with a Chinese consular officer, and contact your relatives and friends to report your situation in time.

If you are notified of the Chinese consular officer in the United States after being detained, the consular officer can visit you at your request, recommend a lawyer and an interpreter to you, and, based on your request, notify the police when you are subjected to inhuman or discriminatory treatment Reflect the dissatisfaction with the unfair treatment received by the prison authorities and make necessary negotiations.