US Politics | One in two Americans feel in imminent danger at least once a day – and are most scared in a very public place
OVER half of Americans feel like they're in imminent danger at least once a day, new research claims. A new poll of 2,000 nationally representative Americans analyzed how they feel about their personal safety and found that 52 percent feel on edge daily. 
GettyOver half of Americans feel like they're in imminent danger at least once a day, a new study claims '/ ' Younger Americans were the most likely to feel concerned about their safety daily – with 75 percent of those aged 25-34 agreeing with this statement compared to just 50 percent of those aged 45-54. Where do Americans feel the most on edge? Dark streets and sidewalks trigger their anxiety the most, followed by neighborhoods they aren't too familiar with. Next in line were parking garages and riding alone in a rideshare or Taxi. Speaking of rideshare services, they are completely avoided by 39 percent of respondents because they don't feel safe during them. This jumps to 50 percent for those aged 25-34. Read more in The US Sun 
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CHOPPER HORROR Medical helicopter crashes while responding to deadly car accident Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Arlo, the survey asked respondents what tips and tricks they use to make themselves feel safer and found that 56 percent share their location with someone "just in case". Gen Z and millennials were the most likely to use this tactic, with 62 percent of those aged 18-24 and 65 percent of those aged 25-34. Respondents shared the top things they'll have on their person for safety and peace of mind were pepper spray (40 percent) and utilizing a personal safety app on their phone (40 percent). A third of respondents also shared they have an alert button or device as well as a self-defense keychain. Most read in The US Sun 'DEVASTATED' Mum's tribute to 'wonderful boy' after Brit, 22, killed by helicopter blades BABY LOVE Kardashian fans go wild after Kourtney posts pic of Khloe touching her BABY BUMP HOST OF PROBLEMS? Today fans demand Savannah be 'fired' after they notice 'rude' behavior STEER CLEAR Five items to never buy at Aldi - including an overpriced pharmacy dupe 'GROW SILENTLY' Hoda shares cryptic quote after reason behind her Savannah clash is exposed DON'T SLEEP ON IT LPBW fans slam Tori Roloff's 'bad parenting' over son Josiah, 3 months The top safety measure Americans take when they meet someone new is linking up in a public place (58 percent), followed by sharing their location with someone (43 percent). In fact, the average respondent shares their location when meeting someone new three times a month. Those aged 25-34 are the most cautious when it comes to this – sharing they do this an average of five times a month. "Communicating your whereabouts with a trusted contact is a simple tactic to enable a greater sense of security," said Lily Knowles, SVP of Marketing and Customer Care for Arlo. "The survey results illuminate an uneasy population, further underscoring the need to prioritize personal safety – both on-the-go and at home." The survey also asked respondents about their safety in the comfort of their own homes and found that 42 percent don't feel safe when they're home alone. Forty-five percent said they avoid living on the ground or first floors of apartment buildings out of fear of home invasions. To combat this, 46 percent of respondents have a home security system – and younger respondents were the most likely to have a system. Sixty percent of those aged 25-34 have a home security system, followed by 57 percent of those aged 35-44 and 55 percent of those aged 18-24. That being said, a home security system was the top safety measure Americans take in their homes, followed by getting a dog and installing cameras and motion lights. Read More on The US Sun 
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HAIR GLUE I tried the Kardashians' viral hair stick dupe - is it worth it? "Feeling safe is a fundamental need we all share, and the good news is that there's many precautionary measures people have nowadays to take charge of their personal safety and security of their home and loved ones," said Knowles. "From installing smart security systems and cameras at home, to using a personal safety app for direct access to emergency help on-the-go, there's a range of advanced technologies that leverage AI or live support to not only bring peace of mind, but provide essential assistance when its needed most."
GettyOver half of Americans feel like they're in imminent danger at least once a day, a new study claims '/ ' Younger Americans were the most likely to feel concerned about their safety daily – with 75 percent of those aged 25-34 agreeing with this statement compared to just 50 percent of those aged 45-54. Where do Americans feel the most on edge? Dark streets and sidewalks trigger their anxiety the most, followed by neighborhoods they aren't too familiar with. Next in line were parking garages and riding alone in a rideshare or Taxi. Speaking of rideshare services, they are completely avoided by 39 percent of respondents because they don't feel safe during them. This jumps to 50 percent for those aged 25-34. Read more in The US Sun CITY SWAMPED One killed and residents trapped as 'catastrophic' flash floods hit St Louis CHOPPER HORROR Medical helicopter crashes while responding to deadly car accident Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Arlo, the survey asked respondents what tips and tricks they use to make themselves feel safer and found that 56 percent share their location with someone "just in case". Gen Z and millennials were the most likely to use this tactic, with 62 percent of those aged 18-24 and 65 percent of those aged 25-34. Respondents shared the top things they'll have on their person for safety and peace of mind were pepper spray (40 percent) and utilizing a personal safety app on their phone (40 percent). A third of respondents also shared they have an alert button or device as well as a self-defense keychain. Most read in The US Sun 'DEVASTATED' Mum's tribute to 'wonderful boy' after Brit, 22, killed by helicopter blades BABY LOVE Kardashian fans go wild after Kourtney posts pic of Khloe touching her BABY BUMP HOST OF PROBLEMS? Today fans demand Savannah be 'fired' after they notice 'rude' behavior STEER CLEAR Five items to never buy at Aldi - including an overpriced pharmacy dupe 'GROW SILENTLY' Hoda shares cryptic quote after reason behind her Savannah clash is exposed DON'T SLEEP ON IT LPBW fans slam Tori Roloff's 'bad parenting' over son Josiah, 3 months The top safety measure Americans take when they meet someone new is linking up in a public place (58 percent), followed by sharing their location with someone (43 percent). In fact, the average respondent shares their location when meeting someone new three times a month. Those aged 25-34 are the most cautious when it comes to this – sharing they do this an average of five times a month. "Communicating your whereabouts with a trusted contact is a simple tactic to enable a greater sense of security," said Lily Knowles, SVP of Marketing and Customer Care for Arlo. "The survey results illuminate an uneasy population, further underscoring the need to prioritize personal safety – both on-the-go and at home." The survey also asked respondents about their safety in the comfort of their own homes and found that 42 percent don't feel safe when they're home alone. Forty-five percent said they avoid living on the ground or first floors of apartment buildings out of fear of home invasions. To combat this, 46 percent of respondents have a home security system – and younger respondents were the most likely to have a system. Sixty percent of those aged 25-34 have a home security system, followed by 57 percent of those aged 35-44 and 55 percent of those aged 18-24. That being said, a home security system was the top safety measure Americans take in their homes, followed by getting a dog and installing cameras and motion lights. Read More on The US Sun HAUNTING VID Student made chilling prediction about 'being murdered' before disappearance HAIR GLUE I tried the Kardashians' viral hair stick dupe - is it worth it? "Feeling safe is a fundamental need we all share, and the good news is that there's many precautionary measures people have nowadays to take charge of their personal safety and security of their home and loved ones," said Knowles. "From installing smart security systems and cameras at home, to using a personal safety app for direct access to emergency help on-the-go, there's a range of advanced technologies that leverage AI or live support to not only bring peace of mind, but provide essential assistance when its needed most."
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