While Halfen said he would not deter women from carrying their hand-bags, he did suggest that they carry the essentials — credit cards, driver’s license and money — in a wallet on their person.

He said that a checkbook only needs to be carried when it is needed, and if only one check is needed, the whole book does not need to go to work or to a store with a person. The amount of credit cards a person carries at any given time should also be considered, he said.

If a person does get in the car and demand to be taken somewhere, Halfen said the easiest way to cause commotion — besides screaming — is to rear end another vehicle. The accident immediately brings attention and law enforcement to the scene.

He also urged the men in the audience to practice what they preach to their female counterparts and children. He said seeing men practice safe actions encourages the women in their lives to do the same.

A second Street Smart seminar was conducted Tuesday at St. Paul AME Church on South Ashley Street.