It is 2:00 AM. The house is silent, and you are fast asleep. Suddenly, a distinct creak or the sound of shattering glass jolts you awake. Your heart hammers against your ribs, and adrenaline floods your system. In this moment of panic, your instincts kick in. Unfortunately, for most people, those instincts are dead wrong.
Movies and TV shows have conditioned us to react in ways that actually put us in greater danger. We grab a baseball bat and go hunting, or we yell out into the darkness. Law enforcement professionals warn that these actions can turn a frightening situation into a tragedy. Here are nine things’ police say you must absolutely avoid doing if you suspect an intruder.
