1. Under all circumstances, attempt to stay calm and be alert to situations that you can exploit to your advantage.  Remember that the primary objective of the University and the Police officials will be to secure your safe return as quickly as possible.  Do not discuss what action your family, friends or employer may take.
2. Make a mental note of all movements including times in transit, direction, distances, speeds, landmarks along the way, special odors and sounds like transportation, bells, construction, etc.  Whenever possible, take note of the characteristics of your abductors, their habits, surroundings, speech mannerisms and what contacts they make.  Such information can be of great value in their ultimate apprehension.
3. Generally, do not expect a good opportunity for escape.  Attempts to escape should not be made unless it is indicated that your life is in imminent danger.  Carefully calculate the best possible odds for success.
4. Avoid making provocative remarks to your abductors.  As noted, they may be unstable individuals who react explosively and are likely to become violent and abusive.  Try to establish some kind of rapport with your captors.

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