Nanny Cams Provide Working Parents Peace of Mind
News of children abused by their nannies or babysitters is on the rise. You’ve got to work, but how do you put your mind at ease? A hidden nanny cam is your answer. With a hidden nanny cam , you can watch how the nanny looks after your baby. Maybe you want to know what […]
CARJACKING TIPS
Carjacking of parked vehicles depends on the car owner being inattentive to their surroundings. Carjackers, like street robbers, prefer the element of surprise. Most victims say they never saw the carjacker until they appeared at their car door. To reduce your risk of being carjacked, we have listed some common sense steps below: • Always […]
BURGLAR PREVENTION
What does a BURGLAR like? Experience has shown us that burglars like many things (mostly other people’s things), but two conditions are preferred by most thieves: • An invitation, and • A fast, easy, undetected entry and exit Burglary invitations aren’t stuffed into envelopes as are birthday party invites; nor do we hang signs on […]
Urban Street Survival for the College Student
Sadly, violent crime is a reality of living in an urban community. Usually law enforcement doesn’t get involved until after the crime and you’ve become another statistic. Students need to take responsibility for their own personal safety and protection. There are many inexpensive non-lethal personal protection products available for purchase online. Most are cheaper than […]
PROPERTY MARKING
Marking your property is one of the most simple and effective ways of protecting your possessions. • For a start, property marking puts burglars off because it let’s others know that the item has been stolen, making it much more difficult to sell. The other big advantage is that it makes tracing and returning your […]
ATM SECURITY
ATM cash machines have been incorporated in our way of life. They offer a real convenience to those on the run but at the same time offer an element of risk. Using an ATM machine safely requires awareness and a little planning. Just because an ATM machine is open and available 24-hours a day doesn’t […]
URBAN STREET SENSE
Wherever you are on the street, in an office building or shopping malls, driving, waiting for a bus or cab, stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uncomfortable, avoid the person or leave. Know the neighborhoods where you live and work. Check out the locations […]
AVOIDING CRIMES WHEN PARKING
Theft and Vandalism • Wherever possible, provide each dwelling with its own locked garage within the property boundaries. Locked garages outside the boundaries or well-lit and visible car parks are the next best thing. • Where private garages are not feasible, a car-port or driveway parking is preferable to grouped parking away from dwellings. • […]
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT?
• Always be aware of your surroundings. • Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible • Walk confidently, directly, at a steady pace. A rapist looks for someone who appears vulnerable. • Walk on the side of the street facing traffic • Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes and alleys where rapists […]
Why have spy cameras in your home?
To see what’s going on when you’re not there! Let’s say you hired a new baby sitter that a co-worker referred to you. You checked out her references and everything looks good, but now your children complain about her but she says everything is fine and not to worry. Are items missing from you home? […]