Spring Is Here, Don’t Invite Yourself to Be Victimized!
Always be aware of surroundings when parking car and remove visible electronics such as; laptops, ipods, mp3 players and GPS devices. It may seem like common sense but I’m always amazed what I can see inside neighbors vehicles that are parked next to me on the street. Criminals are desperate for quick cash and leaving […]
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 […]
Carry a TASER® C2 Stun Gun and Never Be Scared Again
If you are tired of being afraid because of rising crimes like rape and brutal assaults, arm yourself with a TASER C2 stun gun to protect you and your loved ones. Compact and easy to carry, they are self-defense electronic devices that will stop an attacker up to 15 feet away –that puts ample space […]