Avoid Being A Crime Victim-7 Personal Awareness Safety Tips!
Video Courtesy of Bakersfield PD
We all seem to live such a fast-paced life. We are constantly on the run - from work to the gym, taking the kids to school functions, sporting events, going to after work functions, and the list goes on and on. Being so busy and distracted we can sometimes forget "little" things that are simple, common-sense safety awareness guidelines. We know them, we know what we should be doing, but because we’re preoccupied we forget. It’s that one time you forget that could cause you to end up being a victim of a criminal assault or attack.
Here are seven (7) safety tips to consider when you are out by yourself or even if you are with someone. With the number of personal robberies and assaults happening in communities across the USA, we need to be armed with the knowledge and ability to protect ourselves wherever we are!
7 Personal Awareness Safety Tips To Remember Wherever You Are!
1. Be fully aware of your surroundings and totally alert as you walk to your car. Avoid being complacent and not paying attention when walking alone. This means avoid talking on your cell phone, or listening to your iPod/MP3 player when going to your car in a parking lot, covered parking garage, or walking alone at night. The distracted or preoccupied person is exactly who an attacker is looking for as his next victim.
2. Have your keys in your hand and ready as you walk to the car. Be prepared to use your keys as a weapon if you are assaulted or attacked. A great secondary weapon would be to carry some type of legal personal protection like pepper spray, mace, stun gun or TASER. Know how to use your keys as a weapon and/or personal protection for self-defense.
3. Remotely unlock only the driver door when near your car. If you have a newer car, you are able to remotely unlock the doors from a certain distance away. Wait until you are near the car before you unlock the driver side door. If you press the remote button more than once it unlocks all doors. You don’t want a criminal who may be following or watching you attempt to get into your car. When unlocking your door, always be observant to who is around. Once inside your car, immediately lock the doors.
4. Before getting into your car (especially at night) make sure no one is hiding inside. Carry a loud personal alarm with a flashlight built in so you can easily check inside the car at night. Many people are not in the habit of locking their car doors. They should develop this safety habit . Don’t make it too easy for the criminal to find an unlocked car, hide inside, and wait to attack his unsuspecting victim. Always lock your car doors.
5. Don’t leave valuables unattended. Criminals love an opportunity and if they see a package or purse unattended they may decide to rip it off. When unloading shopping packages, groceries or strapping your baby inside the car, put your purse in the front seat area first. Always be aware and monitor who is nearby. This can help you avoid being attacked.
6. Be ready to run for your life if confronted by an attacker. If you’re going to be shopping for hours, be sure to wear comfortable shoes…and that’s not high heels. If you are attacked going to your car, you may not be able to get away quickly if you’re wearing 3” high heels. Keep in mind that if attacked your main goal is to disable the attacker enough to quickly get away to safety. And that means running like crazy. Nix the heels for some comfortable shoes. Think safety first.
7. Avoid parking near large vehicles, lots of high shrubbery to hide in, or up close to a building – especially when by yourself. If you are walking to your car alone after dark in an unlit area covered with shrubs, you may become a target for an attacker looking for an easy victim. If you can’t find a parking spot and end up parking in a "bad" location, have a trusted friend or ask the mall security to walk you to your car (if you are at the shopping mall).
These seem like such simple common sense tips, but it’s amazing how people forget - then end up being a victim of a robbery or criminal attack. Develop your own personal safety plan so these tips are engrained and automatically become a habit.
Stay Aware… Stay Alert… Stay Alive!
Women At Risk-In Home Sales Safety & Self-Defense
Are you an outside sales representative who goes into people’s home as part of your job? For the most part you
are going into a complete stranger’s home. Do you take the necessary precautions to ensure your personal safety when you are on the job? Do you carry any type of personal protection device or have you taken a self-defense class? Do you have a Personal Safety Plan so you know what do if physically attacked or assaulted? You should be answering these questions because women are coming face to face with these types of scenarios every day.
The In-Home Sales Consultant has potentially more risk than the traditional sales position because you are going into a complete stranger’s home. This may be your first time at meeting this potential customer. Perhaps you have not even spoken over the telephone because the appointment was preset for you. The unknown is sometimes the danger factor. Other factors that determine the vulnerability of this type of position can depend upon the type of product you are selling and who you will be meeting with - male or female alone or a husband and wife team.
If at all possible, call your appointment to confirm, get driving directions, or to get at least a feel for your upcoming meeting. A lot of times just a quick conversation can instinctively let you know this appointment will be fine or it may tell you that you better take someone with you… just in case.
Are you selling home security systems or draperies and blinds to a homeowner? The home security professional may be meeting with the most upstanding citizen in one meeting but in another situation may be meeting with a major drug dealer (homeowner) who needs the ultimate security because of the criminal element they are involved with. You can just imagine which sales position may be more vulnerable and require a higher level of safety.
It is always best to have your personal safety and security as priority number one as you enter and move about your prospect’s (stranger’s) home. Take a few minutes to discuss what you will be looking at inside the home, get to know your prospect and let them know you, look to see where the entry/exit doors are located and always let the homeowner lead the way throughout the home. If your instincts tell you something is wrong, be sure to listen and wrap the meeting up immediately.
Why carrying personal protection with you is so important.
A violent situation can happen anywhere at anytime, even in a prospect’s home. Be sure to arm yourself with some type of self-defense and safety awareness training. And always carry personal protection like pepper/mace spray or a personal alarm with you. You can easily carry pepper spray in your pocket, briefcase, portfolio, on your keys, or in your purse. It’s better to be proactive and safe than attacked or murdered.
For all your Personal Protection Product needs go to http://www.ThePersonalSecurityStore.com
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Three Key Self-Defense Points By Dr. Ruthless
Article & Picture Courtesy of Dr. Ruthless
We now know Grad Student Annie Le was strangled to death, an intimate kill. TV pundits and guests argue– and not very well: Could she, a tiny woman, have defended herself, successfully fought back. Dr. Ruthless reiterates 3 key self defense points that address this situation:
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3 Key Self-Defense Points From Dr. Ruthless:
1. Do NOT struggle ineffectually against a man’s superior upper body strength
2. If he’s sitting on you strangling, his weight is likely forward; learn to trap his hands onto your body, or get your hand UNDER his hands or rope then TRAP them, and use your HIPS TO explosively BUCK HIM OFF. DON’T WASTE TIME SCRATCHING AT HIS FACE! You have to GET HIM OFF! Once he’s off balanced, his weight off your hips, pivot & use your legs mercilessly like battering rams, slamming into his face: F Him up! Also wield any handy weapon, the harder hitting or slice-n-dicing the better! You may only have seconds!
3. Work FAST HARD FURIOUSLY. BE EXPLOSIVE.
Check to see what type of self-defense training is offered in your community. If you find that none are available or just want to train at home, get a copy of Dr. Ruthless’ DVD - "Fierce & Female" and learn her dynamic, proactive, self-defense techniques.
Click Here to get your copy today.
Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!
If Your Best Self-Defense Is A Ballpoint Pen - USE IT To Stay Alive!
Stay Aware..Stay Alert..Stay Alive - Surviving Against An Attack!
Women need to be extremely observant and vigilant about their personal safety! It’s too bad that our society has gone in that direction - but unfortunately it has. You don’t have to become paranoid about your personal safety - just make safety a habit. When you do that you become more observant of your surroundings, your situations, and the people who are in your space.
An article was sent to me by my good friend, Melissa Soalt aka Dr. Ruthless right before our radio interview (Lets Talk Home Security) on Friday, 9-11-09. It was about a young woman in Chicago who foiled an abduction attempt in the Back of the Yards neighborhood by stabbing her male attacker with a ballpoint pen. The two men are being sought in the incident authorities said on Friday, 9-11-09.
NOTE: If physically attacked, use whatever you can to fight off the attacker. Kick to the groin, yell as loud as you can to try and attract attention, stomp his shins, the top of his foot, use a ballpoint pen - whatever you can that will help save your life! As Dr. Ruthless says - "Go ballistic on the attacker - he’s probably not going to expect it so when you surprise him like that, he’s probably going to be caught off guard!"
At about 11:30 a.m. on September 3, two suspects were parked in a two-door white panel van near the woman’s home. The driver stayed in the van while the other guy exited the vehicle and grabbed the 18-year old woman from behind and placed her in a chokehold, authorities said.
Note: First, be observant if you see two guys sitting in a van especially if they look out-of-place. If you are grabbed and forced into a vehicle, fight with everything you have because the second location you will be taken to will not be a good thing. As Dr. Ruthless explains, the second location is always more dangerous! Criminals have far more control over you at that location. Go ballistic but do not "go with!" Many women who have gone with their attackers have not been seen since!!
The man then tried to drag the woman toward the van, but she stabbed him in the neck with a ballpoint pen before getting away authorities said. Let’s hope they find these criminals and stick it to them. They need to be off the streets ASAP so other women aren’t in jeopardy of being attacked. The next victim may not be so lucky!
My recommendation for women is to learn how to protect yourself as part of your overall personal safety. Take a self-defense class and make it part of your personal protection/safety awareness. Be in charge of your life’s outcome. Don’t let some punk off the street decide that today your life ends!!
Dr. Ruthless has a great DVD Self-Defense Program called "Fierce & Female." This is a program you can use at home at your convenience. If you are in a high risk job, live a single life, and are female - that just about says it all! As a female, look at making self-defense training and protection a part of your life. By learning the self-defense techniques and strategies from Fierce & Female it could help save your life!!
Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!
For all your Personal Protection products - like Pepper Spray, Mace, TASER C2’s, Stun Guns - Go to: www.ThePersonalSecurityStore.com
Dr. Ruthless-Fierce, Female, Self-Defense Expert-On LTHS Radio Friday 9-11-09
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Cheryl Watterson, Radio Host, will interview Melissa Soalt aka Dr. Ruthless on the internet radio show Lets Talk Home Security - Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.EDT/7:00 a.m. PDT. Be sure to pencil in the date, time, and call-in number (646) 727-3396. You can also listen online @ www.blogtalkradio.com/letstalkhomesecurity.
I am excited to have Melissa aka Dr. Ruthless on the show to discuss how important it is to make women and men’s self-defense and personal safety awareness a high priority. We can’t reiterate enough the importance as we constantly see in the daily news personal assaults, attacks, abductions, and kidnappings against women.
Let’s face it women are the ones mostly under attack by these predators!! That doesn’t mean men aren’t attacked but they aren’t the ones making the nightly news. After seeing Melissa’s awesome videos I just know she’s going to have some great self-defense tips and valuable information for everyone who listens in.
WATCH HER VIDEO TO THE RIGHT UNDER FEATURED VIDEOS
LISTEN TO INTERVIEW W/DR. RUTHLESS - GO TO BTR RADIO WIDGET @ TOP UNDER FIERCE, FEMALE, & FIGHTING BACK
Melissa Soalt aka Dr. Ruthless is an award winning women’s self-defense expert specializing in practical and full-force, scenario-based training methods. She is a Black Belt Hall of Fame Recipient and Woman of the Year, voted "Best Women’s Self Defense" 2008. Since 1986 Melissa has taught thousands of women how to protect themselves from danger and when all else fails, fight back to escape and survive.
A former psychotherapist who has successfully staved off physical attacks, Melissa has been featured on NBC Nightly News and in SELF, Woman’s Day, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek Japan and India’s national newspaper, THE HINDU. She has published numerous articles and is working on a book.
In her acclaimed Fierce and Female DVD, Melissa teaches women how to remain focused and unleash a ferocious (and uncomplicated) counterattack to repel sexual and physical attacks.
Melissa is based in New England, but with a mobile operation, she conducts on-site seminars for groups, companies, organizations and schools. For more information and to preview her methods, visit her website at: www.dr-ruthless.com.
With that type of self-defense background you know the show is going to be packed full of outstanding information.
Be sure to join the conversation with Melissa Soalt aka Dr. Ruthless on Lets Talk Home Security, Friday, 9-11-09 at 10:00 a.m. EDT/7:00 a.m. PDT at (646) 727-3396 or online at www.blogtalkradio.com/letstalkhomesecurity.com.
Self-Defense & Safety Awareness Tips
This is an article I posted sometime last year but as always a reminder of Self-Defense & Safety Awareness Tips can’t hurt if it keeps us safe!
Fighting Back
It’s important to have a plan in the event of an attack. Build your confidence by taking a self-defense class – it will empower you with the skills to defend yourself.
• Yell forcefully, “No! Go Away! I don’t want trouble! Back Off! No! No!”
• Go for the nose with the heel of your hand.
• Go for the groin with your elbows and knees.
If you have been raped and want to do something about it, find a rape crisis center or friends who can support you.
Resources
RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network)
Call RAINN 24-hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Trust Your Instincts
• Don’t be fooled by appearance – rapists don’t always look dangerous.
• If you feel like you’re being pressured, coerced, dismissed or ignored, act on that feeling and remove yourself from the situation.
• Don’t be afraid to make waves.
• Realize that men misinterpret women, so send clear verbal and non-verbal messages.
Since I mentioned instincts, a friend of mine highly recommended this book - “The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence” by Gavin De Becker. He talks almost exclusively about our instincts and how listening to and trusting that little voice inside of us - our "gut feeling" can help us to stay safe from violence - and could just save our life.
Video Courtesy of Prime Time Live & Gavin De Becker discussing fear, intuition, and safety.
Cheryl Watterson Interviews Security Expert Robert Siciliano on Radio Show
Robert Siciliano Is Interviewed By Cheryl Watterson Host Of Let’s Talk Home Security
Robert Siciliano is a Security Expert and Author of the book The Security Minute. He focuses on over 14 categories of security; however, our discussions will center primarily on Personal Security and Safety, Home Security, Home Invasions, Identity Theft Security, and how individuals can stay safe from crime 24/7.
The real estate industry is considered a high-risk type profession and Robert provides real estate agent safety training all across the country. In his training he reminds professional agents of the need to make their security and safety a high priority and reviews tips and strategies that will help them avoid becoming a victim of a violent criminal attack.
The video below is an excellent example of the safety awareness training he presents to real estate agents.
Be sure to catch the interview with Robert Siciliano on Let’s Talk Home Security radio show Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. EST/3:00 p.m. PST. You can listen via your cell/home phone at (646) 727-3396 or online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/letstalkhomesecurity.
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Stalking Safety Tips For Women
Stalking is defined as the intentional, unlawful and repeated harassment and/or following of a person, which causes that person to be in reasonable fear that he/she may be injured. Stalking may start out with repeated unwanted contacts, including calls, visits, and gifts. Stalking may include harassment, threats, or obscenity – in person, by phone, via the internet, or in writing. Stalking may escalate quickly and without provocation or encouragement by the victim. A small percentage of stalkers follow celebrities or strangers, but the majority of perpetrators stalk someone with whom they have had a past or present relationship. If you think you are being stalked:- Report the activity to the police.
- Send a clear message to the person that the relationship is over. Do not be ambivalent.
- Attempt to avoid all contact with the stalker.
- Keep an accurate journal of all incidents such as sighting (include date and time), contacts, phone calls, written correspondence, and unusual incidents that may be connected.
- Keep all letters, packages, and taped phone messages.
- Trace all phone calls per telephone company instructions.
- Inform family, friends, neighbors, managements, co-workers and workplace security. Have them notify you or the police if they are contacted or followed by the stalker.
- Be careful about your surroundings when alone.
Survival Facts From Dr. Ruthless - A Lady With A Kickass Attitude
When you read information about women who have made self-defense initiatives for women their life’s work, it is inspiring to realize that there are options for women to stay safe (and stay alive) when confronted by an attacker. When you know how to fight and defend yourself against a predator, you no longer have to live in fear!
Dr. Ruthless (Melissa Soat), self-defense/black belt expert, teaches self-defense and speaks to audiences of women and men about overall self-defense techniques, awareness strategies, and how learning these skills can give you a tremendous sense of empowerment and self-confidence. I have seen Dr. Ruthless’ self-defense videos and she is one "tough" fighter. If all options are exhausted and you must fight for your life - fight back with explosive power and find that "ballistic" alter ego inside that refuses to become a victim of some predator’s assault, attack, or worse..murder. Read more
Attacks In Parking Garages & Mall Lots - Safety Tips On Staying Alive! (Part 1)
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Courtesy of News 4 You Update
PARKING GARAGE/LOT SAFETY TIPS - PART 1
Here is an incident where a young lady was assaulted and robbed while in a public parking garage in downtown South Bend, Indiana. Luckily she lived to tell about it. The video should give you some good parking garage safety tips. We have listed additional safety tips for staying safe and staying alive in PART 2 of this article.
(Who in their right mind would’ve ever thought you would need safety tips to get to your car after shopping??? We live in a crazy world! My advice…be proactive on your personal safety…know how to defend and protect yourself and carry personal protection).
SOUTH BEND — A woman was assaulted and robbed Friday morning in a downtown South Bend parking garage while she was trying to walk to work. Police are still searching for the two men responsible.
For a woman who works nearby, the incident was especially shocking. For 18 years Jacqueline Hagedorn has been working downtown, and for the most part, it’s been pretty uneventful until now. Read more
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