Deadly 911 Operator Error - Take Charge Of Your Self-Defense And Personal Security

Posted on September 24, 2008 
Filed Under Empower Yourself, Personal Security, Self-Defense Training, Violence Against Women

The word is DON’T totally rely upon others for your personal safety.   You must take charge of your self-defense, your personal security, and your protection.  It’s your responsibility so make sure you fight to live another day - for yourself and for your family. 

The links below are of an audio/transcript of a crime victim, Olidia Kerr Day, who was calling a 911 dispatch operator to send a police officer to help her.  She was being violently pursued by a crazed stalker.  She must have known he was going to murder her.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-0619plantation911.audio,0,2747111.wmafile (Audio of 911 Call)

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-dispatch-call-0511,0,5791702,print.story (Transcript of 911 Call)

This audio is a horrible reminder that there are MANY 911 operators who are totally incompetent.  Don’t put your life completely in their hands and expect that the police will arrive and be able to save you from a violent crime.  You should be proactive in your own personal safety and learn what options you have to protect and save your life.  You don’t want to end up like Olidia Kerr Day! 

Are you are in a relationship of domestic violence?  If so, seek help from the local authorities or domestic violence organizations.  Take charge of your self-defense and personal protection by becoming educated, both physically and mentally, on how to protect and defend yourself. 

By taking some type of self-defense training, you will gain the self-confidence and self-empowerment to know what to do in a dangerous assault situation. Remember to continually practice your self-defense techniques so they remain fresh over time.   The RAD Self-Defense training offers former students refresher training anytime at no addtional cost. 

If your attacker is truly a crazed, violent person, you may have to resort to carrying some kind of personal protection for the safety of yourself and your family.  Many women carry non-lethal protection such as a stun gun, advanced Taser, a Taser C2, or pepper spray.  

As a last resort, many women opt for a lethal weapon like a firearm.  Before you do that, talk with your family, local police department, or a quality gun dealer.  If you have children, there is always the possibility that a child might get hold of a weapon.  If you are not thoroughly trained, your weapon could be taken away from you and used against you.  Be sure to weigh the odds before making the decision to purchase a firearm.

In any event, know your specific situation and how extreme it is concerning your personal safety.  If you are like Olidia Kerr Day, whose situation must have been very extreme, you need to make sure you are consciously aware of your surroundings 24/7.  Make sure you have a way to defend and protect yourself and your family.

We as citizens need to have confidence that if we are in a life-threatening situation and call 911 for help, they will quickly dispatch the police to us.   The 911 operators have certain steps they must follow.   However, wasting 2-3 minutes on the phone asking the caller what seems to most of us like a meaningless list of stupid questions before dispatching the police, can lead to a deadly outcome for the victim. 

Do you want to take that risk for you and your family?  Be proactive and take charge of your own protection.  Get the necessary education, training, and personal protection that could ultimately save your life.

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!!

 

 

 

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4 Responses to “Deadly 911 Operator Error - Take Charge Of Your Self-Defense And Personal Security”

  1. Michael Jaus on September 30th, 2008 10:29 am

    Wow, this is a great article. The Olivia Kerr Day story is sobering. You can’t rely on 911 solely to help you in an emergency. We’ve heard these 911 horror stories before. I hope readers heed the warning in this article.

  2. jeff on November 6th, 2008 10:39 am

    Good site I \”Stumbledupon\” it today and gave it a stumble for you.. looking forward to seeing what else you have..later

  3. Cheryl on November 6th, 2008 10:56 am

    Jeff, thanks for stopping by…or stumbling by. Take care.

    Cheryl

  4. Dr. Phil To Profile 911 Emergency Disaster Calls | Self-Defense With An Attitude on December 10th, 2008 9:34 pm

    […] Call will also discuss the botched call on someone I did an article on a few months back - Olidia Kerr Day.  Our sympathy goes out to her entire family.  This was such a sad […]

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