FBI Says Violent Crimes On The Decline…Ask The Crime Victims What They Think!!

Posted on September 20, 2008 
Filed Under Empower Yourself, Fighting back, Personal Safety, Personal Security, Personal protection devices, Videos, Violence Against Women

In our  newspaper today there is a big article that starts out "Violent Crimes On The Decline", the FBI says murder, rapes, and robberies are down nationwide in ‘07.  I’m not sure what planet the person who wrote the article is on but we continue to hear about women of all ages who are being attacked, sexually assaulted and murdered every week.  I wonder sometimes if we are all becoming immune to this type of news coverage. 

If, and that’s a big IF, crime is on the decline, maybe it is because women are starting to take charge of their personal safety and becoming trained in how to protect and defend  themselves with self-defense training and personal security and safety awareness classes.  Many women and young ladies are also carrying personal protection - from non-lethal devices like the awesome Taser C2 or pepper spray gun to carrying a firearm.  Women are also becoming well-trained in how to use these weapons-knowing that it is their responsibility to only use these weapons if their life is truly in a life-threatening situation. 

Check out this video and determine if her life was in danger. 

Courtesy of www.brucemontague.ca

My specialty is in the personal security field.  I regularly blog about self-defense strategies and safety awareness for women, personal security 911 awareness, home burglary prevention, and home security protection.  I do a lot of research and talk with people in the crime prevention and security industry to learn about what strategies and tactics work to help women and men avoid becoming victims of crime - and live to tell about it.  

That’s the key - living to tell about it!!  And many women don’t.  For whatever reason, the majority of women do not take their own personal security and safety seriously.  It’s almost as if they think it won’t happen to them - it happens to other women - you know….those women on TV or in the media.  It could happen just as easily to you or me.  We need to be mentally prepared 24/7 and always aware of what’s going on around us, who the people are around us, and if you get the least little inkling that something’s sort of weird about a situation or a person - get out of there.  That’s your "gut instinct" tellling you something - and it ain’t good!!  Listen and react.

So the FBI says crime is on the decline.  That’s good news but don’t be fooled by their statistics.   Reality says there are still stupid, crazed predators looking for that one individual (especially women) who looks like a real EASY victim. 

Ladies, don’t let your guard down, keep a proactive mindset,  and make your personal safety a top priority.   Become empowered with the confidence and take charge attitude that you know what to do if attacked….and do it! 

As long as it is legal in your state and city, consider carrying some type of non-lethal protection like a C2 Taser, cell phone stun gun, pepper spray or mace.  I carry mine with me everywhere and would not hesitate to use it if I felt my life was being threatened by a criminal attacker.  (Be sure to get trained on any lethal or non-lethal device that you carry).

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

  

 

 

 

 

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One Response to “FBI Says Violent Crimes On The Decline…Ask The Crime Victims What They Think!!”

  1. jeff on October 2nd, 2008 9:39 am

    found your site on del.icio.us today and really liked it.. i bookmarked it and will be back to check it out some more later ..

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