As you read every word of this article, you will discover that personal safety
and security is an ongoing lifelong learning experience.
Did you know…
One of every four college women polled in a study by the Department of
Justice was sexually assaulted during four years at college?
Personal safety means preventive adult and child safety, as well as
self-protection when attacked.
Personal safety and security means not putting yourself into a bad situation
to begin with, or taking measures to protect yourself should something bad
happen to you.
Personal safety and security are important whether you live in the city,
suburbs or a rural area, crime is happening all the time in every community.
Discovering how to keep yourself safe and secure can help you stop feeling
vulnerable.
Personal defense sprays and stun guns should only be purchased by those
18 years of age or older.
“If what you really need or want is self-defense or personal safety, or your
needs are ill-defined, martial arts schools may help you define what you may
want.”
Mini courses in self-defense are also available.
It is however, important to realize that no matter what your decision about
using physical self-defense to protect yourself, that you have come to a
crossroads.
Unless you are willing to commit extreme physical violence in self-defense do
not allow this situation to develop.
Before you vocalize: Know how far you are willing to go, Physical self-defense
is the last ditch effort.
Physical self-defense is not about fighting, it’s about not being hurt by violence.
Police Officers, Campus Safety and Security Consultants recommend the
use of personal safety alarms. These can be used when jogging, grocery or
just going out to the car to get something.
Speaking of vehicles, Close all the windows and sun roof, lock doors and remove
your key from the ignition when leaving it parked on campus.
Being alert to what’s going on around us creates a culture that promotes and
enhances security and safety on a campus and in our neighborhoods.
Are you beginning to see how important it is to pay attention to all your
surroundings?
Also, If you arrive home, even if it is your dorm room and see that any window
or door is open, go to a neighbor’s house and call the police.
What can we do for prevention and to increase our knowledge?
Is there a Neighborhood Watch Program where you live?
Contact your local Police Department to find out. Or, if you live
on a campus, discuss this with your Campus security.
If there isn’t one, take the lead and start one of your own.
It could help keep you, your friends, your dorm or home safer, and also help
your neighborhood be a safer place to live.
Sincerely,
Trapper
PS…Become a know-it-all, read our articles on related subjects and become
the personal safety guru on your block.
It is our hopes that our ebook will help guide you in keeping yourself, your
house or home, your family and friends safer from crime..
PPS….Personal safety and protection is an important issue, so if you have
some information you’d like to share with us, then please do so.
We eagerly look forward to your comments.
