Safety is something we take for granted and think we don't require. But the truth is - no one can guarantee you won't be a crime victim and no one can protect you except you. No one is immune to crime.
Crime doesn't always happen to the other person. It could happen to you. Think about the price you might pay for your medical bills ( in case you survive) and compare it to $20 (the average cost of self defense products). The low amount you pay today can help you tomorrow.Even if you never have an occasion to use a stun gun or pepper spray, sense of security and peace of mind they provide is priceless! Ask those who already been assaulted or had their home broken into and you'll hear they carry self defense devices wherever they go and have their home equipped with security alarms.
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Sunday, June 10, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Crime is a reality everywhere in America
Big city, small town, even rural communities. Meth labs are hidden in rolling hills of small town areas - soon meth addicts are breaking into homes, hijacking cars, where violent crime was unheard of only a year ago.
There were 94,635 reported rapes in 2004. The highest percentage of rape is in the Northeast. July is when the greatest number of rapes occur.
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There were 401,326 robberies in 2004. Highest percentage of these (38%) were in the South. 42% of the robberies occurred on the streets, 14% occurred in homes.
There were 854,911 incidents of aggravated assault. Firearms were used for 19.3% of the assaults, knives or cutting instruments 18.6%, other weapons (clubs, blunt objects, etc.) 35.6% and personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, etc.) accounted for 26.6% of the assaults.
There are around 38,000 car jackings each year. 74% of the victims faced a weapon. About 63% of carjacking incidents occurred within 5 miles of the victim's home, including 17% that occurred at or near the home...sometimes in their own driveway. Only 4% occurred more than 50 miles from the victim's home.
So Protect Yourself;Protect your family; Be Safe and Feel Safe!
http://www.promarksafety.com/
Big city, small town, even rural communities. Meth labs are hidden in rolling hills of small town areas - soon meth addicts are breaking into homes, hijacking cars, where violent crime was unheard of only a year ago.
There were 94,635 reported rapes in 2004. The highest percentage of rape is in the Northeast. July is when the greatest number of rapes occur.
http://www.promarksafety.com/
There were 401,326 robberies in 2004. Highest percentage of these (38%) were in the South. 42% of the robberies occurred on the streets, 14% occurred in homes.
There were 854,911 incidents of aggravated assault. Firearms were used for 19.3% of the assaults, knives or cutting instruments 18.6%, other weapons (clubs, blunt objects, etc.) 35.6% and personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, etc.) accounted for 26.6% of the assaults.
There are around 38,000 car jackings each year. 74% of the victims faced a weapon. About 63% of carjacking incidents occurred within 5 miles of the victim's home, including 17% that occurred at or near the home...sometimes in their own driveway. Only 4% occurred more than 50 miles from the victim's home.
So Protect Yourself;Protect your family; Be Safe and Feel Safe!
http://www.promarksafety.com/
Monday, March 26, 2007
Preventing Rape
If you are in immediate danger of being raped, here are some things that you can do.
Make a loud noise - Carry a whistle or scream "police" to attract attention
Run - Only run if there is somewhere safe to run to. If there is no where to go you may aggravate the assailant further by running
Stall - Speak calmly and rationally. Try not to plead, cry or show that you're scared, this may be the reaction that he's going for.
Urinate or vomit - Do anything you can to repulse the assailant. Tell him that you have a STD or AIDS.
Fight - Women who resist attacks and act quickly are less likely to be raped, than those who are passive. The optimum time to react is in the first 20 seconds when the body releases chemicals in the blood that help to put up a fight. Be cautious if he has a weapon.
Keep alert - Even though it will be difficult, try to pay attention to as many details as possible, so that you can identify your assailant.
Get help - Call 9-1-1 as soon as possible. Police are becoming more willing to help victims of rape. You are not obligated to press charges or go to court.
Collect evidence - Do not bathe, shower, or douche. If you change clothes, put the clothes you were raped in into a bag and seal it.
Tell someone - Call the police, rape crisis counselor, telephone operator, friend. It is very important that someone knows and that it is not kept a secret.
If you are in immediate danger of being raped, here are some things that you can do.
Make a loud noise - Carry a whistle or scream "police" to attract attention
Run - Only run if there is somewhere safe to run to. If there is no where to go you may aggravate the assailant further by running
Stall - Speak calmly and rationally. Try not to plead, cry or show that you're scared, this may be the reaction that he's going for.
Urinate or vomit - Do anything you can to repulse the assailant. Tell him that you have a STD or AIDS.
Fight - Women who resist attacks and act quickly are less likely to be raped, than those who are passive. The optimum time to react is in the first 20 seconds when the body releases chemicals in the blood that help to put up a fight. Be cautious if he has a weapon.
Keep alert - Even though it will be difficult, try to pay attention to as many details as possible, so that you can identify your assailant.
Get help - Call 9-1-1 as soon as possible. Police are becoming more willing to help victims of rape. You are not obligated to press charges or go to court.
Collect evidence - Do not bathe, shower, or douche. If you change clothes, put the clothes you were raped in into a bag and seal it.
Tell someone - Call the police, rape crisis counselor, telephone operator, friend. It is very important that someone knows and that it is not kept a secret.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Boat Safety
BOAT SAFETY & SECURITY
By Promark Safety
Thieves are always on the lookout for easy targets. Don't make yourself an
easy target. Always follow these simple steps.
· Never leave anything valuable on display, however small and insignificant it may seem. Thieves steal first and think about value later.
· Don't leave anything loose in the cockpit or on deck.
· Don't leave your engine key in the ignition - always take it with you.
· Keep your boat keys separate from your engine keys.
· Always keep your boat locked when no one is on board, even for a short time.
· Use strong padlocks or rimlocks on all your hatches, entry points and cockpit lockers.
· Constantly check and improve the security on your boat. It's a good idea to fit an alarm and use a visible sticker to say that one is fitted.
· Make sure your cockpit lockers can be properly locked, and check that your main hatch and fore-hatch are strong.
· Also think about having a strongbox down below. If you don't think something is secure, get it fixed.
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IMPROVE YOUR SECURITY
Once you've tied up alongside, always do a quick security check before going ashore.
Always:
· Lock anything valuable out of sight in a strong locker secured by a strong padlock;
· Lock up emergency money away from other valuables;
· Keep your curtains closed so that no-one can look in;
· Keep unused ropes, fenders and other items out of sight in your cockpit, lockers and cupboards - and always lock them;
· Make sure that your life raft and outboard motor are secure, as these are valuable and attractive to boat thieves.
· When you go ashore from a dinghy, always remove your oars or paddles, rowlocks or pump, and secure the dinghy with a strong chain and padlock.
· If you are the victim of boat theft, call the police immediately and tell the harbour master or boatyard manager. Check to make sure that your boat is still seaworthy and hasn't been badly damaged.
· And, if you can, check that neighboring boats haven't been broken into as well.
· Get to know other boat owners in your marina and work together to keep the marina secure. You can do the following.
· Keep an eye on other boats, as well as your own.
· Report any strangers at the marina to the harbour master or yard master.
· Don't give your marina access card or key to other people.
· Never tell anyone else the access code to the marina.
· Don't let strangers into the marina, however genuine they may seem.
· Keep the marina gate closed at all times.
Promark Safety is a company that’s mission is
To stop crime in it’s tracks. Founded as a self defense company
Promark Safety wants everyone to Be safe and to
JOIN THE WAR ON CRIMEhttp://www.promarksafety.com/
By Promark Safety
Thieves are always on the lookout for easy targets. Don't make yourself an
easy target. Always follow these simple steps.
· Never leave anything valuable on display, however small and insignificant it may seem. Thieves steal first and think about value later.
· Don't leave anything loose in the cockpit or on deck.
· Don't leave your engine key in the ignition - always take it with you.
· Keep your boat keys separate from your engine keys.
· Always keep your boat locked when no one is on board, even for a short time.
· Use strong padlocks or rimlocks on all your hatches, entry points and cockpit lockers.
· Constantly check and improve the security on your boat. It's a good idea to fit an alarm and use a visible sticker to say that one is fitted.
· Make sure your cockpit lockers can be properly locked, and check that your main hatch and fore-hatch are strong.
· Also think about having a strongbox down below. If you don't think something is secure, get it fixed.
http://www.promarksafety.com/
IMPROVE YOUR SECURITY
Once you've tied up alongside, always do a quick security check before going ashore.
Always:
· Lock anything valuable out of sight in a strong locker secured by a strong padlock;
· Lock up emergency money away from other valuables;
· Keep your curtains closed so that no-one can look in;
· Keep unused ropes, fenders and other items out of sight in your cockpit, lockers and cupboards - and always lock them;
· Make sure that your life raft and outboard motor are secure, as these are valuable and attractive to boat thieves.
· When you go ashore from a dinghy, always remove your oars or paddles, rowlocks or pump, and secure the dinghy with a strong chain and padlock.
· If you are the victim of boat theft, call the police immediately and tell the harbour master or boatyard manager. Check to make sure that your boat is still seaworthy and hasn't been badly damaged.
· And, if you can, check that neighboring boats haven't been broken into as well.
· Get to know other boat owners in your marina and work together to keep the marina secure. You can do the following.
· Keep an eye on other boats, as well as your own.
· Report any strangers at the marina to the harbour master or yard master.
· Don't give your marina access card or key to other people.
· Never tell anyone else the access code to the marina.
· Don't let strangers into the marina, however genuine they may seem.
· Keep the marina gate closed at all times.
Promark Safety is a company that’s mission is
To stop crime in it’s tracks. Founded as a self defense company
Promark Safety wants everyone to Be safe and to
JOIN THE WAR ON CRIMEhttp://www.promarksafety.com/
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