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Anyone who has driven to a St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball game, know that parts of St. Louis, MO look like a war zone. Abandoned homes, warehouses and buildings are crumbling throughout the city. Though the suburban population has ballooned to approximately 3 million, the frequently quoted population of St. Louis city is roughly 356,000.
Believe it or not, car thefts and break-ins are so common in many parts of the community that the city actually post signs in public parking areas warning city visitors not to leave valuables visible in their vehicles or better yet not at all.
Sadly, in the most dangerous city in America. Murders have become common on local television news channels. St. Louis residents can expect a murder to be reported every few days in the most dangerous city in America. The murder rate in St. Louis is about 4 times higher than the murder rate in New York. Again, St. Louis City has a population of only about 356,000. As of this writing, there have been 130 homicides in St. Louis City so far this year and as recently as this past weekend there was a man and woman shot and murdered in 2 unrelated crimes. There was also a police officer shot in the face while sitting in an unmarked car in North County. The above video is another example of the senseless violence that fearful law abiding residents must endure living in Murder City USA. These are dangerous times in St. Louis, The Most Dangerous City in America.
It is a constant concern for my neighbor to monitor his small print shop located in the neighborhood because he also has a full-time job. They entrust the day to day operation of the store to two employees because his wife is working as well.
I told him to purchase intruder alarm products to help ease his anxiety. He agreed to that idea. I told him to use his online connection at his office to do some research on inexpensive security alarm products.
Since he had no previous knowledge of how to purchase intruder alarm tools, he started by getting information about these devices. He spent a lot of time online because the first ones he saw were for big applications.
He discovered more about the Auto Dialer with Security Alarm while learning online where to purchase intruder alarm devices that will fit his immediate needs. The Auto Dialer with Security Alarm is just what he needed for his business.
Even with its small size of 6″ in height, 3 1/4 in width, and 1 1/2″ in thickness, the Auto Dialer with Security Alarm has the features of a standard unit. Any area that you select will be monitored by its passive infrared system.
When armed, the motion detector of the Auto Dialer with Security Alarm scans the selected area. The moment motion is detected, a 105 dB security alarm will sound and its auto dialer will dial the 5 preset phone numbers that you selected.
Once in the shop, he can choose the Chime mode, and a chime will alert him when motion is detected. The Auto Dialer is easy to set-up and is powered by 9 volt battery. It has an AC adaptor and a phone line. He has to put the dialer into the desired location 5 to 6 feet above the floor.
After learning about alarm and security products, he and his wife are considering installing an IP camera that will provide additional peace of mind.
Well after being named the most dangerous city in 2006, we lost the title and managed to make second place last year. But no worries, St. Louis is once again the most dangerous city in America…Got Your pepper spray?
According to CQ Press, St. Louis has the highest incidences of murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft in the nation. It’s scary to think we beat out Detroit, Michigan and Oakland, California for the most dangerous city in America. But until all law enforcement agencies and police departments are required to submit complete crime statistics using the same metric, the only thing we know for certain is that crime is real and these are dangerous times.
Ninety percent of burglary prevention is physical security. If your complex is locked up and unauthorized entry is made difficult, time consuming, noisy and visible, chances of a successful burglary are kept to a minimum. The burglar will pass up your business and look for an easier target.
Prevention
LOCKS on all outside entrances and inside security doors should be double cylinder deadbolts with moveable collars. The deadbolt should have at least one inch throw containing a hardened steel insert and protected by a latch guard.
PADLOCKS should be of hardened steel, mounted on bolted hasps and always locked to prevent exchange. Serial numbers should be filed off to prevent new keys from being made.
DOORS (all outside or security doors) should be of solid construction, metal lined and secured with heavy metal crossbars. Jams around doors must be solid. All exposed hinges should be pinned to prevent removal.
WINDOWS should have secure locks. Burglar-resistant glass treatments are also recommended. An example would be the installation of polyester security film. However, this must be used in conjunction with the alarm’s glass break sensor. Heavy metal grates may be used on windows of high vulnerability (such as rear windows). Check with the Fire Marshall for safety requirements.
LIGHTS must provide optimum visibility, both inside and out, with those outside having vandal-proof covers over the lights and power source. Entire perimeter must be well lit, especially the area around doors and other possible entry points.
alarm system should be supplied by a licensed alarm company with a central monitoring station. Check the alarm system on a daily basis, and advertise its presence to deter break-ins.
CASH REGISTER should be kept in plain view from outside the building so it can be easily monitored and should be left open when empty and not in use.
SAFE should be fire proof, burglar resistant, anchored securely and in plain view. Leave it open when it is empty, and use it to lock up valuables when business is closed. Change the combination whenever someone with access to it leaves your employment.
BUILDING EXTERIOR should be checked including the roof, cellar and walls. Secure all openings.
MAINTAIN GOOD VISIBILITY by not allowing landscaping, boxes, trash bins, vehicles or equipment near building where they might provide concealment or access to the roof.
PERIMETER FENCES need to be adequate enough to keep intruders out, and at the same time allow good visibility of your business by neighbors and police (i.e. vertical iron bar fence or 1/8 inch mesh vinyl coated chain link).
KEY CONTROL should be done in a responsible manner. A master key system where one key opens all locks may be convenient, but it may not be the best for security. Code all keys, keep them locked up when not in use, and do not allow employees to leave them lying around or make duplicates. Change locks whenever you suspect key security has been jeopardized.
ID NUMBERS should be marked on all equipment and stickers (such as Operation ID) should be displayed to make this plainly evident to would-be thieves. The best number to use is your personal Missouri driver’s license number. Also, keeping a record of serial numbers on all equipment may help in recovery of stolen property.
Call the police at once if you notice suspicious strangers loitering near or in your place of business.
Never block the view into your store by crowding display windows. It is important to maintain visibility into your business establishment at all times.
Secure your teller and cashier operations. Install barriers to keep unauthorized persons out of these areas.
If practical, mark doorways at varying heights to allow proper identification of robber’s height.
Install a timed delay switch to turn off exterior lights after your employees have gone for the night.
Use two people to open and close your business. Establish a system of prearranged signals. One person should stay outside until the other gives the all clear signal.
Keep cash on the premises to a minimum. Make frequent pickups of money from registers and make regular bank deposits.
Do not establish a habitual routine when making bank deposits. Robbers will soon learn it.
Keep the safe in your place of business locked at all times.
Check the references of job applicants before you hire them.
In the event you are contacted about an emergency at your business, and the call is of questionable validity, please verify the call with the police dispatcher, before going to your business.
Have frequent meetings with your employees in order to familiarize them with holdup prevention measures which you have initiated.
If You Are Held Up:
Remain calm.
Do not resist.
Be identification conscious. Observe the holdup suspect carefully for future identification.
Report the robbery immediately-dial 911 and don’t hang up.
If possible, protect the crime scene: do not let anyone disturb it. Wait for police.
Cooperate with police. By doing as they request you will help solve the crime.
I’m often asked what is Holiday Shopping Self Defense? Well, Holiday Shopping Self Defense incompasses everything from being aware of your surroundings to employingself-defense weapons if attacked by an assailant. The holiday season is a busy time of the year for everyone including criminals. Remember, holiday shoppers are bouncing from store to store often carrying large amounts of cash and carrying multiple packages.
The FBI crime reports confirm that criminals are more active and crimes such as burglaries, robberies, car jackings, car thefts and muggings increase during the month of December. Holiday Shopping Self Defense means being vigilant about your personal safety during the holiday season.
These are dangerous times and criminals are looking for someone they can catch off guard. As you already know, the day after Thanksgiving is the official start of the winter holiday shopping season. The following Holiday Shopping self defense tips will minimize your chances of being targeted and victimized by a criminal. Remember, Black Friday is on November 26, 2010 which officially launches the holiday shopping season.
Your safety and security while shopping and enjoying the holiday festivities should be high on your list of priorities. Again, with the number of carjackings, robberies, personal assaults, burglaries and home invasions increasing at this time of year, it is imperative that you implement these Holiday Shopping Self Defense tips…
1. Be fully aware of your surroundings at all times and be totally alert as your walk to your car. Take notice of anybody loitering around the parking lot or garage especially at night.
2. As you walk to your car, have your car keys ready in your hand and be prepared to use them as a weapon if assaulted or attacked. It is strongly recommended that women carry a wildfire pepper spray keychain as a non-lethal form of self-defense.
3. If your car has a remote, only unlock the driver’s side door with your remote and wait until you are fairly close to the car before doing so.
4. Before getting into your car, check to make sure there is not someone hiding inside. Many people have a dangerous habit of not locking their car doors.
5. Women, wear comfortable shoes rather than high heels when shopping. If you are attacked in the parking lot or garage, comfortable shoes with no heels can help you escape.
6. Avoid parking near large vehicles or shrubbery, especially if shopping alone. Also, be leery of vans with sliding doors parked next to the driver’s side of your car. Above all, trust your intuition and return to the mall to request a security escort if you don’t feel safe or you feel that something looks suspicious.
7. Finally, don’t leave valuables such as iPod’s, wallets, laptops, purses, cash or packages in plain view inside your car. You are just inviting a thief to break into your car.
Home invasion robbery is one of the more frightening and dangerous crimes that can happen to a family. A home invasion robbery is when robbers force their way into your home, condo or apartment to commit robbery and possibly other crimes. Some consider home invasion a residential form of carjacking and it’s on the rise. There are major differences between residential burglary and home invasion. For instance, residential burglars work mostly during the day when a home is more likely to be unoccupied. Most work alone and looking for the right opportunity. Alert neighbors, barking dogs, strong locks and doors can sometimes deter burglars. Most burglars avoid confrontation and there is seldom violence.
Home invasion thou is a totally different situation and robbers are seeking homes that are occupied and often work at night and on weekends when families are more likely to be in the home. They’ll target home wealthier homes or maybe a senior citizen they perceive has money and items that can be converted to quick cash in the residence. Often, home invaders have been in your home before as a installer, handyman or delivery person. These criminals seldom work alone and once you’ve been targeted they’ll sometimes just kick open the door and confront and terrorize everyone inside. However it’s more common for these thugs to just knock on your front door or ring the door bell. People still open doors before checking and once the doors open they’ll coming rushing in using fear and intimidation to control their victims. Some robbers after gaining control, will eat a meal take a nap or even watch TV. But a major concern is that the brutal home invasion escalates to more violence like sexual assault, rape or even murder. Many of these thugs are bold enough to kidnap a victim and force them to withdraw cash from an ATM or take a small business owner to their business and rob it as well.
As simple as it sounds, planning and education will protect your family from being victimized by a home invasion. Parents should have a meeting to discuss a plan of action when a strangers at the door. I recommend having a couple 1lb Wildfire pepper spray cannisters at strategic places in the home. Install 3″ screws in a heavy duty strike plate of the door frame and make sure the door is solid and if your door doesn’t have a peephole install one. Also, remembering the following will keep your home secure…
Use door peephole BEFORE opening door
Never open the door to strangers or solicitors
Keep garage door closed and doors locked
Never rely on chain-latch as a barrier to a partially opened door
A recent string of violent home invasions in and around St. Louis , MO has the community on edge. Home owners are looking for inexpensive non-lethal means of personal and home protection for their family. The Taser C2 is an effective way for your loved one to protect herself and stop any intruder in his tracks. We also carry the timely being safe at home Survival Kit- Basic System which is popular with condominium and apartment dwellers.
Being prepared is the best way to survive a home invasion. Yes, you’ve installed deadbolts, window locks, window alarms and motion activated Spot Light Hidden Cameras with Built- in DVR at the outside perimeter of our home. However, the Voice Alert Motion Sensor inside your home announces that there is an intruder in zone 3 which you know to be the family room. What’s your plan of action to defend yourself and your loved ones? While deadly force is an option for some , many more people aren’t comfortable with handguns or firearms. The non-lethal Taser C2 with Laser Sight is nearly 100% effective stopping an attacker. It’s also recommended that homeowners place a couple of PistolGrip 1lb Wildfire pepper spray cannisters at strategic areas of your home for additional protection against multiple intruders.
Most college students don’t even anticipate having a need for non-lethal self defense products like the Extreme College Survival Kit. They may believe if they own a canister of OC pepper spray, they are accepting the reality that someday the unthinkable will happen to them. Other naive students don’t even think about self defense ever, feel it will never be needed. This attitude is dangerous and difficult to understand.
We live in a dangerous world with rapes, robberies, sexual assaults, home intrusions, etc. If you are ever attacked, it is unlikely that anyone will come to your aid quick enough, if at all. The sad reality is that it will be up to YOU to fight off an attacker anyway you can. In my own urban community of St.Louis, MO. There have been brutal rapes, violent assaults and robberies on both Washington University and SLU campuses in the past month. Both wustl and slu students need to realize that criminals are more and more desperate and view university students as easy prey to target. Defending yourself against a thug who means you serious harm is something you better prepare for if you don’t want to be victimized.
