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I’m sure by now you have read or heard the announcement by CQ Press that St. Louis, MO is the most dangerous city in America. There is much disagreement aboutthe statistical data used to return St. Louis to the #1 ranking in the nation. There has also been much written and reported in the local media of the outrage and unfairness of announcing St. Louis as the Most Dangerous City in America.
The outrage should be about St. Louis criminals being the most dangerous in America and what’s causing St. Louis to consistently be one of the most dangerous cities in the nation. After all, we were ranked #1 in 2006 and leaders took no apparent action to address the problem. So why is everyone acting so surprised?
Also, there has been much discussion about how most of the violent crimes are being committed within easily identifiable zip codes. Well, if you already know that, wouldn’t it make the problem much more easier to solve?
Here’s my personal predictions; murders, rapes, robberies, shootings and aggravated assaults will continue to rise out of control as public officials argue about being ranked the #1 most dangerous city in America as opposed to #3, #6, or #10. Who cares about the ranking, address the problem! Otherwise, St. Louis criminals, the most dangerous in America, will venture out to the suburbs and affluent parts of the community and we’ll really have a problem when this happens. And as quietly as it’s kept, some say it already has begun.
Criminals aren’t stupid, they’ll eventually search for softer targets near colleges, universities and more affluent parts of the community. Don’t wait until after you have been victimized by a thug to think about your personal safety. Wildfire pepper spray andStun Master‘s 4.5 Million Volt Hot Shotstun gun provide extremely effective non-lethal personal protectionfor women.
Even though you are rushing and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. If possible, park your car in an area or high pedestrian activity. Avoid remote areas.
Lock your care and close the windows, even if you are only gone for a few minutes.
Loose change is a meal for a street person; they will break your window for small change.
Your cell phone can be sold and reprogrammed and is a sought item of theft.
A laptop computer will keep a drug user in a high state, at your expense.
Lock your packages out -of -sight in the trunk. Place your valuables in the trunk before you get to your destination, not after, the thief may be watching.
Be sure and lock your car, many opportunists simply look for unlocked cars.
If waiting for a ride from a friend or public transportation, do so in busy, well-lit places.
Consider security film for automobile’s windows.
Always report a theft to the police.
Teach your children to go to the store clerk and ask for help if you become separated while shopping. They should never go to the parking lot or the car alone.
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible and notify issuers immediately if a credit/debit card is lost, stolen, or misused.
Be extra careful with purses and wallets. They may become targets for crime in crowded shopping areas, at bus stops, and on public transportation.
Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.
At home, be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes. Leave lights and a radio or television on so the house looks occupied. Do not put large displays of holiday gifts in view of your windows or doors.
If you go away for the holidays, try to keep your home appearing “living in”; Get an automatic timer for your lights. Have a neighbor watch your home and pick-up your newspapers and mail.
If you use lights on your tree, make sure that they are in good working order.
Immediately mark your new gifts with your driver’s license number, and note all serial numbers, keeping records in a safe place.
Remember to be a good friend and neighbor this holiday season: Share these tips with others in your familiy and neighborhood. Also, why not get your neighborhood together and go caroling. Do not forget the elderly and other people who might be especially lonely during the holidays. Soon, you may wish to form a neighborhood watch group. People helping people, that’s what it is all about!
Always be aware of your surroundings and young men loitering in parking lots or parking garages.
Women should always carry at least pepper spray as self defense against an attack or abduction.
And lastly, when hosting a party, find alternative transportation for intoxicated guests: and when going out drinking, please remember: D0n’t Drink and Drive.
Shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go with a friend or family member.
Dress casually and comfortably.
Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.
Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible.
Even though you are rushed and thinking about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings.
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible.
Keep cash in your front pocket
Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused.
Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home.
Be extra careful if you do carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas.
Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps.
Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, “con-artists” may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.
Always be aware of your surroundings and women should always carry pepper spray as personal protection against an attack or attack.
I’m often asked what is Holiday Shopping Self Defense? Well, Holiday Shopping Self Defense incompasses everything from being aware of your surroundings to employing self-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.
St. Louis, MO women don’t be this victim: A woman shopping alone leaves a shopping mall via the elevator to the poorly lit parking garage. She’s running a few errands after work and she already has experienced a stressful day. As she walks to her SUV in the parking garage, she’s thinking about what to cook for dinner for her family. Suddenly, she realizes that it’s the wrong floor but remembers her SUV is at the end of the ramp on the next level. It’s the farthest from the elevators but first open stall she found in the parking garage. Having arrived to her parked SUV, she digs in her purse for keys and opens the rear driver side door to load packages she just purchased.
As she does, an attacker grabs her from behind and has her in a choke hold…she’ll be another sexual assault victim because she never made her personal safety a priority and carry at least a key chain Wildfire pepper spray for non-lethal self defense against an attacker.
Attacks on women in public parking garages and lots are on the rise in Saint Louis, MO and across the nation. But here’s how you can reduce the chances of being victimized…
Be aware of your surroundings and whenever possible, park as close as you can to the elevators or main entrance to the mall. Already have keys in hand and Taser C2 Pink with Laser Sight where you can quickly get it from purse.
As your walking to your car, be especially aware of the people around you and places a rapist might launch a surprise attack. Also, if a shady looking person walks by you…trust your instincts! Never turn your back to a potential threat or assailant. They’ll often double back and attack you violently and fast.
If you are ever physically assaulted with no personal protection available, and the attacker clearly wants the car, give it to him and run in the opposite direction. However, if the thug plans on hurting or abducting you, fight for your life. Absolutely under no circumstances do you get into any vehicle with him, his or yours.
Again, if it appears that an attacker plans to rape or abduct you… FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! NEVER, NEVER, NEVER get into any car with him!
Carjacking of parked vehicles depends on the car owner being inattentive to their surroundings. Carjackers, like street robbers, prefer the element of surprise. Most victims say they never saw the carjacker until they appeared at their car door. To reduce your risk of being carjacked, we have listed some common sense steps below:
• Always park in well-lighted areas, if you plan to arrive/leave after dark
• Don’t park in isolated or visually obstructed areas near walls or heavy foliage
• Use valet parking or an attended garage, if you’re a woman driving alone
• As you walk to your car be alert to suspicious persons sitting in cars
• Ask for a security escort if you are alone at a shopping center
• Watch out for young makes loitering in the area (handing out flyers, etc)
• If someone tries to approach, change direction or run to a busy store
• Follow your instincts if they tell you to walk/run away to a busy place
• As you approach your vehicle, look under, around, and inside your car
• If safe, open the door, enter quickly, and lock the doors
• Don’t be a target by turning your back while loading packages into the car
• Make it your habit to always start your car and drive away immediately
• Teach and practice with your children to enter and exit the car quickly
• In the city, always drive with your car doors locked and windows rolled up
• When stopped in traffic, leave room to maneuver and escape, if necessary
• If you are bumped in traffic, by young makes, be suspicious of the accident
• Wave to follow, and drive to a gas station or busy place before getting out
• If you are ever confronted by an armed carjacker don’t resist
• Give up your keys or money if demanded without resistance
• Don’t argue, fight or chase the robber. You can be seriously injured
• Never agree to be kidnapped. Drop the cars keys and run and scream for help
• If you are forced to drive, consider crashing your car near a busy intersection so bystanders can come to your aid and call the police
• Call the police immediately to report the crime and provide detailed information
