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Following some very simple guidelines will keep you from being a crime victim while at college…
When you are on campus, always be aware of your surroundings and of the people around you. If you must listen to your iPod or MP3 player as you walk, have volume low enough that you can hear sound when snapping fingers. However, if walking alone at night or off-campus turn OFF and remove ear buds. Also, keep texting on phone to a minimum until you reach your destination. When your obviously distracted and oblivious to your surroundings, your an inviting target for rape or abduction.
Take advantage of programs that offer assistance in getting home after dark. Most of the campuses offer walk home assistance and shuttle service so you arrive at home safely.
If you are walking on campus, stay in well-lighted areas as much as possible…It’s dark so turn OFF electronic devices such as iPod and remove headphones.
If you see someone in your area or near you, make eye contact so he knows you see him and aware of their presence. Please carry Wildfire key chain pepper spray and be prepared to use it if attacked.
Stay away from traditional trouble spots on campus. Most college juniors and seniors can tell you where they are so please ask. Locations like alleys and dark parking spots make it easier to be targeted and vulnerable to be a victim of crime.
Finally, this should be common sense. But never leave laptops, backpacks and other personal belongings unattended…even if stepping away for just a minute. Someone could be watching and just waiting for an opportunity to steal your belongings.
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
Today, colleges and universities are required to alert students and faculty about crimes that pose an ongoing threat. Your daughter will be exposed to new surroundings the moment she walks onto campus. Especially, if she’s living off-campus. There are predators who actually stalk female college students waiting for an opportunity to launch a surprise attack. Rape, sexual assault, robbery, burglary and theft are crimes that affect university and college students whether on or off-campus. The Extreme college survival Kit is a necessity for today’s urban college environment.
Crime is real in most urban communities and St. Louis, MO has been plagued in recent months and the past school year with rapes on or near SLU and Washington University St Louis, MO campuses. Overnight car break-ins of vehicles parked on city streets of CWE, South City, Soulard and parking garages of the county have been a frequent occurrence all of which were reported by local news media so more detailed facts available online. Random shootings in downtown St Louis and surrounding neighborhoods of the city is a significant problem that’s out of control. When traveling throughout the city and shopping at retail stores, please use common sense and not leave packages or valuables visible in your vehicle. Downtown St Louis living requires residents to be vigilant about personal safety and always be aware of surroundings. Some residents of the renovated areas of downtown such as Washington Ave, Locust and Lafayette Park carry non-lethal self defense products such as the Taser C2 for added peace of mind against an attack.
Thieves target parking garage in Brentwood, MO condominium for the second time in three weeks. Vehicle passenger door locks were popped out to gain access to items stolen from cars parked overnight. This method of entry varies greatly from the “smash-n-grab” technique that downtown St.Louis, Mo residence have been experiencing in recent weeks. As usual, GPS units, ipods and other electronic devices were removed from cars. So far there have been no direct confrontations between the residence and thieves in the process of breaking into cars. But to be safe, suggest carrying Wildfire pepper spray on your key chain.
So, I bet your wondering what car clouting is? Didn’t know myself until I researched the term. It’s the same as “smash n grab” which is when thieves bust out a car window and take whatever they can quickly grab from inside your vehicle. Over the past weekend here in St. Louis, Mo there were more than 20 vehicles with broken windows and items stolen in the downtown areas of the city. It was reported most of the vehicles were parked on the street in the Soulard area of downtown. The best way to minimize becoming a car clouting victim is to remove or hide valuables such as; GPS devices, ipods, mp3 players, satellite receivers, money including change and laptops if you can believe people would leave something so obvious in the seat of a car. Oh, it’s very important that these objects are removed from site before parking car. If you wait until you park, anyone observing nearby can see what’s available in your car to steal and always carry Wildfire pepper spray and be ready to use it.
What does a BURGLAR like?
Experience has shown us that burglars like many things (mostly other people’s things), but two conditions are preferred by most thieves:
• An invitation, and
• A fast, easy, undetected entry and exit
Burglary invitations aren’t stuffed into envelopes as are birthday party invites; nor do we hang signs on our doors – “BURGLARS WELCOME” – the way we attach balloons to the mailbox. However, invitations are sent and signs are posted which are equally effective. Have you observed the pile of newspapers or how the mail overflows from your mailbox? Other invites you might recognize include:
• Non-maintained yard.
• Keys left in your vehicle while you run into the store.
• Dark or concealed hiding areas.
• Windows left open when you are away.
• Notes left on exterior doors explaining where you have gone.
• The spare house key on top of the door jam. (Did you think no one knew that key was there?)
• Messages on answering machines stating you are away.
• An open garage door
• Sliding glass door, without auxiliary locks.
• A house unlit night after night.
• Privacy fence.
• Flimsy door latches and locks.
• Basement windows.
After receiving his invitation the burglar also looks for a quick, undetected entry and exit. He will choose the path of least resistance, which affords him the best chance of getting away without being caught. For this reason, most burglars work the night shift hiding under the cover of darkness. This is an opportunity afforded by nature; other access and escape opportunities, which we provide include:
• A large shrub in front of a window
• A dark alley behind the residence
• A privacy fence around the residence
• An unlocked door or window
• A sliding glass door
• An exterior door without a deadbolt lock
Marking your property is one of the most simple and effective ways of protecting your possessions.
• For a start, property marking puts burglars off because it let’s others know that the item has been stolen, making it much more difficult to sell. The other big advantage is that it makes tracing and returning your stolen property a lot easier for police.
• The Metropolitan police say that there are two main types of property marking: the first is known as permanent marking, when you engrave or “punch” your property with your street number and postcode. Inexpensive permanent marketing kits can be bought from most DIY stores.
• Make sure you engrave with a fine drill or sharp-pointed tool, and use a template or stencil to keep it neat and tidy. Punching is a form of permanent marking that is done with a hammer and a set of punches bearing numbers and letters. This method is good for bicycles, mowers, engines, or other sturdy metal objects, but don’t use this on aluminum as it’s easily damaged. Of course, you could just improvise and scratch your postcode on it with a sharp object, depending on how happy you expect to be with the final appearance.
Invisible Protection
• Invisible marking is the other method of property marking. This is best for antiques or valuable property that would lose value if spoiled by permanent marking. Police usually check stolen property with a special ultra-violet (UV) marker pen should be used. Just as for permanent marking, use your postcode and mark again if you move. The police also say that it is important to remember that UV marking fades and will need to be renewed every so often.
• Most police forces run schemes that let you borrow an UV or ceramic marker, and you can buy them at most DIY stores. However, in some cases, chemicals can be used to remove invisible marking, and as it fades quickly, you should remember to regularly update your markings.
• Although you can’t see it with the naked eye, invisible marking can still be a deterrent to burglars, but you must let them know you’ve done it by using stickers from the police saying, “property in this home has been marked”. Contact your local police for more details about this.
• When it comes to deciding which items to mark, the answer is “up to you”. Think about what you value most and what might be attractive to thieves. The truth is almost anything can be a target for theft, so why not mark everything?
• It’s worth keeping a property list or inventory of all your household possessions, and be sure to mark the things that you own as you compile your list, including items kept in your shed or garage.
• Finally, where your property is marked is important, especially if engraving or punching. The chances are you’ll want to keep the mark out of site, so try marking underneath or around the back of the item. The most important thing to remember is to choose a surface that can’t be removed without spoiling the basic appearance or performance of the item. If thieves can’t remove your mark without breaking your property, then it’s worthless and they probably won’t want it.
ATM cash machines have been incorporated in our way of life. They offer a real convenience to those on the run but at the same time offer an element of risk. Using an ATM machine safely requires awareness and a little planning. Just because an ATM machine is open and available 24-hours a day doesn’t mean it is safe to use it. Most ATM robberies occur at night between 8:00 PM and midnight. ATM robbers are usually males under 25 years of age and most work alone. ATM robbers usually position themselves nearby waiting for a victim to approach and withdraw cash. Most ATM robbery victims are woman and were alone when robbed. Most claim that they never saw the robber coming. Most ATM robbers used a gun or claimed to have a concealed weapon when confronting the victim and demanding their cash.
If you or your family members use ATM cash machines on a regular basis, here are some tips that can make the process a little safer:
• Use only ATM machines in well-lighted, high-traffic areas. Don’t use ATM machines that are remote or hidden such as being located behind buildings, behind pillars, walls, or away from public view. Beware of obvious hiding places like shrubbery or overgrown trees. ATM robbers like to have the element of surprise and no witnesses. Robbers like good escape routes like nearby freeway on-ramps or high speed thoroughfares.
• Choose an ATM that looks and ‘feels’ safer, even if it is a couple of miles out of the way. Try and limit your use to daylight hours. Take someone with you after hours, if you can. When you drive up to an ATM location, scan the area for any suspicious persons. If you see anyone suspicious standing nearby or sitting in a car, drive away. When you approach an ATM on foot be prepared and have your access card ready. Memorize your personal PIN number to prevent loss and speed the transaction. After inserting your card and your PIN number keep an eye out behind you. Never accept an offer to help or request for help from a suspicious make ahead of you at the machine. If anyone suspicious or seemingly dangerous approaches terminate your transaction machine. First, tell the suspicious male in a loud, firm voice to “back-off” and leave you alone. This is designed to startle the person and give you time to flee, if appropriate. When you receive cash from the machine put it away immediately, extract your card, and walk away.
• If you use your car at a drive-thru ATM machine the same rules apply. Keep the car in gear, with your foot firmly on the brake, while using the ATM machine. Keep a close eye on your rear and side view mirrors during the transaction. Robbers almost always approach from the rear on the drivers side. If you see anyone approaching, drive off even if it means leaving your ATM card behind. If you are confronted by an armed robber, just give up your money without argument. The cash is not worth serious injury or death. Get to a safe place and call the police immediately.
• If lights around the ATM are not working, don’t use that machine
• Avoid ATM machines adjacent to obvious hiding places
• Beware of offers for help from strangers during an ATM transaction
• Don’t fight with or attempt to follow the robber
• Drive or walk to a safe place and immediately call the police
