These more likely segments of our society, are a group that would benefit most by being familiar with ways to avoid being crime’s targets. It is highly recommended that this group [as should all] become familiar with crime through crime reports and follow the recommendations contained therein.

Obtaining some personal self-defense devices and learning how to use this technology is likewise, recommended.

“Personal defense technology? Sounds expensive. Is it?,” you ask. No, it is’nt in most cases.

To properly equip oneself with the necessary personal defense technology does not have to cost you an arm and a leg.

Well, who are the people that make up this segment of our population and why are they more vulnerable?

They are more likely to be a victim of crime for various reasons including there age, their occupation, the time of day they work, their daily routines [e.g. doing things at the same time, in the same place, in the same way] and the areas in which they live. This list is not inclusive and there are plenty of combinations of scenarios that would also make a person more vulnerable to crime.

Here is a short list of examples of groups of people and their occupations that would benefit from modern personal self-defense technology:

Senior citizens

Night Shift Workers

Taxi drivers

Disabled persons

Delivery drivers

Babysitters

Postal employees

Bar maids

Joggers

Tourist

Retail clerks

Students

Health workers

The above list is far from exhaustive. Why these certain groups are included in the list should be obvious to anyone giving it some thought.

It would be wise for our communities to get the word out to these segments of the population about their increased risk at being victims of crime and the availability of personal defense technology. But, judging on past experience, we know that is not always going to be the case.

It is for this reason that we also recommend everyone to get involved on a voluntary basis to support your local police and sheriff’s office and neighborhood watch programs.

It is recommended for every citizen to educate themselves and others about the ins and outs of crime and how to keep the public from becoming victims and not becoming statistics in a crime report.

The fact is that most of us claim that personal safety, home security and self defense are extremely important, yet we do nothing to help ourselves. If I can convince you to do one thing today, it would be to take a proactive approach to personal safety.

Get yourself a good self defense pepper spray product. Learn how to use it and what to expect when you do. Practice until your comfortable. Carry it with you wherever you go and make sure it is highly accessible. By doing this you just improved your chances of surviving an attack.

I realize that the “perfect self defense product” is not the same for everyone. So what works for me may not be your cup of tea and that’s fine because you will find the product that works best for you. Stun guns have become extremely popular among civilians. Technology enhancements have reduced costs while increasing dependability. The newest stun guns sport very high voltage and low amperage, coming into contact with a stun gun will make an attacker “see stars”.

If your budget allows the C2 Taser is an excellent self defense weapon. Items such as steel batons, kubotans, and personal alarms all make great self defense products. I encourage you to research the products and determine what works best for you. Once you determine the best weapon(s) for you, make a commitment to learn how to use it. That means practicing with whatever product(s) you choose. No matter what, I hope you will take action today.

Stun guns are legal in all but a few states and in most places no license or permit is required to carry it. All this stopping power and still stun guns remain “Non Lethal”.

Stun guns are available in various sizes from the size of a matchbox to a larger telescopic baton size. Stun Guns use batteries as a source of power and most are rechargeable. It should only be carried as way to protect yourself as a last resort and, from that perspective, it is an ideal non lethal personal safety product for women who go out at night on their own or have to walk through dangerous neighbourhoods.

How Stun Guns Work ?

Stun guns use high voltage and low amperage to temporarily disable an attacker for several minutes. The stun gun does not rely on high amperage or pain for results, rather most stun guns operate on milliamps hence making it a non lethal personal safety product. The energy stored in the gun is dumped into the attacker’s muscles causing them to do a great deal of work rapidly. This rapid work cycle instantly depletes the attacker’s blood sugar by converting it to lactic acid. In short, he is unable to produce energy for his muscles, and his body is unable to function properly. The stun gun also interrupts the tiny neurological impulses that control and direct voluntary muscle movement. When the attacker’s neuromuscular system is overwhelmed and controlled by the stun gun he loses his balance. Should the attacker be touching you, the current will NOT pass to your body!

Stun guns have been proven to be safe and effective non-lethal self defense products. They do not cause any permanent damage to an attacker. The effects on the heart or other major organs are very insignificant.

Stun Gun Restrictions:

In most states, stun gun laws permit their use for home protection. But many States, counties and countries have incorporated stun gun laws that have placed restrictions and regulations and on size, usage and/or registration of stun guns to the general public.

Every one must know and abide by the local stun gun laws. Ignorance of stun gun law is never a viable defense.States where Stun Guns are restricted: Indiana (no Tasers), Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Illinois.Cities where Stun Guns are restricted: Annapolis(MD), Baltimore(MD), Baltimore County(MD), Chicago(IL), Dension / Crawfor COunty(IA) .Countries where Stun Guns are restricted: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, India (POLICE USE ONLY), Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kindom

We all tell our kids not to talk to strangers but … Every day the news is full of children being molested, abducted or even killed.

We’ve all seen movies where a child is grabbed and taken into a car. The child never even has a chance to scream or attract attention. But will children always try to scream? What about the creep who uses the “lost puppy” story or says “your mommy asked me to take you home because she’s busy”? Kids who hear such stories might just get into the car without raising a fuss!

One way to possibly help kids avoid these circumstances is by having them carry a Personal Alarm.

These are small devices that have a VERY LOUD alarm when triggered. They can be worn on belts, on the wrist, around the neck or even attached to the child’s schoolbag or bike. Some even come as a flashlight and keychain holder. Others have flashing strobe lights for added protection to ward off attackers and signal for help.

When you give your child a Personal Alarm and educate him or her on its proper use, you are providing an extra measure of safety and protection that could save that child’s life.

As parents we believe that our child’s safety is utmost in our mind. By giving them a Personal Alarm, you will have taken an extra step to ensure your child will come home safely each day.

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Personal alarms can range from battery powered alarms that emits a loud noise when a trigger is pulled out and there are gas alarms in the form of pressurized container that emits a loud noise that will catch the attention of the people around you and this will shock and disorientate the attacker giving you time to get away. The sound emitted from personal alarms can be disorienting, distracting and surprising to the attacker, thus making it as deterrent for it will catch the attention of the people around and the attacker will tend to flee.

Personal alarms are also considered weapons for self defense for they can give protection and safety to the one who holds the device. Currently, personal alarms are available in the market and various kinds of it are found on the internet that ranges from keychains, wrist alarms, torch alarms, hand bag alarms, gas or spray alarms. Having a personal alarm with you every time gives you the assurance of safety and protection; it is one way of discouraging harmful people.

As companies seek greater ways to find cost savings, the lure of contracting cheap labor overseas continues to grow. Outsourcing overseas is becoming increasingly common in the banking, financial services, retailing, insurance, and telecommunications sectors. But when companies choose to outsource the processing of sensitive personal information, are they losing control of security as well?

Securing personal data within our own borders seems to be challenging enough. On February 7, 2006, one of Massachusetts’ largest hospitals, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said that it mistakenly faxed sensitive confidential patient information to an incorrect business fax number and is conducting an internal investigation into the matter.

Last year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina inadvertently printed Social Security numbers on envelopes it recently sent to 629 of its members.

Sending data processing tasks overseas doesn’t appear to relieve security concerns. Not long ago, a woman in Pakistan recently struck fear among executives who outsource. She had obtained sensitive patient documents from the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center through a medical transcription subcontractor that she worked for, and she threatened to post the files on the Internet unless she was paid more money. The transcriber ultimately rescinded her e-mailed threat, and the UCSF Medical Center fired the contractor who hired the subcontractor who was ultimately responsible for the Pakistani woman’s work, but this incident exposed the fact that the hospital wasn’t keeping track of exactly where its medical records were going or who had access to them.

To put the risks in perspective, India’s National Association of Software and Services companies reported recently that India’s outsourcing industry is creating jobs at the rate of nearly 100,000 a year, and its revenue is growing more than 40% annually. Analyst first Gartner Inc. estimates that global spending on offshore outsourcing services will top $50 billion by 2007. Many of these outsourced operations involve handling and processing customer transactions and sensitive personal information, and most U.S. companies aren’t ramping up security measures at these locations to manage that growth.

The United States has never enacted a comprehensive data protection or privacy law, and even highly-regulated data (such as healthcare information subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and financial information subject to the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA)) are not subject to any trans-border regulations. However the lack of a data privacy law dealing with outsourcing does not mean that a company’s use of off-shore vendors is without risk. The U.S. laws do impose various obligations on companies to maintain the privacy and security of its U.S. databases, and these obligations necessitate that the company ensure the requirements of law are met.

But just because a company transfers the performance of a function to a third party, it does not mean that the company can also transfer its legal compliance obligations with respect to the performance of that function. In fact, despite transferring the function, the firm may well remain legally responsible to interested third parties (such as government entities, customers, employees, other vendors) for the successful performance of the function, and in some instances, the company may be responsible for ensuring that the processes used to perform the transferred function conform to applicable regulations. Of course, in addition to legal troubles, the public relations fallout for a company who falls prey to a data security breach can be devastating.

So what steps should a company take to secure their outsourcing operations abroad and protect customer data?

First and foremost, a strong and well-understood security policy must be put in place and followed vigorously before any data is outsourced overseas.

In addition:

· Visit the outsourcing site, and require the outsourcing vendor to provide proof of a security audit by a reputable third party or industry group. The vendor should demonstrate policies, procedures and technical safeguards are equal to or better than the company’s.

· Conduct a remote vulnerability scan to determine what internal information the company can access from the outside.

· Require the outsourcing vendor to encrypt all data in storage and in transit, and physical security controls should be in place to mitigate the risk of data leaving the facility via any media, recording devices, cameras and hard copies.

· Provide only partial information about a customer – not the full profile.

When executing a written contract with the outsourcer, the following provisions should be included:

· A prohibition on the service provider from disclosing or using data or information for any purpose other than to carry out the contracted services.

· The service provider should provide a copy of all customer data in its possession or control upon request.

· Never grant any subcontractor access to the outsourcer’s data unless the company has approved the subcontractor and assumes all security provisions of the outsourcing agreement.

· The outsourcer should be precluded from holding data hostage in the event of a dispute.

· The contract should be reviewed by counsel experienced in the outsourcer’s country’s laws to determine the enforceability of all aspects of the contract.

Finally, a company should develop a formal plan for responding to “worst case scenario” type events, such as misappropriation of personal data. It would identify both local legal resources that could be called upon quickly as well as the legal recourse that would be sought in the event of a security incident or breach of contract.

The crime rate comprises of all reported crime and the categories include Murder, Property, Forcible Rape, Aggravated assault, Robbery, Burglary, Vehicle theft, and Larceny-theft. Here is a comparison of crime rate in the US from 1980 to 2005 in multiples of 5 years:

Year —— No. of Offenses (Violent Crime) —— No. of Offenses (Property Crime)
1980 —————– 1,345 ————————————— 12,064
1985 —————– 1,328 ————————————— 11,103
1990 —————– 1,820 ————————————— 12,655
1995 —————– 1,799 ————————————— 12,064
2000 —————– 1,425 ————————————— 10,183
2005 —————– 1,391 ————————————— 10,166

Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The above figures go on to show that the crime rate was at its maximum in the period between 1985 and 1995. Although, the figures have come down but the improvement is not good enough. In such a scenario, what can you do as an individual? The answer to this lies in self-defense. There are several forms of self-defense including martial arts and use of pepper spray but the most common and legal forms in US include:

Stun Guns Tasers Pepper Sprays Concealed Handguns Expandable Batons Animal Repellents

Let us take a look at how each of these weapons for self-defense can be use

Stun Guns
Over a period of time, stun guns have completely evolved and are considered as one of the safest and effective weapons of self-defense. It is not only easy to use but it also more discreet and you can conceal it in your handbag as well. A stun gun of today is easily capable of generating around 200,000 volts and even more, which can easily leave a person incapacitated for 30 minutes. The advantage is that you can find different types of stun guns in the market like the stun gun flashlight, cell phone stun gun, stun baton, raptor stun gun, stun pen, small fry mini stun gun, expandable baton, stun stick, and several other variations including a rechargeable stun gun. But the only disadvantage of a stun gun is that you have to be close enough to the attacker to be able to use it.

The stun gun throws an electronic charge at the body of the attacker. Once it is firmly planted on the body, the high voltage low amps charge can easily disable a 6-foot man without causing any serious damage to the attacker. The attacker will feel excruciating pain as their muscles start to spasm and at the same time the level of their blood sugar will be depleted. Basically, it is one of the safest and effective weapons to use against an attacker in a close range.

Tasers
A Taser is quite similar to the stun gun in more ways than one. This is a weapon that sends an electroshock into the body of the attacker to de-capacitate them. The Taser works on a technology known as Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD), which causes neuromuscular incapacitation or NMI and can be considered responsible for the strong muscle contractions that the attacker feels. The muscle contractions take place due to the involuntary stimulation of motor nerves as well as the sensory nerves. In fact, due to this particular reason, the Taser has become a favorite of law enforcement agencies in the US and other countries as well. It is even preferred over some of the traditional stun guns. The two main models used by law enforcement agencies include the M26 and X26. Both these Tasers are available with different accessories including a mounted digital video camera, which is capable of recording in low light conditions and laser sight.

The Taser works by firing two small darts, which consists of electrodes. The electrodes are connected to the main unit by a thin conductive wire and are propelled through the air with the help of compressed nitrogen charges. Each of the air cartridges consist of a pair of electrodes as well as a propellant that has to be replaced after each shot. Each of the Taser cartridges is available for propelling at different ranges. The maximum range for a Taser cartridge is 10.6 meters or 35 feet and this is available only for law enforcement agencies. If you are planning to buy a Taser then your cartridge will be limited to 4.5 meters or 15 feet.

The good thing about Taser electrodes is that they can penetrate clothing and have a barbed surface so that they can’t be removed once they get attached to the skin. The good news is that Tasers can be carried legally without a permit in almost 43 US States although they are still prohibited for use in self-defense by citizens in the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin.

Pepper Spray
Pepper spray is another very effective method of self-defense that women all over the world use against attackers or stalkers. Pepper spray is also called the OC spray as it has been derived from Oleoresin Capsicum. Some of the other common names of the pepper spray include capsicum spray and OC gas. Pepper spray is considered to be a good weapon of self-defense because of its lachrymatory qualities. The chemical in the spray irritates the eyes of the attacker and forces them to shut. It also causes pain, tears and temporary blindness and it is important to understand that too much of pepper spray can be lethal as well.
You can find pepper spray in most of the supermarkets and other stores which stock self-defense equipments. It is available in canisters and can easily be concealed. It looks almost like a smaller version of a deodorant canister. Off late, due to its increased usage, companies have started offering pepper spray in innovative products like a ring or a cigarette lighter. The smaller it is, the better it can be concealed!

Concealed Handgun
There are different laws in different countries for carrying a concealed handgun and in the United States it is known as concealed carry. You can carry a concealed handgun only after you get your license or legal authorization for the gun. As the name suggests, these guns are a little different from what the military or the police uses. These guns are smaller and can be easily concealed. Of course the choice of concealed handgun that you can carry will vary from one state to another. There are some states that will allow you to carry multiple concealed handguns while other states will restrict the use of even one handgun. So before you can go ahead and purchase a concealed handgun refer to the laws applicable in your state. Here is a list of the various types of concealed handguns that you can carry or use legally:

Pocket Guns: Airweight snubnose revolvers, Berettas, Seecamp .32′s, Derringers, and Airweight snubnose .38 Special revolver Medium Frame Revolvers: S&W Model 66 and Ruger GP Series Medium Frame Auto Pistols: Para-Ordnance P12, S&W 39xx, 59xx, and 69xx series, Glock 17, 19, 21 and 22 series, the SIG 22x series, Kimber ProCarry and Compact, H&K USP and P7, Springfield Champion, and several others.

Expandable Batons
Batons have always been used by law enforcement agencies but off late you can use them as well for thwarting any attack by an intruder or stranger. You can find different types of expandable batons in the market including the expandable telescopic baton, which is considered to be an intimidating and powerful weapon of self-defense. There are two reasons for carrying an expandable baton:

1)It would be a warning to anyone who wants to attack you as the baton can clearly be seen
2)If someone still chooses to attack you then with the help of the baton you will be able to take them down quickly and efficiently. Some of the different sizes available include 16″ expandable telescopic baton, 21″ expandable telescopic baton, and 17″ expandable telescopic spring baton

Animal Repellents
Animal repellents comprise of different types of chemicals and can be used for self-defense against bears, dogs, cats, and other animals. All animals’ repellents can be classified in 2 specific categories:

1) Taste repellent: This type if animal repellent is known as gustatory repellents repel and they taste really bad. 2) Odor repellent: These animal repellents are also known as olfactory repellents and leave an odor that is disturbing to the animals.

The crux of the matter is that you should always take necessary measures to protect yourself when you are driving, in a crowded place, in a dark alley or in a park. Any of the above weapons of self-defense can be your life saving decision.

A basic understanding of personal safety and a few simple precautionary measures will go a long way in keeping you and your possessions safe and secure. Some schools and educational establishments have classes on self-defense for all, especially for girls, as they are considered to be comparatively more vulnerable and defenseless. For those who have ample time at hand and can afford to learn martial arts, it is always a good step in the right direction. But not all can be compelled to take up martial arts classes. Besides, the opportunity to put your self-defense skills to the test might not always rise, which would render it useless. Compact self defense solutions like stun guns, Tasers, cell phone stun guns, telescopic stun batons, and pepper sprays, can provide the best line of self defense.

As these kinds of self defense equipments require very little time to be mastered, stun guns are gaining popularity. Their compactness and affordability by all makes it one of the most popular self defense equipment the delivers more than your money’s worth. When a stun gun saves your life from a real life attack, you would not be thinking how much money you had to shell out to save your life. In fact you would end up thinking how little money and effort you had to spend to save yourself. Stun guns are more popular than any other self defense equipment due to the compactness of its size and the versatility of its use. Some hi-end stun guns are capable of discharging more than 1 million volts on the attacker at the press of a button rendering him immobile for a few minutes, when you would have enough time to call for help or make good your escape.

You would be faced not only with embarrassment but also would be left facing legal action if you are found carrying any self defense equipment classified as illegal in some states. Some self defense equipment, unlike stun guns, may require permits or other permission to be carried around in public. So it is imperative that you know about the legal status of your self-defense equipment and also learn how to use it in an emergency. Learning how to use it appropriately would eliminate the risk of you getting hurt while using the stun gun.

With a stun gun in hand you can keep yourself from any kind of masochistic, maniacal stalker and could, if needed, inflict considerable amount of discomfort to discourage such attacks in the future. Also make sure you have a list of emergency numbers on you phone. After all, with a stun gun in your hand, it would be the assailant who would be in need of immediate medical attention and care.

That is what makes them so darn effective at scaring the bad guys away. The last thing an assailant expects in an assault situation is resistance or lots of NOISE.

Self defense products like stun guns, pepper sprays and personal alarms allow you time to escape. They will give you from 3-15 minutes to escape to get help or just escape and survive.

In an assault situation here are some valuable tips.

–REACT QUICKLY

–FIGHT BACK and FIGHT DIRTY

–MAKE LOTS OF NOISE

–SURVIVE AND ESCAPE.

–USE ANY WEAPON AVAILABLE

–PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

These seven portable personal alarms have hundreds of applications. They offer great protection at home, work or when you travel. Small enough to be concealed yet as effective as anyone would want. They are cost effective too!

The door stop alarm is great for those who travel a lot and need a little extra security.

Police, lifeguards, teachers, neighborhood watch, walkers, joggers, umpires and many, many others can all use these personal safety alarms. In fact, anyone can use the electronic whistle for personal safety.

Many can be attached to key chains for extra easy use wherever you go. Some have powerful lights as an extra measure of safety. Great for adults and kids too

Admittedly they are not the answer for every situation but having a self defense product and knowing how to use it develops a sense of confidence that in and of itself can be a life saver. Get some today and learn how to use them-they could save your life.

Always have some self defense products with you. A stun gun, pepper spray, personal alarm, or a combination thereof works best. They are inexpensive, easy to use and effective as can be.

Jack Krohn is the author of over 300 articles, 15 websites and the #1 author of Home Security Articles in the country. He owns SECURITY SOLUTIONS a one stop resource that provides solutions and answers for all your self defense and home security problems.

Over time though, this directory has become less known because phone companies need permission from the owner of the number to be listed in this directory. On one side of the coin, it is good for people who want to follow on just a number without a name. On the other side of the coin, it could be a security risk.

For this reason, phone directories have limited access to these directories to persons in positions of authority like law enforcers, and the like. Regular guys will need special permission to be able to access this directory. Thus, because of limited exposure to this directory, several companies have started to offer online search services for people who would like to tag a name to a number.

Ideally, this would be a great opportunity because we all, at one point or another, find ourselves scrambling to figure out whose number we wrote on a scrap of paper, or which unidentified phone number in our mobile phone is the customer we need to talk to. At times like this, a black directory would be so welcome. To find a site that offers this service, all you would need to do is search for one online. Of course, separating the riffraff from the genuine trustworthy online black directory service needs to be attended to before signing up with anyone.

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