CRIME is real. Women who are assaulted or raped…families whose homes are invaded...the damage done to people this way goes far beyond just the loss of money or jewelry. And, for the most part, the police can only get involved after the damage has been done. You and I are the real first line of defense. We can educate and equip people to protect themselves, their loved ones, their homes and businesses. This is not something most people do of ther own initiative. They don't get up in the morning and say "Let's go over to Wal-Mart and buy some non-lethal self-defense products."

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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.

The statistics are frightening!

• There were 401,326 robberies in 2004.       
  • The 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,          
  • 18.6% used knives or cutting instruments,          
  • 35.6% used other weapons (clubs, blunt objects, etc.)         
  • Personal weapons (hands, fists, feet, etc.) accounted for 26.6% of the assaults.   

• There are over 38,000 car-jackings each year with 74% of the victims faced a weapon.
  • About 63% of car-jacking incidents occurred within 5 miles of the victim's home,         
  • 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.    
  • 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 do occur.

  DEVELOPING  A PLAN OF ACTION

 Experts in the field of security and protection all agree that the best way to take charge of your safety is to avoid potentially dangerous situations. Criminals rarely put real thought into assault and other crimes. Almost never is their violence "person specific." They are looking for vulnerability, an "easy mark," someone who is not aware of their surroundings. A well rehearsed plan of action can take you an your family off the target list.

 HOME SAFETY TIPS

1. A constant awareness of your environment is the best weapon for guarding your personal safety. Always be alert to your surroundings whether in your car, on the street or at home.
   
2. Always have a plan of action. Play a mental game of "what if..."-- where you should go and what you should do should a dangerous situation arise.
3. Trust your instincts. Research shows that a large percentage of people who have been assaulted had a feeling something was wrong just before they were attacked.
4. Over half of all assaults are committed by someone known to the victim. Take notice if an acquaintance is paying unwanted attention to you.
5. Don’t wear headphone stereos or other devices that would make it difficult for you to sense an attacker. Be alert at all times.
6. If someone accosts you, yell "fire" instead of "help" or "rape," because more people are likely to respond.
7. Be sure to shout that you do not know the assailant so bystanders do not mistake the encounter for a domestic quarrel.

1. Keep your vehicle in good running order. Routine maintenance and replacement of worn parts in a timely manner will significantly decrease the possibility of breakdowns when you are least prepared.
2. Consider having a CB radio or cellular phone installed in your vehicle. Often this is the safest and quickest means of alerting the police and emergency services that you are in need of assitance.
3. If your travel plans include an overnight or long-distance driving, make sure you leave an itinerary of your trip with friends or family to let them know where you will be staying--including phone numbers of overnight lodgings.
4. Plan road trips carefully. Consider weather and driving conditions in relation to the condition of your automobile. Carry maps and familiarize yourself with the route you will tavel before you leave.
5. Have an emergency kit, including working flashlight and jumper cables, in the car at all times. Consider a first-aid kit an emergency blanket as well.
6. Often a "Send Help" or "Please Call Police" sign for your windshield can be a valuable item if you are not able to get your vehicle going.

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