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3 Most Likely Attackers a Woman Will Encounter

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 And it is unfortunate that many victims of violent crime are women. It does not have to be that way. In some cases, women can avoid becoming the victims by taking more active role in their personal s... And it is unfortunate that many victims of violent crime are women. It does not have to be that way. In some cases, women can avoid becoming the victims by taking more active role in their personal safety.In order to live independently, a woman needs to be well versed in the best practices of dealing with any threatening situations. She must be able to stay calm and maintain control in the midst of adversities. It is also helpful to know the most likely scenarios where attacker might strike. By knowing about the most likely situations she might be attacked, a woman can avoid taking unnecessary chances. Crimes of Opportunity and Random ActsCrimes of opportunity and random acts of violent are usually committed when attackers have the advantages and there is no other person w...

6 More Tips for Apartment Security

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Did you know that 1 of every 5 homes will experience a break-in or violent home invasion? And that 80 percent of break-ins occur forcibly through a locked door—and, even scarier, that a burglary occur... Did you know that 1 of every 5 homes will experience a break-in or violent home invasion? And that 80 percent of break-ins occur forcibly through a locked door—and, even scarier, that a burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States? And if you live in an apartment, the National Crime Prevention Council says you will have an 85 percent greater chance of being burglarized than a single-family dwelling.When looking into apartment living, consider my first six tips on apartment security, as well as the following:Gated access: Keypad, remote controlled and including an emergency firebox.Key building access: Look for a schedule that involves locking exterior doors and making sure the property is secured.Neighborhood watch-type programs: If a stranger is in the area or paying unw...

10 Security Tips to Prevent Home Invasion Robberies

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Learn How to safely answer your door when unknown person is present, and what you must train your children to do so to avoid being a victim of a home invasion at here If you have not heard, home invasion robberies are rampant and people are experiencing bands of deranged punks kicking in doors, terrorizing a family, stealing valuables, and sometimes taking a life. No city is immune from attack, it’s happened in the nicest neighborhoods, to the nicest people. Criminals are pretty dumb and go for the easy targets. Here are 10 things you can do to your home or business to help protect your loved ones, you’re possessions and your property: 1. Keep your windows and doors locked at all times; even when you are home. 2. Always keep your drapes or blinds drawn, even at night so they can not see inside. 3. Make sure that any window air conditioners are not easy to pull out from the outside. You can bolt them in place from the inside. 4. Trim the bushes and trees that are in ...

Fight Home Invasions with Awareness

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To avoid becoming a victim of a home invasion is to understand what exactly constitutes a home invasion and why criminals are choosing to commit this kind of crime as opposed to other kinds of crime. Home invasions are on the rise and are often the single most dangerous situation homeowners can encounter. Unlike burglaries, home invasions occur when the occupants of a house are at home and have a high probability of coming face-to-face with the intruder. Most families do not understand the high level of danger associated with home invasions, simply because they are not aware that some criminals find it easier to commit them than other forms of crime. The first step toward avoiding becoming a victim of a home invasion is to understand what exactly constitutes a home invasion and why criminals are choosing to commit this kind of crime as opposed to other kinds of crime. First, criminals have learned that home invasions are easier and safer to commit than robbing a liquor store, and ...