1 - Info versus. Marvelous Stories
As a pro self-defense instructor, I am proud to have so many ladies working out with us. In our orientation classes, I'm going through some quick tools and give basic advice which almost always counters the what ladies have been told. Seek the reality about your personal safety through data. Stories are exciting, engaging, frightening - but stories are different from info. Stories can include info, but stories are the micro-view. We need the macro-view.
What's really taking place where we live, work, or visit? Where are we able to get that? The media? The media tells stories that are specially picked, professionally produced, and edited.
The media offers a service, nonetheless it is not a public service. It's a non-public service driven by advertising. There's nothing wrong with this of course, it just skews reporting towards getting eyeballs on screens and paper - where they will also see the paid advertisements.
2 - Not Hiding It, Just Not Talking About It...
Did you know that many entertainment districts with lots of bars and eateries are privately held, and assertive reporting on crime trends is deterred? How is this done? With advertising bucks. Political influence. How many times have celebs and athletes gotten help "keeping it out of the papers?" The web has definitely assisted in turning this around, but there is still picking and choosing going on.
Police reports are naturally filed. They should be. Whether a stories desk does anything with a trend of a few attacks against ladies at the hot spots is another matter.
Know What's Actually Happening.
3 - Personal Safety is about Knowledge, Behaviour, and Tools.
The Net is a tremendous source of information, which drives data. These are some great, free tools that we share with our customers. Note - The web is amazing for info , but creates some pitfalls with behavior - which I could cover in a later article, with Social Networks.
3 FREE Info Tools that keep you safer:
www.crimereports.com - This database includes criminal activity in the U.S, UK, and Canada. A 30 day history of crimes are available on the map, along with the addresses, names, and photos of registered sexual offenders. This completely free resource contains a roll-up of actual police reports, on a Google map-type format.
How frequently have you had to inquire about the safety of an area you're traveling to or when thinking about a move? Just asking around can offer you an understanding of what is happening, but it is better to know what is happening.
Fast Background Investigation - Ever wonder whether a new chum, business associate, or neighbour has a criminal record? Does something seem a bit "off" about someone put in from of you? You can do a fairly good search on the net, for free. This might not include everything - but most politics, crime, and law-enforcement occurs at the local level. Many states have free court record searches available on the internet. Your state's site may look different than the ones I show.
Beware of sites that guarantee a free background investigation hitting each criminal database internationally , then send you to a selling page to get a membership. An exhaustive background probe will cost money (about $20) - but a check check takes 2 minutes and is free. The linke is viewable from our blog.
Amazon Home Services - Initially, this one might appear strange, but over time, one of the most common questions we have had asked from women is how it's possible to find competent, non-creepy service execs. We don't suggest paying up for any sort of list or referral, because the paid services often prioritise businesses that pay to be on the list .
Amazon is moving aggressively into home services, and the female demographic is a big part of their multi-billion greenback firm. Do not squander your time calling places attempting to find someone that has a brain in his head and did not just get out of prison.
Source any service through a web source which has reviews . Get a quote or fixed rate for faster work. Let any provider know you can't wait to give a 5-star review for great work. (and they'll understand the flip side) Any visit should be booked, ideally earlier in the morning, and any service pro should have ID and present it before obtaining access to your home. ?
In the subsequent article in this series, we will have a video guide including one of our female team members installing a straightforward, no-fuss camera monitoring system, which anyone who can work a smartphone and laptop PC can do!
About the Author:
Eric. Scott is a Krav Maga Black Belt and creator of Self-defense Global. Self-defense Worldwide offers gear, training, and training missions for a safer life. He offers a free video orientation class which has more information than most paid programs including a week of video lessons, and a free electronic book.
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