1 - Info vs. Fantastic Stories
As a pro self-defense instructor, I am proud to have so many women working out with us. In our alignment classes, I go through some fast tools and give basic advice which always counters the what girls have been told. Seek the truth about your private safety through data. Stories are exciting, fascinating, frightening - but stories are different from information. Stories can include information, but stories are the micro-view. We need the macro-view.
What's actually happening where we live, work, or visit? Where can we get that? The media? The media tells stories that are specifically picked, professionally produced, and edited.
The media offers a service, however it is not a public service. It is a private service driven by advertising. There's nothing wrong with this of course, it just skews reporting toward getting eyeballs on screens and paper - where they'll also see the paid advertisements.
2 - Not Hiding It, Just Not Talking About It...
Are you aware that many entertainment districts with lots of bars and diners are privately owned, and assertive reporting on crime trends is discouraged? How is this done? With advertising greenbacks. Political influence. How often have celebs and athletes gotten help "keeping it out of the papers?" The Net has certainly helped turn this around, but there is still picking and choosing going on.
Police reports are of course filed. They must be. Whether a reports desk does anything with a trend of a few attacks against ladies at the hot spots is another thing.
Know What's Really Happening.
3 - Personal Safety is about Data, Behaviour, and Tools.
The internet is an incredible source of info, which drives data. These are some great, free tools that we share with our clients. Note - The web is incredible for info , but creates some pitfalls with behaviour - which I'll cover in a later article, with Social Networks.
3 FREE Information Tools that keep you safer:
www.crimereports.com - This database includes illegal activity in the U.S, UK, and Canada. A 30 day history of crimes are available on the map, with the addresses, names, and images of registered sex predators. This totally free resource encompasses a roll-up of real police reports, on a Google map-type format.
How often have you had to make an inquiry about the safety of an area you are going to or when thinking about a move? Just asking around can provide you with a feel for what has happened, but it's better to understand what has happened.
Quick Background Check - Ever wonder if a new friend, business associate, or neighbour has a record? Does something appear a bit "off" about somebody put in from of you? You can do a fairly good search on the net, for free. This may not include everything - but most politics, crime, and law-enforcement happens at the local level. Many states have free court record searches available on the web. Your nation's site may look different than the ones I show.
Beware of sites that guarantee a free background check hitting every criminal database in the world , then send you to a landing page to purchase a membership. A thorough background check 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 - At first, this one might appear peculiar, but over time, one of the most typical questions we've had asked from ladies is how it's possible to find competent, non-creepy service execs. We don't suggest coughing up for any kind of list or referral, because the paid services usually prioritise businesses that pay to be on the list .
Amazon is moving assertively into home services, and the female demographic is a massive part of their multi-billion greenback enterprise. Don't waste your time calling places trying 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 flat rate for easier 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, preferably earlier in the morning, and any service professional should have ID and present it before gaining access to your house. ?
In the following article in this series, we'll have a video guide including one of our female team members installing a straightforward, no-fuss camera monitoring system, which anyone that 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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