As our world population continues its rapid growth and economic uncertainty continue, Governments are silently shedding public sector personnel, including Police, Fire and Emergency Medical responders.
The result is that public safety services will continue to become less reliable and more our own responsibility.
This reality is one of the many reasons I believe we must seek sources of information that will provide us with the knowledge and products we need for personal security preparation.
This information should include the latest personal safety technology and services available to keep you, your family and your property safe.
I know there are many who may not be comfortable with the idea of guns or firearm possession in general.
Some may have small children at home, others may just be against the personal use of firearms period.
Whatever your personal or political view of this issue, You should know there are many less lethal products available in the area of personal self defense that can help keep you and your family safe from potential predators.
You see, most of us who are going on with our everyday lives suffer from what I call a "Reverse Golden Rule Syndrome" and that is, since we wouldn't commit such crimes we carry on with our lives as if there are not people who will, though intellectually we know this is not true.
Well in my opinion, this is one of those areas in life where you can't afford to wait until its broken before you fix it...
Perhaps after many years in law enforcement and dealing with the victims and perpetrators of these crimes close up, I am just a bit overly aware of these dangers, However, I still do believe that spending a little time insuring you are more aware and prepared for the possibility, could save a life or at the least, a life time of regret.
As a retired Law Enforcement Officer, I often advise people to think safety first, be proactive with personal security preparedness and not wait until after they or a love one becomes a victim.
This also is an area business owners should be more focused on...
When you consider the amounts of time, energy and capital invested in positioning their business for success, it would stand to follow that investing in the security of that property would be just as important.
So, whether it be Pepper Spray, Mace, Security Cameras, Home Alarm Systems or Tasers (yes, as in "don't taze me bro")..
You should first check to make sure any product you decide to purchase is legal in the state or local area in which you live or intend to use them.
Now do yourself and your love ones a favor and be aware, be prepared but most of all...
be safe.