How to Protect Yourself from Crime
Learning to protect yourself and the people you love is vital in this day and age when crimes lurk in every corner and people are mugged, killed, and raped every day. Below, you will find a practical guide on how to help ensure your protection and of those who are dear to you.
Learn self defense
One of the most effective ways to protect yourself from crime is to learn the art of self-defense. Martial arts such as karate, taekwondo, judo, jujitsu, kung fu, and aikido are just few of the many fighting styles that you can learn so that when you encounter a problem, you will be able to defend yourself efficiently. Learning self defense tactics is easy if you enroll in a martial arts training class or you purchase a self defense video, which you can view in the comforts of your own home.
Don’t be an easy target
When you go out, don’t look like you are an easy target. Instead, appear strong and confident. These two virtues can easily drive criminals away. Don’t appear as if you’re easy to deceive or fool, or that you’re a weakling who can’t defend himself. Keeping yourself fit and healthy is a good part of this tactic. It’s always a good idea to practice your running skills. Who knows? This can actually save your life one day.
Stop flaunting your wealth
Yes, you want to let the whole world know that your beau gave you a diamond ring for your engagement or that you just came from Paris along with all these designer clothes that you’ve bought. If you want to keep yourself safe from vicious predators, don’t flaunt your wealth. Be simple and discreet, especially if you are going to walk around outside or go to public places like the park or the grocery. Limit your ostentatious displays to social gatherings and events.
Secure your home
Crime isn’t something that only happens outside your comfort zone. Even at home, crimes can occur and endanger the safety of your beloved family. Keep your loved ones safe at home by equipping the house with anti-burglary system. Install an automatic light at the porch that lights up when there’s a person within the premises of your property. Have anti-climb barriers installed in the walls of your yard and be ready with an anti-theft alarm in case someone is trying to break in. See to it that there is a list of emergency numbers in strategic locations in the house so that in case of an urgent situation, anyone can make a phone call and ask for help.
Be aware of your surroundings
Always pay attention to the things happening around you. Be alert when it comes to people moving around you. Don’t be lax even when you’re inside a place where you think is safe. This is not to say that you have to be paranoid but you just have to be on the lookout because you never really know when criminals will strike. Sometimes, they hit people during the most unexpected times and circumstances.