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How to Find the Right Armed Response Company for You

Leave a Comment / Home Security / By Jason Mordecai

An alarm is only as good as the sharpened stick it’s attached to. In other words, who will come once your house alarm has activated? This post was originally written for South African homes, however, there are armed response services the world over, no matter where your country is ranked relative to crime levels. The principles discussed in this post are applicable to anyone considering an alarm response subscription.

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Security Shot #4 How to Build a Panic Room For a Home Invasion

2 Comments / Emergency, Home Security / By Jason Mordecai

“Sanctuary… a word which here means a small, safe place in a troubled world. Like an oasis in a vast desert or an island in a stormy sea”. – Quote from Lemony Snicket’s: A Series of Unfortunate Events.

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SECURITY SHOT #3 Your Car Emergency Kit

Leave a Comment / Emergency, Self Defense / By Jason Mordecai

According to the World Health Organisation, cars are responsible for more preventable deaths than suicide, HIV/AIDS and even homicide. Motorists in low and middle-income societies are most at risk of dying in a vehicle accident, with countries in Africa reaching the top of this list.

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SECURITY SHOT #2: Security Lighting Tips

Leave a Comment / Home Security / By Jason Mordecai

Crime Stats

According to the Office for National Statistics 61% of burglaries between 2017 and 2018 occurred during the evening or night time. 57% of houses used lighting with timers or sensors.

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SECURITY SHOT #1: Alarm System Maintenance Tips

Leave a Comment / Home Security / By Jason Mordecai

Your house alarm is a powerful home defence tool if used properly. House alarms both protect your home when you are away and can be used as an early warning system when you are home. There are four simple rules to getting the best out of your house alarm: It must be in good working …

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What is the Best Self Defense Technique Everyone Should Learn?

Leave a Comment / Self Defense / By Jason Mordecai

To answer what the best self-defense technique is first to watch the video below. Please disregard the fact that this is a typical day on the streets of South Africa. This incident could have taken place anywhere in the world. Our victim/survivor is walking down a busy road. She is on her cell phone; engrossed …

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Do Natural Disasters Create an Opportunity for Crime?

Crime Rates And Climate Change – Is There a Link?

5 Situational Awareness Exercises – Getting Practical With Self Awareness

Leave a Comment / Self Awareness, Self Defense / By Jason Mordecai

Situational awareness is the number #1 self-defense technique. If you develop your situational awareness, you can avoid situations before they arise. This unique situational awareness training is designed to increase your awareness just by reading it. To get started, watch this video clip: https://www.youtube.com/embed/lMZUHwFCaLQ In the 2013 thriller movie “The Call”, teenager Casey Welson (Abigail …

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4 Steps To Creating A Neighborhood Watch Program

Leave a Comment / Home Security, Neighborhood Watch / By Jason Mordecai

House crime doesn’t start in the home. It starts in the street. Before forking out your hard earned money on a security system, realize that you can reduce crime in your area by as much as 26% by starting a neighborhood watch! In this post, you will learn exactly how to start a neighborhood watch, …

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