College And Campus Safety PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joe Davidson   
Thursday, 24 June 2010 10:30
Going off to College or University is a very exciting time in an adolescent's life. A brand new set of experiences are just ahead and the thought of independence and separation from parental rules is appealing to any teen. College life teaches important lessons about life which may turn out more important than those they learn in the classrooms. College dorm living can also be a learning experience; however it can be a dangerous one, especially for young women. Women need to be aware that their college checklist includes the knowledge and awareness of campus living and the potential threats associated with it.
by JoeDavidson


Going off to College or University is a very exciting time in an adolescent's life. A brand new set of experiences are just ahead and the thought of independence and separation from parental rules is appealing to any teen. College life teaches important lessons about life which may turn out more important than those they learn in the classrooms. College dorm living can also be a learning experience; however it can be a dangerous one, especially for young women. Women need to be aware that their college checklist includes the knowledge and awareness of campus living and the potential threats associated with it.

In today's society the truth of violence and unspeakable situations in college atmospheres are becoming a more prevalent and common acceptance in life. On a daily bases you hear of rapes, kidnappings, violent assaults, and in the worst cases violent murders in our schools of higher education. Don't be an accepting victim to the horrendous crimes and situations that are falling upon us as an American society. Be one of the people that not only prepared themselves but also prepared their children not only to survive an encounter but win and encounter and live to be what they are destined to be.

There are few simple steps to prepare your children for the possible situations they may encounter. One is prepare and talk with your children and have a plan for them to make their odds the best to win an encounter. Second give them the tools that increase their odds and abilities to win an encounter. Simple items like pepper spray, personal alarms, and tasers are all great items to give your children that ability to win that one bad encounter that may change their lives forever.

Some simple practices every student should consider include, utilize well lit, well travelled areas when walking to and from destinations on campus. Walk with friends, especially at night. Finally, invest in you safety by adding a non-lethal personal defense weapon to you daily tools. Taser Products, Stun Guns, and pepper spray are just a few effective quality protective products with a history of successful uses on assailants.

Tasers utilize a 30 second cycle of 50,000 volt to incapacitate attackers threatening bodily harm. Capable of being deployed from a distance of up to 15 feet, Tasers are designed to be left behind by the victim allowing then to retreat to safety and are backed by a lifetime replacement guarantee by the manufacturer.

Pepper spray products are a cost effective tool when used properly. Keep in mind that some states have some restrictions on pepper spray so be sure to check with your local law enforcement before you carry pepper spray. When buying pepper spray, look for the OC rating. They range from 10 percent to 18 percent OC.

Pepper spray products are a cost effective tool when used properly. Keep in mind that some states have some restrictions on pepper spray so be sure to check with your local law enforcement before you carry pepper spray. When buying pepper spray, look for the OC rating. They range from 10 percent to 18 percent OC.

Although having personal defense weapons available and ready to use does not prevent a situation from happening, education and awareness to potential threat indicators can decrease the chance of it happening. Together with the proper training in the use of non-lethal personal defense weapons and the willingness to use them will increase the chance of survival when faced with a credible threat to your safety. Remember you are the first line of defense in protecting your personal safety and well being.

DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice.

Officer Joe Davidson is an active duty law enforcement officer with several years of experience in personal safety issues. Joe operates StunTech Products - a distributor of reliable personal defense tools and provides self defense training to his city. Unique version for reprint here: {title}.