Women and self defense are key components that work extremely well together when the necessary time has been put in to learn essential skills related to helping a woman protect herself should she become a target.
This is certainly the case in Delaware, after four rapes in New Castle County have pushed women to sign up for important life changing classes aimed at improving a woman’s ability to effectively protect herself in a bid to avoid becoming a rape victim. The incidents in the area are also seeing more women purchasing pepper spray which will allow a woman to carry a form of self defense around with her at all times.
The individual who initially ran two free classes aimed at self protection noted that because the courses filled up in a quick amount of time, a third class was added. Furthermore, but stores holding items such as pepper spray are seeing an increase in the number of women as well as their husbands who are buying the devices for their safety.
Police however are still investigating the four rapes that took place. Two women in the Shanton area were initially abducted at gunpoint while in their cars during the day and raped. A 9-year-old girl from Alban Park was also abducted and subsequently raped after she had accepted a ride from a stranger, while a 20-year-old woman was raped in Kosciuszko Park in Wilmington.
These incidents have caused many in Delaware to question those around them, not knowing if they themselves could become the next victim. As a result, no one is taking any chances, especially women who are taking the necessary measures in their own hands by learning skills that could prove essential when it becomes a matter of life and death.
Of course, learning self defense is an important component for many people, but there are women who don’t have the time to acquire these skills. Because of this, there is always the option of purchasing pepper spray, a stun gun, or even a TASER device, which are extremely effective tools at stopping someone from harming you. Not only that, but you can also keep these safety devices on your person, which means that you can easily retrieve them should you require their assistance.
Just because you’re a woman, it doesn’t mean someone should force themselves on you by making you a victim. Everyone should be given the chance to fight back.
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Waynesboro police have defended the use of a TASER device by a police officer on a woman who was arguing with them after they asked her to step away while rescue efforts were in motion at a crash scene the previous day.
While 15 people were looking the officer employed his self defense device as emergency personnel responded to the two car wreck. Two people were hurt as a result of the crash, but were said to be recovering at a hospital.
Officers and witnesses who were at the scene saw the woman in question walk up to the crash site where she yelled at police. After the woman failed to move away from the site, one of the officers utilized his TASER weapon where she was briefly detained and charged with obstruction of justice.
The operation of a nonlethal tool such as these has only been employed by Waynesboro police six times during this year. Furthermore, between 2007 and 2009, the usage of these devices by Waynesboro police was cut by nearly a fourth, according to the numbers presented by the police department. Additionally to keep on track of the number of times a device is used, a police officer must file the necessary paperwork every time a TASER device has been operated.
Nowadays, when it comes to devices such as pepper spray, stun guns and TASER weapons, they are being frequently employed because of their effectiveness at subduing an individual in a quick amount of time. Not only that, but compared to a traditional firearm there is less harm involved when someone experiences the shock from the weapon, which also ultimately makes it a more suitable tool to pick.
And yet, while there may be cases when the use of such a tool is not necessary, it is down to an officer to determine the best approach. After extensive training, an officer should be ready and prepared to know when to utilize a TASER device and when not to. Disabling the woman at the crash site was regarded as the most effective route to take for the officer involved, as it allowed the emergency personnel to carry on with their work without the distraction.
So your best bet when confronted with an officer's TASER weapon is to move away.
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It’s amazing what kind of lengths an individual will go to when they want to pocket some extra money; and in some cases it’s just as shocking to see the types of tools they will utilize in a bid to exert their power over someone.
A situation in Sydney, Australia found an Aussie man holding a woman hostage for more than a year by forcing her to work as a prostitute while taking away whatever she earned. But how did he force her into work? The 25-year-old man controlled the 29-year-old woman by employing his TASER device on her.
The woman became friends with the man, which saw the young man convincing her to moved in with him; however once she was living with him, he then proceed to take away from passport and cell phone, while then making her work as a prostitute in various brothels for 12 to 18 hours a day.
On one occasion the man punched her, operated his TASER weapon on the woman and raped her when he believed she was sending emails from a laptop.
During an opportunity that proved to be a stroke of luck, the woman was able to escape when the man brought her to see his lawyer over a different matter. Once she had fled from him she called local police and was admitted to a nearby hospital. It was at the hospital that doctors found numerous injuries related to the use of a TASER device located on her body.
When questioned by police the 25-year-old man told them that his girlfriend was a user of the drug ice.
From one extreme to the next we see more and more people in today’s society employing devices that should be used for self defense, instead of operating them to exert power over a weak individual, or to cause harm and injury to those around us.
TASER weapons have received more press with the media in the last few years over death related incidents, and the force behind them that everyday people experience when their power is abused.
These devices weren’t designed for those purposes; they were designed with safety in mind. Unfortunately, there isn’t a way that can determine who will use them correctly and who won’t. Until that time comes, or people begin to respect the tools for what they are we will be seeing more incidents that involve women held captive because someone wants to pocket some money.
And while there are people around who do abuse TASER devices, there are those who don’t; and there are those who have come to rely on these tools that have helped saved their lives, and a life saved from a self defense device outshines someone’s abuse of the tool.
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Nowadays there seems to be countless self defense classes available for women to undertake; not only that, but most of these classes are also free, allowing women with a tight budget to gain important skills when it comes to protecting themselves should they become targets of an assault from a member of the opposite sex, or even from their own sex.
The latest free personal protection class this month is being offered by the American Karate Studies in Pike Creek on June 22nd from 7:30 p.m., which provides women the opportunity to step up their personal defense skills by developing on plenty of avoidance and awareness tactics.
Any woman interested in learning how to protect herself should take advantage of these lessons, as it gives a newbie woman the chance to learn new vital skills, while also giving a woman who knows some essential protection skills to develop on those in order to become more proficient at defending herself.
One benefit to these self defense classes is that this one is free, in addition to being open to women as young as 16-years-old. In most cases the younger a woman is, the better it will be for her to quickly learn the skills and tactics involved. However, older woman will also greatly benefit from these lessons, as they focus on teaching all the women present the necessary steps they can take which will aid them to avoid becoming a victim of an assault either in their own home, or while they are out and about.
No woman should have to fear walking outside her own home, or fear that someone may enter it uninvited. And yet, if an individual does approach you, only to turn aggressive, you can now face that person with new confidence. Not only will you be able to defend yourself, but that person will know that you are a woman who can protect herself.
In most cases, just the way you walk can portray that you have the necessary ability to take down anyone, and even if you’re not the next Jackie Chan, no one else doesn’t know that. When it comes to self defense, appearances can be deceiving. Play your role and you will soon find that no one will be messing with you.
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TASER devices have become extremely popular within the police community across the globe for its effectiveness at disabling an individual who intends to harm those around him or her.
However in Montreal, a recommendation has been put to the police community that the utilization of such a self defense device only be employed if they are the sole alternative to a firearm and an individual’s life is at risk.
Furthermore, the nine-member committee who passed the unanimous recommendation is also proposing that the use of these weapons by the Montreal police undertake a suspension period until it is better understood how dangerous the devices actually are.
During a number of public hearings, representatives of the Montreal police described the 50,000 volt stun gun weapon as an intermediate weapon that would be employed as an ideal alternative to a traditional firearm.
The committee’s recommendation will also be requesting protocols for TASER weapon operation that is already in place as an alternative for firearms; these protocols will look at the lives of bystanders and police officers, and the risk factor involved.
One area that would see the use of these tools would be if the suspect’s life is in jeopardy, for example if the suspect was attempting suicide.
Additionally, the committees recommendation also asks that once the weapon is drawn, it must only be utilized on a suspect once; not only that, but the committee must also be notified if any training or technological changes are undertaken that may affect the police department’s use of the tool.
Similar to other police departments across the United States, instead of operating a TASER weapon on an individual who is mentally disturbed, police will be required to call in a trained person who knows how to deal with individuals who suffer from psychiatric problems.
Of course, the issue of these self defense tools has been ongoing for a number of years, after death related incidents have brought the use of the device into public and media scrutiny. But while the weapons have saved countless of lives, it will be a long time yet before everyone can be totally satisfied about its usage in the police force.
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Nowadays self defense is a vital component in a person’s life, as well as knowing how to correctly and effectively utilize pepper spray on a hostile individual. As a result, the New Mexico State University Police Department will be scheduling two important self defense courses for women, detailing crucial information relating to a person’s safety and the simple ways that they can maximize it.
The self defense class which is called Fight Like a Girl, will be held on June 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. The class which is open to women and teenagers is a free full contract course, and will see the women present focus on sexual assault scenarios that a woman will most likely experience if targeted. Furthermore, the class provides vital skills that aid a woman to avoid the strengths of a man, while being able to utilize their own specific strengths which will aid against a man’s weak points.
The pepper spray class will be held on July 7 from 8 to 10 p.m., and will deliver important instructions when it comes to the correct use and legal restrictions of the device. Those who take part will also receive a canister of the spray, in addition to a training guide. The cost for this class will be $20; however that charge covers the materials used.
By undertaking these two classes a woman can better prepare herself if she becomes targeted. Not only will she be able to defend herself by utilizing her self defense skills, but she will also know how to correctly operate her pepper spray canister, thus helping her to avoid becoming another sexual assault victim.
Just because you’re a woman, doesn’t mean you should become a victim. Learn how to defend yourself through these important self defense classes, which will give you a reason to hold your head high to the world, when it knows you can protect yourself.
However, knowing how to defend yourself can only start when you first take that small step of attending the classes. You’ll be thankful you did once you come away with better knowledge of what to do in a situation, simply because of the scenarios looked at during the course.
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The BART Police Department will begin redistributing its TASER devices to its officers after a brief suspension period while officers underwent retraining and were updated on the new department policies.
Within the next week BART police officers in the department should be reunited once again with their self defense tools; however officers will also be presented with the opportunity to decide whether or not they want to continue utilizing them.
BART initially released a memo in the middle of April where it informed its officers about the suspension of the TASER weapons during the retraining period.
During the suspension period, the BART Police Department was in the process of updating its policy regarding the use of these devices. This new policy put into place incorporates findings of a report undertaken by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, in addition to best practices used by other agencies.
On New Year’s Day in 2009 a BART passenger was killed at the hands of a former BART police officer after a TASER device was employed on him. The comprehensive report undertaken was also aimed at that incident, detailing new practices relating to the self defense tools.
Since that incident however the utilization of these devices has become a controversial issues. Now officers who decide to carry a TASER device with them will be required to wear the weapon on what is considered their “weak” side. Whereas before officers were presented with three options with regards to where they could wear the tool.
Fortunately, officers who carry a self defense device around with them while on duty are first required to undergo extensive training. This training ultimately helps them when it comes to knowing how and when they should operate the device. Not only that, but an officer will continue to receive training which maximizes their ability to use the tool in the correct manner and frame of mind. Constant training is needed.
When it comes to a dangerous situation, a police officer is required to be able to assess the situation in a calm manner, thus helping to reduce the danger level, by utilizing his TASER weapon in an effective manner for fast results.
After all, whatever we do in life, we need consistent training to make sure we’re on top of the latest rules and regulations, which will ultimately provide a better outcome.
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An incident which involved a neighbors windows being shot out saw police officers in Niagara Falls subdue an 18-year-old man with a TASER device twice after an alleged scuffle with the officers at the scene after they were investigating the complaint about the four shot out windows.
The 18-year-old in question was charged with fourth-decree criminal mischief and resisting arrest, in addition to first-degree reckless endangerment. Officers reported that they stunned the man in question twice after they were questioning him about the windows that had been shot out minutes earlier.
Once police had apprehended the young man, they then confiscated a loaded .22 caliber rifle with a cutdown stock at his home that was near where the man was sitting out on his porch.
Why the 18-year-old did this has not been determined; however it does paint a clear picture about the effectiveness of self defense devices such as TASER weapons which are utilized on a daily basis by the police force in many areas and states across the United States.
Before these devices were created, officers typically relied upon traditional firearms such as guns when it came to situations that required brute force. Now however, that’s no longer the case. These devices are easy to employ, but not only that, they provide a much safer route when it comes to disabling an individual without them incurring any harm as a result.
Furthermore, because there is no longer the necessary contact between an officer and a suspect, there is no longer that same brute force required as contact is limited. Additionally, because a TASER device is quick to activate, when it comes up against a firearm, such as the 18-year-old’s firearm, it proved highly effective at putting a stop to a situation that could have seen different results, had the young man been able to utilize his gun in time.
Of course, when it comes to self defense devices such as TASER weapons, stun guns and pepper spray, they are seeing an increase in the amount of people operating them for their safety, which means that people’s safety is no longer a question if they have one of these tools at their assistance.
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In a bid to protect his daughter, a father took measures into his own hands after it became known to him that a man had sent his teenage daughter a racy photo.
Luring the 23-year-old man who sent the photo to his home, he then forced him to undress before utilizing his stun gun on his shoulder for 20 seconds. After authorities were called to the residence of the protective father, police took him away where he was charged with false imprisonment, making criminal threats, plus assault with a deadly weapon.
Authorities who searched the father’s home came away with stun guns, zip ties and numerous other firearms.
We can only assume that the reason why the teenage daughter’s father took these measures is simply because of his protectiveness over his little girl. While many people will probably agree this is understandable, the way in which he took out his anger may leave may questioning his actions.
After all, even though there were other ways that the father could have put a stop to it he took it upon himself to operate a means that proved effective with lasting results. And even though his daughter may not be particularly happy with him at this moment, his heart no doubt was in the right place. It just goes to show that if you intend to mess with daddy’s little girl, you will ultimately have to pay the price in some way or another.
On the other hand, the action that the father took will no doubt leave a lasting mark on the 23-year-old man who sent the photo. And we can only assume that this will hopefully have him thinking about sending future racy photos of himself to other teenage girls.
The father was right in protecting his daughter from facing any possible harm. After all, if this reached a stage where the 23-year-old and his daughter were to meet, it only leaves the imagination to itself to think of what may have taken place. And operating a stun gun on a guy who no doubt only had one thing on his mind quickly saw an end to his attempts at preying on a young girl who could easily have been taken in by his charm.
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There are countless quotes around advising men that you should never scorn a woman in love. Unfortunately there are those who do, and ultimately pay the price in unconventional ways, such as utilizing pepper spray.
One such incident saw a 24-year-old woman in Delaware follow her 31-year-old boyfriend to a nearby bank after they had an argument at their home regarding his cheating ways. In an attempt to remove himself from her, the man left and walked to a nearby 7-Eleven.
His girlfriend then followed him, and when he tried to board a bus, she would let him. He then quickly made his way to a bank in a bid to call for help from security.
However, in a rare circumstance, no security guard could be found in the bank and in an attempt to close the doors on his jealous girlfriend, he shouted to bank patrons to call the police.
Yet, this did nothing to deter the woman on a mission who was able to spray her pepper spray at the back of her boyfriend’s head causing problems with his breathing and sight. A bank patron and two employees also suffered from trouble breathing, watery eyes and a sore throat as a result.
After the woman then fled the scene, police managed to apprehend her where she was brought into custody, where she was charged with one count of disorderly conduct and four counts of felony assault.
They do say that all is fair in love and war, and taking matters into her own hands, this woman demonstrated that not only was she a woman that shouldn’t be scorned in matters relating to love, but that she shouldn’t be a person to have possession of a self defense device such as pepper spray.
However, while she may have been able to utilize her personal protection device on her boyfriend, men should reconsider attaching themselves to her. After all they may never know if they’ll be the next lucky individual who’s confronted with pepper spray; not only that, but next time it might even be a TASER device aimed at their head.
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