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Concern for one's own safety or the safety of his loved ones should be a priority. With crime rates escalating to new highs, and with more low-income families moving into your neighborhood that once catered to the middle or upper class, one must be on guard in defense of himself or family members. At what age should a person be allowed to carry a personal defense item such as pepper spray? Before a child is allowed to carry pepper spray for his/her own protection, parents must take into account several considerations: 1. maturity of your son/daughter, 2. environment that your son/daughter is mostly going to be in, 3. personality and needs of the child, 4. local laws regarding a juvenile's use of...

Serving subpoenas for a living is a niche for private investigators that does not require a PI license. However, many of the skills that private investigators use are also used by PI's who serve subpoenas. Earning a good income in subpoena service is possible. Volume and efficiency are the keys to making good money in this exciting niche of a private investigator. If you want to earn six figures in this business, you will need to have you own subpoena service firm or your own private investigator company. In general, the server earns money by the number of "papers" he serves. Sometimes, the fee for this service is very low. One might be serving large businesses and registered agents for big...

The world can be a dangerous place. Most of the time that is not the case. You can walk down the street safely without worries, and probably have someone by your side just in case. However, for those rare times when it is dangerous, protection is handy to have around. Pepper spray as a compact, easily concealed protection device is ideal for just such situations. When going to buy pepper spray though, you might have questions as to its origins and actual usage. Pepper spray, also known as OC spray (standing for oleoresin capsicum) is derived from a certain genus of plants known as Capsicum. The most commonly known of these is the chili pepper. Accordingly, the amount of Capsaicin in the spray...

-> Suppose a person has been missing for quite some time and the boyfriend is the prime suspect as in the 1996 Cincinnati, Ohio case in which Vincent Doan was suspected of killing his girlfriend, Carrie Culberson. He committed the crime of murder and got rid of the body with no trace whatsoever. He must be thinking, "no body, no crime, right?" In the case of a missing person, crime scene investigators (CSI's) employ a few time-tested methods for discovering the location of a missing person. When searching for a missing person, forensic investigators use any and all evidence to eliminate a wide range of possibilities and focus in on pertinent information. For instance, a witness may have seen the...

The question everyone seems to be asking about TASER devices is whether they are safe. While there has been a great deal of recent media coverage over TASER use by law enforcement officials with unfortunate results, TASER devices are actually very safe. News stories center on isolated incidents, nearly always impacted by a previous condition or other contributing factors. It is important to note the distinction between contributing and causing; while TASER use has the potential to be a contributing factor for injury or death, there are no cited cases in which the use of a TASER device is the only factor. For law enforcement use of TASER devices, the safety of the officer and of the criminal must be...

Even if you do not have access to a computer or the internet, the local library in your area is a perfect place to conduct research when searching that missing buddy of yours from your high school days. It is likely that the public library already has computers in its cubicles that are hooked up to the Internet. Not only does the public library have computers as resource tools for the private investigator, it also has reference books that are highly valuable resources. For the purposes of skip tracing, the two main resources that a private investigator uses at the local library are the criss-cross directory (a.k.a. reverse directory or a city directory) and, believe it or not, old telephone...

Stalking victims can stop stalking once they create a new identity. This high-level privacy tactic is effective and has been used successfully to escape a street stalker, a phone stalker, or online stalking criminals. It is important to take a stalking crime seriously and work towards a means to protect your privacy when harassment stalking begins. Nearly eighty percent of all victims of a stalking crime are abused by the stalker according to statistics compiled by author, Kristin Ohlson who wrote, Stalking The Divine; Contemplating Faith With The Poor Clares. Do you know how to disappear and never be found? A new name will assist the individual being stalked to break the paper trail from their old...

When you live and work in Italy, you never quite know what you'll find. For one farmer outside of Rome, what he found was hundreds of statues and pieces of pottery. Unfortunately for him, it's illegal to sell ancient art in Italy outside of the formal market, so the farmer's attempts to cash in on his discovery have led to his arrest instead. Under Italian law, ancient art belongs to the Italian government as the representative of the Italian people. This flaw exists to protect Italy's cultural heritage from collectors who would transport the works to uncontrolled destinations. Similar laws exist in many countries, including the United States, where it is generally illegal to destroy ancient Native...

If you are attacked, no matter the situation, you will experience what some people have termed "combat stress." Your natural flight or fight tendencies will kick in, no matter how prepared you are. However, expecting this natural response allows you to deal with it, and can mean the difference between life and death. When you are attacked, your adrenaline will increase. The signs of an adrenaline rush include slight trembling and increased heart rate. Many people who are attacked report becoming "frozen" and unable to move or fight back. Others have a burst of energy. By harnessing the physical side-effects of your natural fear, you can actually strengthen your defense, increasing your chance of...

Pepper spray gun is one of the most common things that you get to see in a woman's bag these days. With a steady rise in the number of cases of rape, assault and attacks on women especially among who are single or those who live alone. Made from the most spicy oleoresin peppers which when used on the assailant, can disorient their vision for at least half an hour and give ample time for the victim to escape to a safer place. These have become very popular of late and here are some of the reasons why pepper spray guns are so popular and why it is preferred over other self-defense products available in the market. 1) The ease with which this gun is used is what makes it so popular. It is as simple as...

Most people live their whole lives without getting into any legal trouble, so why should anyone care what happens to the people who do make mistakes that lead to an arrest or conviction? Some would say that these are people that deserve whatever punishment is coming their way. And yes, they do deserve to be punished for whatever laws were broken. But what if that arrest for a bar fight meant that no matter how hard the person tries to move on with their life, their record of arrest or conviction keeps punishing them over and over, in ways most people just don't understand? What if a minor shoplifting charge from many years ago, kept a person from getting their real estate license? What if that...

There are millions of domestic violence and abuse victims around the world, although not all situations come to the attention of law enforcement officials. Victims of domestic violence rely on the police to protect them, but many victims are reluctant to report such crimes because of their fear of reprisals. Victims of abuse need to find ways to get out of explosive situations safely, without turning to crime themselves. One woman shot and killed her husband while he was asleep in bed. Why? She told the police she had been a victim of domestic abuse for ten years, but she feared her husband too much to report the abuse to the police. One woman confided her husband's abuse to a friend, but when the...

What could be worse than somebody willing to betray his friends, family, and country for the sake of money? Many juries will respond "nobody" and may even ignore information provided by a rat, or informant in court. Known to the crooks on the street as rats, confidential informants or plainly informants are a valuable asset to police and law enforcement. His value as a witness in court is inversely proportional to his value as a member of society. That is, the deeper an informant is involved in crime, the more valuable his testimony becomes. Using police informants is an integral part of many law enforcement agencies in America. It would be difficult to conduct an investigation if law...

There has been a sharp increase in metal theft over the past few years, causing chaos for a number of industries and organisations. In the UK churches have been hit particularly hard with lead being stolen from roofs across the country. A crime that was once the preserve of village crooks and Famous Five stories has now become an international business worth millions. It's not just churches that are being hit. Hospitals, power companies, and rail companies are all feeling the effects of metal theft as vital copper wiring is torn from generators, railway lines are plundered and copper piping is ripped straight off the walls of buildings. The theft of metals has reached epidemic proportions, so...

Non-lethal self defense is becoming more and more advanced with time and in today's violent day and age it is extra important that you give yourself a fighting edge. Buying mace or pepper spray can seem a bit confusing to some people, but having a small and lightweight canister of mace concealed in your purse, backpack, or pocket could literally save your life. In this article I will discuss the various types of mace and why certain canister sizes might be better than others when it comes to your personal self-defense. Mace comes in many different shapes and sizes; you can buy key ring mace, lipstick mace, and even a mace pepper spray gun. Many consumers are confused by the vast number of choices...

Fact: a vehicle is stolen every 25 seconds in the U.S. New vehicles are not the only targets, but older vehicles are actually a fan favorite because most of them are easy to steal, and its parts are in high demand. A vehicle that is stripped and its parts sold are actually worth 2 to 3 times the value of the car intact. No vehicle or anti-theft device is 100% theft proof. Time is a car thief's greatest enemy. The harder it is for your car to steal, the longer it takes to be stolen. The more time a thief needs, the greater the chance of detection. By making a vehicle a tougher target, the more likely the thief will move on to the next car that is easier to steal. By installing an anti-theft...

When a home invasion or any other emergency happens, you want help immediately. Such situations often escalate quickly, requiring you to respond quickly. Calling 911 will get police officers and other emergency responders moving in your direction. What you say, and what you don't say, during a 911 call can dramatically impact the result. In order to help the 911 dispatcher send the right help quickly, you'll want to answer three critical questions: Who you are, where you are, and what is the emergency. Make yourself as easy to understand as possible. Even though you will be overwhelmed by the situation, screaming unintelligible words into the phone won't help the police react quickly. If you need an...

Nowadays, the rate of birth and death along with immigration and emigration increases, the rate of crimes are soaring as well. These are the major results of the continuous downfall of the economy that is caused by various factors such as unemployment, poverty and racial discrimination. That is why more and more people, wealthy people that is, establishments and even small stores are being affected which in turn resulting to investors not putting up businesses as well. That is why more and more criminals are popping up and making their victims suffer. Crime scene investigation is what they call as a meeting point of science, law and logic. Interpreting a crime scene is a tedious and long process...

With costs continually increasing, many states are finding creative ways to supplement their incomes and fund their budgets. Georgia is no different, and its method of supplementing the state income has been to implement harsher penalties for traffic offenders. One such penalty is a new traffic law called HB610, or the 'Super Speeder' law. The Super Speeder law which became effective January 1, 2010 is aimed at curtailing excessive speeding on the highways and byways of Georgia. As such, anyone caught driving at a speed of 80 mph or more on any road in Georgia, be it highway or otherwise, will be classified as a super speeder and be subject to penalties under the law. Additionally, anyone guilty of...

Most drivers are aware of the rules of the road, and know that driving carelessly can lead to accidents. Driving whilst speaking on a mobile phone or eating food can lead to drivers becoming distracted and unable to drive properly which increases the likelihood of an accident. When an accident occurs, and injuries have been sustained then the police will often attend the accident scene. In order to reach the scene promptly police officers may use their blue lights to cut through traffic and drive at higher speeds but this too can lead to more accidents. Whilst police officers do have to undergo specialist training the number of accidents caused by police cars on the road has increased over the years...

Criminologists are offering a number of explanations for an increase in the murder rate in some cities over the last month, according to a recent wall Street Journal article. In Washington in April 2008 there were 18 murders during a 13-day violence spurt. Other cities including Chicago and Philadelphia had similar murder waves during the same period. This leads criminologists to wonder if this signifies the srat of a new trend. People studying crime tell us they can see no easy explanations, other than the usual usual reasons like poverty, gangs, easy access to guns and the economy. Murder rate statistics overall have dropped for years, but lately have been inching up in the black community...

Pepper sprays are some of the most popular self defense products on the market today. Defense sprays are affordable, easy to carry and use, and extremely effective. Often referred to as Mace (which is actually a specific brand), self defense sprays are enormously popular for use in self defense situations. These nonlethal canisters do not cause long-term physical effects on the target, and are designed to give the victim precious moments to get away from a dangerous or violent situation. When it comes to buying yours, there are countless options. Here is a guide to buying the pepper spray that is right for you: Purpose - Most general-purpose defense sprays are formulated to take down humans almost...

In these times you cannot be too careful. Even with countless self-defense classes and months of time in the gym, you can never be fully prepared for an attacker. You should prepare yourself with a secret weapon in your hand. A supply of mace pepper spray at your fingertips can help you dispose of a potential attacker and criminal in a matter of seconds. No more will you be forced to go hand to hand with a possible maniac. Mace sprays come in a variety of different shapes and forms with different features and functions depending on the situation you may be in. Of course there are your standard, stand alone mace spray units, some even having key chain holders. Then there is a mace pepper spray jogger...

As today's malls and shopping centers get bigger and bigger, so do the parking lots. As a result, many shoppers end up walking long distances from their car to the store. This may seem like an everyday necessity, but few people realize the dangers that occur when you are walking through a parking lot, especially at night. Though it's good exercise, there are also many potential risks, including theft, assault, rape, and even kidnapping. Unfortunately, women especially are likely to walk to their cars alone at night, not realizing the dangers associated with this commonplace behavior. Especially if you plan to be at the store past dark, park as close to the building as possible. This may mean...

Background checks are becoming more and more in common these days. Everyone, from employers to volunteer organizations, to adoption agencies and hospitals, to simply people who are going out on dates are using background checks to get more information on individuals they are dealing with. It's no surprise then that background check services business is slowly booming. These services cater to everyone's need for more security and that priceless peace of mind. Background check services provide information that can help you make more informed decisions. More than just simply checking for a person's negative aspects, like his criminal background, background checks can also help you in a variety of ways...

Psychological Abuse, which is also known as emotional abuse is when a person harms another person through emotional or mental anguish which is psychologically harmful. People always say that "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me", but words do hurt people because there are different kinds of people in the world. Emotional abuse is happening everywhere and there are various forms of it. Most common of these abuses would be work related abuse where you get shouted at all the time and end up getting stressed, which usually ends up turning for the worst where you end up becoming sick mentally as well as physically. Another form of emotional abuse which is also common would...

Safety of self and belongings is a prime concern of everybody today. Advancement in technology has no doubt created more comfort and convenience in the day-to-day life but has also posed threats to lives of people. It is not surprising to find one day that your newly bought car is stolen from the street where you parked it, or some criminal got into your home and tried to run away with your valuables by threatening you with a gun or a knife. You need to be well equipped with self defense products and GPS tracking devices to protect yourself and your belongings. Let us first talk about GPS tracking device which has advanced a lot in the last few years. Navigation systems are now available in many...

If you have ever watched Arts & Entertainment's Dog: The Bounty Hunter on cable TV and wondered how is it that the Dog, Duane Chapman, is allowed to make an arrest? Exactly what is he doing to force an arrest? Under what authority is he making an arrest? How is he allowed to wear a badge if he himself is a convicted felon? When the Dogman and his team pursues a suspect out on the streets of the beautiful islands of Hawaii to arrest a bail jumper, he is executing an age-old U.S. law that allows citizens, acting as bounty hunters, to make "citizen's arrests" on their suspects. As a bounty hunter, he is a private citizen who acquired a license to work as a bail enforcement agent. For that...

Indeed, I'm not sure about you, but when I grew up I was always told that our government was honest, and that we could trust our banks and our judges. I assumed that we could believe our teachers, our elders, our parents, and our mentors. Yes, I trusted my coaches in soccer and in track, and I know all my friends trusted their preachers at their church. The reality is we can't trust any of these people can we? And yet, we are expected as citizens to obey the law, do what's right, pay our taxes, help others, work hard, and raise our families to do the same. What's wrong with this picture? It's simple, a person who is really dishonest or unethical can get absolutely filthy rich in Washington DC or New...

La Toya believes Michael Jackson's death was "definitely a conspiracy." In a statement to the media, she insists that others should be brought to justice: "I do believe Dr Conrad Murray is responsible for his death." But she claimed other people had instructed the doctor to ensure the singer eventually overdosed on the drugs he was administered. Even though we, the public, knew Michael Jackson was fearful he would be murdered, we don't know what his children were witnessed to the day he died, or what he told members of his family leading up to his death, so we don't exactly know what La Toya knows. But does what the public know so far suggest the possibility of a conspiracy? Here in a nut shell is...

Crime is everywhere and all around us. Not all crime is requires the use of stun guns or pepper spray to thwart a potential assault or robbery. Some crimes are perpetrated by white collar or blue collar people who take advantage of others when they least expect it. Many car accidents are merely insurance schemes designed to get the consumer to pay through higher premiums. You are driving down the interstate when all of a sudden you are involved in a car accident. However, this is not just any car accident. You become a victim of a scheme to defraud your insurance company out of thousands of dollars. Nationally, insurance companies fork over millions of dollars a year to defend against...

If you plan to purchase a TASER, there are basic differences between them that you might want to take into consideration. Below is a list of features each citizen model has. Included are the C2, M18L and the X26C. These are the only models available to the general public. Persons who wish to purchase any of these models, also have to pass a simple background check. This is to prevent felons from purchasing TASERS. TASER C2 1. Integrated ultra-bright LED (low intensity illumination) 2. Integrated 650 nm laser (used for target acquisition). Not applicable on 30010 3. Capable of drive-stun with or without TASER Cartridge installed 4. Electrical charge can penetrate up to 222 cumulative of clothing, or...