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Recently a notorious murderer was seriously assaulted by a fellow prison inmate in a UK jail - it seems that even amongst the prison population there is general revulsion for child killers. Needless to say the public's response was less than sympathetic; many probably feel that the "victim" in this case deserves everything he gets and more. But it does raise the question: shouldn't the prison service do more to protect convicts from each other? One of the stated purposes of incarceration is to protect the public from dangerous criminals. But with a high concentration of these individuals in the confines of a prison, those most at risk from further crimes are other inmates. We should[..]

p>One must really educate oneself about pepper sprays and how to use it properly to get the maximum effects from it. If possible, it is a good idea to find some great videos that will show you the proper techniques for using your spray. You could read a manual on pepper spray techniques, but it is much easier to learn by watching someone else. Before you invest in pepper spray videos, you should educate yourself on the various types of streams that a spray container can produce. The type of stream your spray produces may change the way you use it. The first type of stream we will examine is the forced cone spray. This is the most popular type of stream. It is the best option for general[..]

When Christa Gail Pike was twenty years old, she was convicted and sentenced to death for a crime she committed when she was eighteen. That is Christa Pike's story. It sounds horrible, doesn't it? A girl so young, her life already over - as, even if she was not put to death, she would surely live out the rest of her life behind bars - at such a young, tender age. However, there is more to Christa Pike's story than meets the eye. First of all, the crime she committed was incredibly heinous, and for the pettiest of reasons. She was convinced that the victim, Colleen Slemmer, was trying to steal her boyfriend. But rather than make snide comments about her behind her back as most girls her[..]

After working with hundreds of criminals in and out of prison for over twenty years I believe that the best way to reduce crime is to be involved with them. 1. Your relationship with them is the most important thing. It is necessary that it be positive. You must see criminals as members of the human family. You will not be of help to them if you view them through the eyes of their crime. Remember each one is some mother's son or daughter. Expect the relationship to take some time to develop. Those who have been in prison have a difficult time trusting others. We build relationship by sharing our history with each other. You must allow those who have been in prison to share what they want[..]

Terrorism has swallowed global law and order and has reached the point where these activities have entered in our day to day life. Terrorist activities have knitted their web across the globe and act as a threat to the safety and lives of billions of civilians thereby making headlines of daily economy news. Regardless of the fact that they are well qualified and respected individuals of the society, these "jihadis" as they call themselves, are threatening peace of the world. With this ever-increasing insecurity amongst global civilians, the need of qualified people who can combat these terrorist activities is increasing. Today, Indian government is training a number of anti-terrorism[..]

Drunk driving is a major problem on the roads throughout the year. The authorities have focused on using penalties to deter people from drinking and driving. As is usually the case, penalties only go so far. The good news is technology might be stepping up to the plate. The number of people killed because of drunk drivers was just over 13,000 in 1996. Ten years later, the number was also just over 13,000. During this period, the states have passed varying laws designed to increase the punishment for drunk driving. The punishments often include high fines, loss of driving license and a term in jail. As the numbers show, however, the nastier penalties simply haven't worked to reduce the[..]

When you think of a taser, most likely you will associate it with the police, but ordinary people can carry them also. Tasers are not considered a firearm, so are considered legal for civilian use. There are some states, cities, and countries that do ban them, so make sure they are legal where you live before making your purchase. So what exactly does a taser do you might wonder. A taser is a hand-held weapon that delivers a jolt of electricity up to 50,000 volts up to 15 feet away. This allows you to keep a safe distance away from your attacker. The taser stuns the attacker which causes an uncontrollable contraction in the muscle tissue. The attacker becomes immobilized and falls to the[..]

Why do teens become violent? A few weeks ago I was watching a show on the evolution of human culture. It was describing how different the societal rules were for cultures that were nomadic "Hunter/Gatherers" vs cultures which had established fixed locations and had shifted to being based on agriculture, raising crops and domesticated animals. When an individual is living in a "Hunter/Gatherer" society, they operate in survival mode. They have no means for preserving resources, so all resources are consumed as soon as they are found. The time of these individuals is spent in the pursuit of resources, they do not recognize "ownership" in the same manner as those in fixed societies. When a[..]

As a recent venture, I've had the opportunity to talk to people who have had experiences of being incarcerated. I personally have never had time behind bars and have no close acquaintances who've been through the experience, either. As such, my only exposure to the jail experience is from what I've seen from TV and movies. I never really knew what the actual experience was like. My phone interviews were educational in several ways. For one, as background research, I found out that one out of 142 Americans (slightly outdated data - likely a higher percentage now) is currently in jail. It's over 2 million people right now. I also learned things about some jail terminology and concepts I[..]

When we ride our bike around our hometown, we may or may not be concerned with theft. It depends on how aware we are of the risk of theft and what town we actually live in. Many are probably unaware of the prevalence of bike theft where they live, but we've got the list of the cities with the highest concentration of this crime in the US. If you find your hometown on the list, you might want to put more thought into prevention if you aren't already. The Top Ten According to Kryptonite Locks, the top ten worst cities for bike theft are as follows: 1. Philadelphia, PA 2. Chicago, IL 3. New York City, NY 4. San Francisco, CA 5. Tucson, AZ (tie) 6. Portland, OR (tie) 7. Denver, CO 8. New[..]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last month was made aware of an email scam in which victims receive emails that name drop different major organizations, including Microsoft, Scotland Yard, and the FBI itself. Claiming that they represent Lottery House, a so-called international lottery that has been approved by the FBI and Scotland Yard as a legal operation, the senders of the scam email attempt to part victims with their money through promises of a larger prize payoff. The emails attempt to solicit money from recipients in order to claim "lottery" prizes, and often include the subject line, "FBI Internet Fraud Watch/Alert," along with the name and contact information for FBI[..]

Many people think that the judicial and incarceration system should be a simple one. You do the crime, you do the time. However, many states are realizing that although maybe it should be that simple, in reality, it just is not. Many states' prisons are overcrowded. Arizona inmates are among those that are feeling the crunch these days. It leaves the state in a very difficult situation - where do they put their inmates when there is not enough money to build new facilities? It is a question that has forced some states, such as Arizona to get creative. Several years ago, Arizona's state prisons were beyond full. They had thousand more inmates than they had beds. One idea that they put[..]

Most people would agree that the best home security system is one that effectively avoids the crime, or prevents it in the first place. Of course, it's a good idea to also have steps built into your home security plan that helps foil a break-in after it has already begun like a home security alarm system or a home safe. But the first line of defense should always involve some means of making the odds of your home being selected as the target of a burglar significantly lower. Here are a few tips to consider to help accomplish that: 1. Get a watch dog. It doesn't even have to be a large dog to be effective in preventing burglaries. Just try to think of it from the standpoint of the[..]

If you are a big fan of the TV show Criminal Minds, you would know that the characters are adept at "profiling" the unsub, or unknown subject, who is a suspect in a crime. Criminal profiling is a high-profile investigative method. People are amazed by it and watch TV news stories about it such as Bodies of Evidence. There are TV detective dramas such as CSI or Criminal Minds built around it. Criminal profiling uses evidence from a crime scene along with other psychological information to indicate the type of person most likely to have committed the criminal act being investigated. What is the difference between television drama and real-life criminal profiling? Television drama[..]

COMMITTED AGAINST SOUTH AFRICAN WHITES Every day hundreds of mails are sent around the world, asking for help to save some animal species. Is it not very strange how the whole world is ignoring the apparent Genocide being committed against the white people in South Africa This slaughter of whites by blacks is being portrayed in the media as -"merely crime related". If the motive of the crime is theft, why is it necessary to take the life of the person that has already handed over their cell-phone or wallet? If the motive for the crime is hijacking, why take the woman with them, gang-rape her and then slit her throat? If the motive for house-breaking is petty theft, why throw boiling[..]

After CSI technicians have recovered suspicious material evidence like a possible accelerant at a crime scene suspected as arson, they bring it back to the crime lab and look at the evidence more closely. The scientific procedures used in an actual crime lab are similar to those you see on the CSI TV shows. In this article, we will discuss some of the procedures used when CSI technicians examine evidence in closer detail. In a scientific crime lab, the following procedures are used to analyze compounds up close: - Gas chromatography - Mass spectroscopy, and - Infrared spectrophotometry No doubt, you may have heard of these terminologies when watching your favorite CSI program. Gas[..]

When ever terrorists strike India the relations between Pakistan and India would be strained. This is due to the evidences provided by the intelligence authorities and the nabbed terrorists that these terrorists have links with Pakistan. But pakistan government denies the allegations every time. The fact is that these Islamic terrorists were trained by Pakistan's inter service intelligence authorities as confessed by one of the terrorists nabbed recently in Mumbai. On November 26th two groups of terrorists caused wide spread devastation at about five locations in the financial capital of India. They targeted the highly crowded locations like the Mumbai railway station and three five star[..]

People facing jail sentences usually have lots of questions on their mind. Do you know how you will handle yourself? How do you expect to survive? There is actually hope for prison survival. Just remember the following tips and you will definitely survive your sentence. When you are in the prison, focus on the activities within, because it helps you pass your time. Yes, it is undeniably difficult to remove the thoughts of the outside world while you are locked up, but you are just making it hard for yourself if you will continue to think like that. That does not help you shorten your time either. It will be better to concentrate on prison activities instead. Be respectful to your fellow[..]

Millions of Americans pride themselves on gun ownership. They are outspoken advocates of the 2nd amendment and appreciate the safe feeling that their guns provide. But while a gun may give a sense of safety in event of an attacker on the street or a robber entering the home, gun ownership poses many dangers in itself. A gun is more likely to be used on a friend or family member than an actual adversary in the night. Many people sleep with guns close to their beds so they have easy access in case they hear something outside of their bedrooms. The problem with this is that the offending noise is often a family member or friend that lost their keys or is simply dropping by at a late hour.[..]

Nobody wants to experience a burglary. Imagine having your belongings gone forever. In addition, no one wants their family endangered in any way. There are a number of things you might want to check up on, such as your home insurance and the inventory of your personal items. However, you could save yourself all the trouble by simply taking preventative measures to reduce crime. If you happen to be someone who would leave a key near the entrance of your home under a potted plant or doormat, realize that you have just loosened up your home security. Many burglars know that a lot of us hide our key somewhere at the front door-that is the first area they check for any way to get in. Simply[..]

The police duty belt contains the equipment that a police or security officer must carry with them at all times. These items vary by municipality, but generally include handcuffs, a police flashlight, radio, a baton, a handgun and ammunition and pepper spray, mace or other chemical spray. Each of the items carried on the police officer's duty belt is a high performance, heavy duty piece of potentially lifesaving equipment. DEMANDING JOB, HIGH PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT The police officer is in a high stress job that can become dangerous at a moments notice. When we think of the needs of a police officer, we often think of the defensive weapons they carry, such as a handgun or a baton. While[..]

The ingredients to start a successful K-9 program with a limited budget requires the ability for everyone, including the Department and Community, to see the potential benefits. A certain level of support from management, the members and community is required along with a handler, trainer and program which can meet the criteria required to begin. Management support involves their seeing the benefits to having and maintaining a program. Often attending a full time program with the cost of replacing that officer while he or she is away can stop everything in its tracks financially. When I did my training I was lucky enough to find a local trainer who allowed me to train as I worked my[..]

The Pepper Mace Baton is not what you would think when you hear the word baton. A regular baton brings images of the big police baton used to bring down rioters. Or you think of a cartoon policeman chasing a bad guy with a baton. The Mace Baton is much different. It is a small and compact unit that is easy to use. It is something that can easily fit in the door pocket of your car or in your shirt pocket. The Pepper Mace Baton is a self-defense tool not to be without. You can conveniently hook it to your keys and put a means of personal safety in your hand at all times. With a flick of your thumb you can arm the baton and be ready to use the pepper spray. The spray is dispensed in a cone[..]

3rd degree on ETV last night gave us viewers a rather disturbing insight into the violent activities at schools in Gauteng. This was very difficult for me to absorb. I went to school in the 70"s and completed high school in 1980. All I remember about school was playing soccer all the time. We used to get to school at 06h30 and play soccer until 07H55. Our blazers were wet from the dew because we used them as goal posts. Our socks were wet because we could not play with shoes on as we would slide all over the wet field. But we had fun! We had imaginary matches Leeds United versus Liverpool and all other teams that were supported by the kids playing at the time. If there was a fight those[..]

According to the most recently compiled crime reports and analyzed statistics (based on 2008 records), the three most dangerous cities in America are not particularly surprising. New Orleans, Louisiana. There is little wonder that this city takes the number one most-dangerous spot, considering the social upheaval that ensued after Hurricane Katrina. Still in the lengthy throws of recovery, it's unlikely that crime stats will drop any time soon in this devastated urban environment. Detroit, Michigan. Poverty has overwhelmed Detroit following the closure of so many auto industry plants and other related businesses that were for so long the center of the area's economy. Desperation has a[..]

Mafia - mention this simple word and it sends shudders down one's spine. That is because mafia has earned a nasty reputation for doing evil beyond the unthinkable. These evil acts are portrayed in movies, television shows, news, and in this day and age, on the internet. The truth is, the mafia represents power. Genuine mafia families have roots that go way back to several decades ago. These families continue their shady activities underground, and have grown very powerful over the years. The wealth accumulated over each generation is passed on from generation to generation. In fact, the mafia has gotten so good at hiding their tracks that the authorities are having a hard time tracking[..]

It is the goal of gunshot residue (GSR) analysis to put the suspect near a firearm when it is fired. Unfortunately, being near the gun when it goes off or simply handling the gun afterward can leave behind GSR on an innocent individual. GSR testing must be conducted right away after a gun is fired because GSR tends to fade away quickly and usually disappears after approximately two hours. Crime scene investigators (CSI's) must inspect any suspect's face, hands, and clothing and get samples. The archaic paraffin test, where melted wax is used to recover residues from the firearm user's hands, is no longer used anymore. Instead, CSI's obtain GSR residue by swabbing the suspect's hands,[..]

You come home after a long day at work, a fun night out or an exciting vacation, and immediately know something isn't right. When you get to your front door you see why; someone has broken into your house. Few things are as personally invasive and demoralizing as a home burglary. It's a sad fact, but crime is on the rise all over the United States. When times are tough economically, criminal activity generally increases. So how do you protect your home, property and family members? One of the best things you can do is work with your neighbors to prevent crime. The Neighborhood Watch Program was established by the National Sheriffs' Association in 1972 to help citizens protect themselves[..]

Risk factors can be described as scientifically established reasons that have a strong correlation or a causal relationship to a problem. Thorough understanding of numerous factors that result in juvenile delinquency can help the society in getting solutions to deal with this problem. Some of these factors have been listed below. Environmental level factors -- Environment or the surroundings where a child grows has a phenomenal role in influencing the behavioral patterns in children. Some environmental level factors that have been traditionally identified with violent and delinquent behavior include poverty, excessive exposure to violence and crime, high rate of unemployment and limited[..]

How do you spot a thief? How do you know that someone has evil intentions? How can you know that the stranger over the phone is telling the truth? "It's gut feel," says an experienced police officer. "Also, keen observation, by the movement of the hands, the way someone acts, through his mannerisms. That's how you can tell that someone is in good or bad faith." Once in Quiapo (Philippines), two men boarded the bus Captain Fernandez (a police officer who worked in Makati, City) was in. The police captain thought their faces were suspicious, so he became closely observant and cautious. He was not wrong in his hunch as those men later asked for the passengers' jewelry. They didn't get away[..]

In this article I will be reviewing the personal keychain alarm with light. I will cover features, effectiveness, and whom it is best suited for. Not all personal alarms are created equal. Features: · The keychain is like any other keychain that holds keys; the interesting part about this one is your keys are attached to a box about the size of a car remote lock with a panic button and light. · The alarm has 2 function modes; a light press on the panic button emits a loud warning chip; depress the button completely and it emits a 118 decibel alarm that stays on until you depress the button again. 118 decibels is equivalent to a jet plane take off at 100 yards. · The[..]