Is Pepper Spray Right for Self Defense

You're walking through a parking lot towards your car, when from out of nowhere a man jumps out and grabs your purse. Well, for those of you who haven’t heard it yet, I’ll say this. Pepper spray works as an excellent personal self-defense weapon.

Smart Water - A Clever Way To Cut Crime

A crime fighting initiative, which has already reduced burglary by 80% in some areas of the U.K. is spreading across the country. SmartWater comes in liquid form, a small amount can be applied to any household item. The water contains a unique forensic fingerprint, similar to DNA, which identifies where the item came from. It is invisible to the naked eye and is impossible to remove.

Holiday Gift Card Warning

When it comes to giving this season, consumers should know a few things about gift card scams and how to read between the fine print.

Stun Gun Technology the Latest and the Greatest

It never ceases to amaze me at what some manufacturers will develop in an effort to stay ahead of the market. The next few paragraphs will attempt to describe some of the more innovative ideas and try to steer you away from some of the less effective ones...

The Effects A Drunk Driving Conviction Can Have On Your Life

If you have a drunk driving conviction, you know the devastating effects it can have on your life. Read here for information that can help.

Dear Mr. Jesus

This story is about the savagely beaten death of Lisa Steinberg in New York City in 1987. Joel Steinberg was convicted of first degree manslaughter and served only 15 years. At the end of this story is a song dedicated to child abuse awareness, and is about the true story of Lisa Steinberg.

Crime is Selfishness

Crime may bring temporary pleasure but never happiness. Hurting others only hurts you.

Why Kids End Up In Juvenile Hall

What was the first mistake you made which lead to Juvenile Hall? Using drugs Being a follower Having a temper Choosing bad friends Breaking curfew Getting into the gangs Losing an interest in school

Seeing Bullying as It Truly Is: Violence

One of the most common occurrences in childhood is being bullied. Everyone has a story about that boy in that class or this girl in the other class who pushed them around, and used them to get something they wanted. A bully is a person who uses any approach at his or her disposal including, but not limited to, intimidation (physical, emotional, verbal),

A Letter To Kids Who Are Locked Up In Juvenile Hall Or Are In Prison – Especially the Boys

I speak at the Hall because I believe that each one of you is better than Juvenile Hall. I know you have more potential. I see many young people destroying their lives. It’s exciting to be young and to be with your friends, but the excitement of youth is getting you into trouble.

Stun Guns for Self Defense

When I first got one of these stun guns, I was not convinced that they would really work so I tried the 100,000 volt model out on myself (I would not recommend anyone else out there try this) let me tell you, in under 2 seconds it hurt like the dickens and it knocked me on my butt. I'll never doubt their effectiveness again.

Gangs Outnumber Police

Gang members now outnumber the local and state police in the United States. Now what?

5 Tips For Identity Theft Protection

We live in a digital and information age which is why now more than ever its vital that you watch out for the cyber grifters online and off.

America's Achilles Heel: It's Children, The Unthinkable Terrorist Act

What will we do if or when they start bombing our schools killing our children?

Law Enforcement Shortages are Serious

Many law enforcement agencies are stretched too thin with not enough officers. Much of the reason is because after 9/11 many new federal agencies and existing ones went on a hiring binge. This made it tougher on local law enforcement agencies to hire people at the same standards.