According to self-defense-mind-body-spirit.com, crime-statistics show that about 31 million total crimes are reported in the United States annually. That's about one crime per second and crimes against women are at a all time high. From theft, rape and kidnapping.

Recently police officers have shared some tips on a website called awm.com (American Web Media) that will help keep you safe. Below are some of the tips they suggest:

  • Never rest your purse in the front part of a grocery cart!
  • Park near the cart rack in the parking lot. Customers taking & returning carts, deters criminals from approaching.
  • Lower your side view mirrors so they are facing the ground. This can capture a criminal sneaking up on a car.
  • Windows should always be locked and blinds should always be closed.

You can check out the full list of tips on the AWM website.

Source: awm.com


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