No matter how prepared you are, there’s a chance you could face an unexpected aggressor without access to a traditional weapon. Whether you’re at the office, home, or out shopping, here are some everyday items that can make potent self-defense weapons to dissuade an attacker and buy time to get help. PenIn the event of
Traveling outside the country for work can be an exciting perk of the job that often involves traveling outside of comfort zones. Traveling in the modern era is usually a safe experience depending on the destination and, in most usual cases, the only security needed will be accomplished at the airport. However, there are times
Kidnappings most commonly occur in places that fit one or both of two categories: an area that you spend a lot of predictable time in or a situation where you’re abnormally vulnerable. Always implement the TEDD system to practice countersurveillance and keep yourself safe from would-be kidnappers. Time – If you see a person
The idea of lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula is more attainable now than at any time in the past 70 years. Both leaders have stepped across each other’s borders, a framework for ending the Korean War has been signed, and the two nations are starting to field joint sports teams in the Olympics along
Thanks to an interconnected world, tourist kidnapping rates have fallen nearly across the board. Kidnappings in Colombia specifically have dropped by order of 10, with almost 3,500 reports in 2001 to barely 200 in 2016. This reduction in kidnappings is mainly attributable to strict government stances that protect tourists and the money they bring into
Keeping your identity secure and unrecognizable boils down to keeping modest and blending in where you can; the more you stick out from the crowd, the better the chance of someone recognizing you. Unless you’ve spent years in an area, chances are you’re not going to blend in with the local population. Everything from the
One of the best parts of experiencing a new country is taking in the differences in culture and lifestyle that make your destination unique. The downside to this culture change is that access to emergency services may be very different than that to which you’re accustomed to at home. Mitigating this risk starts long before
Traveling overseas is one of the most rewarding perks to a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Unfortunately, politics and global events don’t always act according to your travel plans. These problems compound once you’re a recognizable face, where unwanted publicity could encourage local crime groups to make a move. Here are a few tips to consider before making
The latest bombing attack in Kabul was massive with some reporting that the bomb was concealed either in a sewage or water tanker that routinely supplies the diplomatic sectors of Kabul. Having looked at where the bomb detonated, it appears that the existing screening measures may have prevented the truck from gaining entry into the
All, First, We wish everyone a successful show, The JCK show is one of the highlights of the jewelry industry and we understand that everyone is looking to have a great time while building and maintaining their treasured business relationships. Second, I have no first hand knowledge that an attack is imminent nor am I