Would you have had a clue how to handle a situation like the one James Vernon faced last Tuesday October 13th, when a knife wielding attacker blocked the only door to the library room holding sixteen children and a handful of mothers and chess teacher James Vernon. He was volunteering his time as a chess […]
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Recognizing Pre-Attack Indicators
In order to avoid potentially dangerous people you need to know what to look for. What types of behaviors should you be looking for when walking down the street? This edited list of Pre-Attack Indicators comes courtesy of: Protective Concepts. Suspicious Signs — Recognizing Pre-Attack Indicators Signaling between people – in particular people who otherwise appear […]
4th woman attacked in Midlothian:
It has been just over a week since the last attack took place near the Metra Station in Midlothian. It was the fourth attack in as many weeks. The first attack took place July 20th and the most recent on August 10th. According to ABC News the victims said their attacker punched and beat them […]
Black Friday: 10 tips to keep thieves at bay
Over 140 million people will be shopping for bargains this Black Friday. Sprinkled in among those millions of bargain hunters will be thousands of criminals looking to pick up a few gifts at your expense. These criminals will come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. They will consist of thieves, strong-arm robbers, pickpockets, and purse-snatchers […]
What are the real dangers trick-or-treaters face on Halloween?
What is so dangerous about Halloween?
Melee on Mag Mile caused more angst than injury
What steps should you consider taking in case the police aren’t there in large numbers to quell the next mob action?
Store employees beaten during robberies in Lincoln Square
“He was told to go to the back room. Then the guy roughed him up,” she said. “It was awful. Terrible. There was only $80 in the drawer.”
One accused kidnapper of 69-year-old woman in custody: Two still at large
The 69-year-old Frankfort Square woman had just pulled into the driveway of her home and was sitting in her car when a man approached her and pointed a handgun at her and ordered her to accompany him.
Homeowner walks in on burglars and is sexually assaulted
What would you do if you came home and found your door open, or signs of the lock being forced?
Teen mob melee injures 2: Number could have been much higher
“You saw parents grabbing their babies, and run into stores — one woman had two babies,” said Manny Torres, a salesman at the mall. “It was crazy.”