Chapter 6-Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Crime Clock One Violent crime every 19 Seconds One Property Crime every 3 seconds One murder every 24 Minutes One Forcible Rape every 6 minutes One Robbery every 55 seconds One Aggravated Assault every 33 seconds One Burglary every 10 Seconds One Larceny-Theft every 4 seconds One Motor Vehicle theft every 20 seconds Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Violent Crimes Violence is defined as the use of physical force or the treat of force to inflict injury on or cause damage to personas or property. Violent crimes are murder, forcible rape, aggravated assault and robbery. Violent crime rates are on the rise. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Violent Crimes Persons under the age of 25 are most frequently victims. Urban Residents are most vulnerable. Most violent crimes occur during the evening, between 6pm and midnight. Most are committed by men. Most crimes are intraracial,victimized by their own race. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Robbery Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of Value from the care, custody, or control of a person or personas by force or threat of violence by putting the victim in fear. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Robbery: Likely to be victimized When it is After Dark Elderly Carry packages Well-Attired individuals Being alone Being in a neighborhood with mixed social classes Exaggerated stride when walking Staring at feet while walking Having little or no awareness of their surroundings Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Rape ‘The most underreported crime.” Forcible Rape is defined as The use of force Absence of consent by victim Penile-Vaginal penetration 54% of Rapes go unreported. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Rape Victims: Most are under the age of 25. Most live alone, and are single. Almost half occur outside. Most occur in July and August. Most occur on weekends at night. Most are employed or in school. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Rape Rapists: Most are under the age of 25. Not sexually motivated. Generally assault those of their own race. Most are unemployed. Most have not graduated from high school. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Rape Rape Avoiders: Rape Victims: Were likely to have had household responsibilities as children. Have participated in contact sports. Were counseled as children to fight back. Rape Victims: Had little responsibility as children. Were not involved in sports. Parents encouraged non-violent disagreements. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Rape ACTIVE RESISTANCE PASSIVE RESISTANCE Fleeing, fighting, screaming and verbal aggression. PASSIVE RESISTANCE Verbal persuasion, pleading, and submission. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Rape Campus Rape A growing epidemic. Over 90% never report the incidents. Almost all victims assaulted on campus know their assailant. Alcohol is a large factor in the assaults. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Help for the Rape Victim Seek Help as soon as possible, Police, Rape Crisis Centers, Family and Friends. Avoid touching or changing clothing or showering-the evidence is usually on the victim. Do not think the rape is your fault. Rape is a violent crime. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting harm. Victims usually know their assailants. 2.1 million women are assaulted by their spouses, or boyfriends in a four year study. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Self Protection In your Home Keep doors and windows locked. Know who you are opening the door too. Teach children not to open the door to strangers. Do not advertise that you live alone, especially if you are a woman. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Self Protection Outside Be aware of your surroundings Know the area where you are traveling Stay in groups- There is safety in numbers Walk in a confident manner Walk facing traffic Do not carry too many package Avoid secluded areas Avoid showing large amounts of money while out Do not jog alone at night Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Self Protection In your car: Keep the doors locked at all times-even when driving Park your car in a well lit area Do not walk to your car alone, call a security guard If you get lost, drive to a well lit service station for directions Never pick up hitchhikers, or be a hitchhiker If you break down, Open your hood and use flares or a white cloth, wait for help in the car Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

If you are attacked Three options: Submit to demands of attacker Flee from attacker Fight the attacker Guns Tear Gas Hands and Feet Mental preparedness Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Burglary Burglary is defined as the Unlawful Entry of a structure to commit felony or theft. Is a Property Crime. Metropolitan areas have the highest burglary rates. Many are due to insufficient door and window locks. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Larceny-Theft Larceny Theft is defined as the unlawful taking, carrying, leading or riding away from the possessions of another. Includes: Shoplifting Pocket picking Purse snatching Bicycle theft Motor Vehicle Theft Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Prevention Measures for the Home Deadbolt Locks Window Locks Burglary Alarms Improved Lighting Neighborhood Watch Programs Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Neighborhood Watch Programs Developed in 1972 Consists of: Community vehicle and foot patrols Home security Checks Identification of valuables Using a video camera or photographs are often very helpful. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

If A Crime Occurs You should be able to tell the police the following: What Happened? Where? When? Who was hurt? Descriptions of vehicle, persons, and direction of travel Any weapons involved? Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Fire Arm Safety A handgun bought for protection is six times more likely to kill you, a member of your family or a friend then to kill an intruder. Many young children are now being harmed from handguns they find in the home. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Guns: Control or No? Special Permits must be acquired before you can carry a handgun or have one in your car. Some states of concealed gun laws, it is legal to carry a gun as long as it is in plain view. Gun ownership entails many responsibilities including storing and cleaning in a safe way. Handgun registration and licensing could help to prevent some violent crimes. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Guns: Procedures for Safe Handling Treat Every gun as if it were loaded. Guns should be stored unloaded and locked in a case or cabinet. Hunting safety is also important. Never carry a loaded gun in the car Keep your finger off the trigger while walking Learn the laws of your area before hunting GUNS ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety

Summary Crimes are on the rise. Violent Crimes involve force. Rape is violent Crime that affect Women as the primary victims. Rape is a crime of power, not sexual desire. Self-Protection is important in preventing crimes. Self Defense is important in ending crimes. Preventive measures can help to protect against burglary and other crimes. A person in possession of a gun is responsible for it. Chapter 6- Personal Protection and Firearm Safety