Let's Not Discuss Crime In South Africa

Internationally renowned Zulu historian David Rattray was shot and killed in his home in South Africa on January 26, 2007. Rattray was a friend of England's Prince Charles. I am presuming this could have been through Polo, amongst other connections, the Rattray family being quite prominent participants in the sport. Besides the international connection, Rattray also counted local business people amongst his friends.

Reptiles Are Stolen

Have you ever thought of stealing a reptile? Why would you want to and what would you do with the stolen goods?

Consequences Of Driving Under The Influence Of Drink

Is it just me or are there more and more cases of people driving whilst they have been (or still are) drinking? Perhaps it is just that I am more attentive to the news reports and headlines in the newspapers. But it seems to be escalating. Do these people know of the consequences when they drink and drive?

DiBruno Family Scams

In the past twenty years, the DiBruno family from Belmont, NC have scammed hundreds of people for tens of millions of dollars.

Stun Gun - Physiological Effects

Have ever watched the TV show Star Trek and heard of the Romulan disruptor stun weapon? Have you ever thought about what it disrupts? Does it disrupt all the molecules in the person on the receiving end of the ray gun? What about a real stun gun? What does a real stun gun disrupt?

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind - Airport Security Is Watching You But Who Is Watching Them?

Only a small handful of the 459 federalized commercial airports under the TSA jurisdiction utilize any type of video surveillance systems in secured baggage areas, leaving screeners and handlers free to open any piece of luggage, largely undetected.

Kubotan - Self-Defense Power in the Palm of Your Hand

Have you ever heard of a Kubotan, min-stick, or self-defense keychain? Whether you have or haven't... Imagine a night, like any other night. The cool air, perhaps a light breeze, with only the sights and sounds of the city for company. A solitary figure walks alone along an apparently empty street. Until, out of the shadows, another figure appears and the unthinkable happens. An assault is about to occur to another innocent, peaceful person seeking only to get where they're going.

How to Carry Pepper Spray on Your Belt

If you plan to carry defense pepper spray on your belt underneath a shirt or jacket, position the spray upside down. If you role play with this, you will find that it is much easier to draw the weapon in a downward position off the belt as opposed to upward.

How to Carry Pepper Spray in Your Purse

Unlike a keychain spray unit, larger pepper spray units can be carried in several ways in various places. For women the most likely place to put pepper spray is in the purse. What should not be obvious is how you carry your purse.

Surveillance of Cheats and Fraudulent Claimants

Surveillance of insurance cheats is ever on the increase thanks to the compensation claims culture that is swamping western civilisation. We take a look at some of the ways that investigators expose their targets.

How To Prevent Identity Theft

One of the most prevalent crimes in America right now is identity theft. The victims of this crime can attest that taking the time to prevent the thieves from stealing your identity is far better than trying to clean up the mess after the fact.

How To Defend Oneself Against Physical Assault

Once you choose a method necessary to use on your attacker, react quickly and efficiently. Defend yourself with whatever means is reasonable and necessary. Do so in order to stop the assault and not to kill the attacker.

Identity Theft - The UK's Fastest Growing Crime

Over 100,000 Britons every year become victims of identity fraud - and the figure is set to double by 2010. And no wonder. Your identity is among your biggest assets, valued at around ?85,000.

What is Jail Really Like? Interviewing Ex-inmates Reveals a New Level of Insight

Interviewing ex-inmates gives a revealing insight to what life is like in jail. Their real life experiences expose the realities of time in jail and awakens a new appreciation for daily freedoms.