A personal security program should not just stop an assault or intrusion it should also prevent or reduce the risk of occurrence. All security starts with awareness, so let us get started.
There are four basic principles that pertain to all aspects of your life; at home, at work, while traveling, while shopping, or even while on vacation.
PRINCIPLES
1. KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU.
2. LOOK & LISTEN.
3. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR GUT FEELING.
4. BE PREPARED TO ACT, AT ALL TIMES.
Now this does not mean you have to walk around in fear all the time. What I am saying is develop a system of awareness you are comfortable with that you can incorporate into your daily lifestyle so that these techniques become second nature to you. Make them a habit.
Here is a test you can do to understand what I mean. TAKE A COP TO DINNER. When you get to your table let them sit down first. Nine out of ten times, if they have a choice, they will try to position themselves facing the door.
They do this out of habit. They do this because they do not like surprises. Police Officers usually react to events. They very seldom preempt them. They’ve learned from experience that if they are aware of what is going on around them they are able to react quicker and it gives them a second or two to make a decision on what their response will be depending on the threat level they are about to confront.
While you are having this pleasant meal with the cop of your choice, pay attention to their eyes. They will be looking all over the place and checking everyone coming through the door or entrance to the room as well as looking at the other patrons. How do you think they get stains on their ties and shirtfronts? It’s because they pay more attention to whose around them than they do to what they are eating.
Are they being rude by doing this, maybe? Is this an unconscious habit of theirs? Yes. Do they realize they are doing it? Probably not because it is part of their daily routine; it is a habit they have acquired which may one day save their life.
It is where the cop’s “gut feeling” comes from. Police develop this “gut feeling” over a period of time by constantly dealing with people in all types of situations.
They unconsciously study people’s habits and reactions every day which is why a cop will usually be aware of something happening or about to happen, before anyone else in the crowd has a clue that something is going on. This habit also makes them feel in control of their personal lives because they are aware of what is going on around them at all times.
Now, how can you develop this trait when you do not have the benefit of the training a police officer has? You do it the same way the police officer did it; you teach it to yourself.
This is not something that can be taught in a classroom or from a textbook. You learn it best by physically doing it.
There are four basic principles that pertain to all aspects of your life; at home, at work, while traveling, while shopping, or even while on vacation.
PRINCIPLES
1. KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU.
2. LOOK & LISTEN.
3. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR GUT FEELING.
4. BE PREPARED TO ACT, AT ALL TIMES.
Now this does not mean you have to walk around in fear all the time. What I am saying is develop a system of awareness you are comfortable with that you can incorporate into your daily lifestyle so that these techniques become second nature to you. Make them a habit.
Here is a test you can do to understand what I mean. TAKE A COP TO DINNER. When you get to your table let them sit down first. Nine out of ten times, if they have a choice, they will try to position themselves facing the door.
They do this out of habit. They do this because they do not like surprises. Police Officers usually react to events. They very seldom preempt them. They’ve learned from experience that if they are aware of what is going on around them they are able to react quicker and it gives them a second or two to make a decision on what their response will be depending on the threat level they are about to confront.
While you are having this pleasant meal with the cop of your choice, pay attention to their eyes. They will be looking all over the place and checking everyone coming through the door or entrance to the room as well as looking at the other patrons. How do you think they get stains on their ties and shirtfronts? It’s because they pay more attention to whose around them than they do to what they are eating.
Are they being rude by doing this, maybe? Is this an unconscious habit of theirs? Yes. Do they realize they are doing it? Probably not because it is part of their daily routine; it is a habit they have acquired which may one day save their life.
It is where the cop’s “gut feeling” comes from. Police develop this “gut feeling” over a period of time by constantly dealing with people in all types of situations.
They unconsciously study people’s habits and reactions every day which is why a cop will usually be aware of something happening or about to happen, before anyone else in the crowd has a clue that something is going on. This habit also makes them feel in control of their personal lives because they are aware of what is going on around them at all times.
Now, how can you develop this trait when you do not have the benefit of the training a police officer has? You do it the same way the police officer did it; you teach it to yourself.
This is not something that can be taught in a classroom or from a textbook. You learn it best by physically doing it.
