These days there is a lot of bad news out there, and although we don’t have any control over hearing about it, or having most of it happen, we do have a little bit of control about our own personal safety, particularly when it comes to self defense, and self defense items.
Latest Crime Articles
A Pepper Spray in the Car, in the Pocket, and in the Nightstand!
Posted on June 8, 2009 by markdallmanCriminal Records Checking 101
Posted on June 4, 2009 by John MartinTexas criminal Records Checks are standard procedure when due diligence research is conducted on an individual. However, even in this age of instant access to digitized information, old-fashioned investigative techniques usually must be relied upon for the research of criminal records.
Coping With A Missing Persons
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniIt is with great hope that you never have to experience the disappearance of someone you love. However, should you ever be faced with a missing persons coping is very important. When someone disappears, everything changes, your entire life is turned upside down. As the survivor your emotions will vary greatly. You’ll feel sad, guilt, angry, depressed, hurt, hopeless, rage, apathy, and hysteria. You’ll feel them at different times and different places and you’ll not be able to control your emo
Fur
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniFur is the body hair of any non-human mammal and is also known as the pelage, which is like the term plumage in relation to birds. Though not all mammals have fur, it is a distinct characteristic of mammals nonetheless. While fur has been an important source of clothing for humans in colder climates, today its use is controversial. Despite the controversy of using animal fur for human clothing, many cultures still wear fur, as in fur lined coats, fur trimmed jackets and complete fur coats. Th
Fraud
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniIn the most general sense, fraud is a deception that is made for personal gain, though the term ‘fraud’ has a more specific meaning in law, the exact nuances of fraud definition and laws vary between jurisdictions. Many types of hoaxes are fraudulent and although they are not intended to benefit the hoaxer, can be seen as cases of fraud by the criminal legal system. Also, it is important to note that not all frauds are hoaxes. For example, electoral fraud is the deliberate attempt to interfer
Criminal Prosecution and Trials
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniIf you intend to pursue criminal prosecution, the first and most important step is to report the crime to your local police department. Simply call your local police station and say that you would like to report a crime. Usually a police officer will be sent out in take down your report, but some cases don’t require this service. Be sure to request that an officer comes out to your home if this is an important aspect to you. In most states the police have special units that will respond to se
Crime rates
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniThe crime rates in today’s society have skyrocketed since the 1960’s. You may wonder why this is. The laws that have been passed since then are mostly corrupted by scandal and white collar crimes. The crimes in which people are punished more severely have not dwindled either, but have also gone up since the 1960’s. It seems like the population increase every ten years will have most of us in jail by age 22 for something irrelevant in the criminal world. There is way too much punishment for th
The United State Coast Guards Duties
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniEvery year thousands of people head out onto the waters to enjoy a special day and every day a boater somewhere runs into trouble. One of coast guards main duties is aiding and rescuing civilians that get into trouble but what else does coast guard do? In the United States coast guard is part of the US Armed Forces. In fact it is the oldest sea going division and it is directed by US Department of Homeland Security. Coast guard is responsible for search and rescue mission, enforcement of m
Breaking The Cycle Of Domestic Violence
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniEvery day it seems we hear of another case of domestic violence, some with very tragic endings. It seems the numbers only increase even with increased education. Why is it so many victims of domestic violence never leave? What needs to happen to break the cycle of domestic violence. Victims of domestic violence live in a love hate relationship that seems to continue. There are absolutely no excuses for one partner to inflict pain or suffering on another partner, or any human being for that ma
Exclusionary Rule? Get Rid Of It!
Posted on May 26, 2009 by Steve GillmanThe exclusionary rule is supposed to protect us from the police, but it really just prevents the truth from coming out. There is a better way. The exclusionary rule need to be thrown out! This body of law basically says that evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in a criminal prosecution.
Popular Crime Articles
Stun Guns for the Students, Maybe for the Professors As Well!
Posted on June 9, 2009 by markdallmanMany college campuses are beefing up security these days after all of the bad and sad stories we have heard in recent years about crime, and even the occasional kid who snaps and starts harming others.
How to Develop an Emergency Response Plan
Posted on October 31, 2007 by Craig ElliottYou have probably heard the words "emergency response plan" so often that you have become accustomed to them. However, have you thought of actually getting down to it, and creating one for yourself, your business, or your family? You might believe that the chances of a major emergency in your area are slim, but you should know that you absolutely need to be prepared with an emergency response plan. It doesn't matter if you are dealing with terrorism, weather, or any other type of emergency.
Wisconsin Criminal Records – The Significance And Relevance To Everyday Life
Posted on February 7, 2009 by Andy WatermannThe global crime has seen a sharp increase in direct relation to the economy crisis, inflation and unemployment rate. is no exception. Hundreds, if not thousands of crimes are committed every day all over the state of Wisconsin and it is up to the State to store these important data and information which is widely known as the Wisconsin Criminal Records.
MJPC Joined HRW in Calling to Hold the Congolese Army Accountable for War Crimes
Posted on June 29, 2009 by MJPC"Congolese army officers are not above international criminal law, failing to hold accountable those who commit war crimes and crimes against humunity will result in conitnued sexual violence against girls and women in the DR Congo"
Brother's Keeper
Posted on November 2, 2008 by Christopher CarterMichael Barbarino has spent most of his life in pain or in prison. Now, 36 years after his brother Vincent was killed, he is accusing another sibling of murder. Michael Barbarino picked his way through the headstones at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Lodi, and though it was night, he had no trouble finding the grave. In the 34 years since his brother, Vincent, had been savagely knifed to death, Michael had visited that grave so often he could have found it blindfolded. Still, Michael was lost.
Fraud
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniIn the most general sense, fraud is a deception that is made for personal gain, though the term ‘fraud’ has a more specific meaning in law, the exact nuances of fraud definition and laws vary between jurisdictions. Many types of hoaxes are fraudulent and although they are not intended to benefit the hoaxer, can be seen as cases of fraud by the criminal legal system. Also, it is important to note that not all frauds are hoaxes. For example, electoral fraud is the deliberate attempt to interfer
Business Fraud in the United Kingdom
Posted on November 27, 2008 by Arthor PensBusiness fraud frequently involves the misappropriation of large sums of money, by an employee in a position of trust and often involves more than one person with the potential for charges of conspiracy.
Stun Gun Time Machine
Posted on December 11, 2008 by DoerWe review the beginnings of stun gun design by examining early US patents. We discus the current state of affairs and conclude by reviewing the latest stun guns designs.
Pepper Sprays In The Face Of All the Thugs Out There!
Posted on June 8, 2009 by markdallmanMany of us Americans are nice, easy going people who are not looking for trouble, and other than a little violence on television, we don’t really want to see anything happen in real life when we are out and about.
Coping With A Missing Persons
Posted on May 25, 2009 by Aura MirchandaniIt is with great hope that you never have to experience the disappearance of someone you love. However, should you ever be faced with a missing persons coping is very important. When someone disappears, everything changes, your entire life is turned upside down. As the survivor your emotions will vary greatly. You’ll feel sad, guilt, angry, depressed, hurt, hopeless, rage, apathy, and hysteria. You’ll feel them at different times and different places and you’ll not be able to control your emo
