Personal Security is a Personal Issue
By David Schluep

I truly and seriously believe that personal security is a Personal matter.  Let’s face it, no one and I mean no one cares about you and your family as much as you do.  So why leave you and your family’s well being in the hands of others, especially in the hands of those who really don’t care.

Do you truly believe the Government cares about you personally?  How about your local police?  They do to an extent but as most humans or government organizations go, it is more about building their own fiefdoms or their political standing than absolutely focusing on the safety of citizens they are commissioned to serve.  Taking care of ‘Number One’ is what it is usually called.

Just trust me on this.  I have worked for Government.  I know how they operate.  I have worked for or with local law enforcement agencies, I know how they operate as well.  It drives me crazy when I see how cases are mishandled by many detectives regarding people who really need and seek their help.   In many cases, if the investigation gets a little complicated, becomes low on leads and will require a lot of effort or time, the case is then put off to the side because the detective is under pressure to produce results. Easy to solve cases move forward, and more difficult ones often move to oblivion. 

The more cases that are closed, means the better the Detective and his department looks.  The more cases closed translates into that department being able to justify their existence and acquire a bigger budget for the following year. People actually working in the trenches with victims and their families know this reality, but higher ups rarely solicit their opinions or ideas about anything, I can assure you of that reality as well.

This is not to say that police officers and others who are hired to ‘protect and serve’ are not hard working, caring and dedicated public servants. In fact, many officers now serving on the front lines for public safety are as frustrated with the systemic problems government bureaucrats force upon them as I am.  They try to do their best but with an alarming decrease in funds and personnel the front line police officer is woefully stretched thin.

With this type of system, more and more people are really not served the way they should be to actually make a difference in their personal safety or in saving them from victimization.  I have absolutely no doubt about it.  Also, when a crime is committed, it is not usually done when there is a police officer around.  So help is usually minutes away, if not much longer. 

The crime is not reported until after the fact…

What does this mean to you?  Well, it means that you are probably not going to be calling a cop for help right in the middle of being mugged or raped.  I mean most people can’t stop being victimized long enough to call for emergency services when some criminal is beating them in the head and face.  “Uh hold on a second mister rapist, l need to make a quick call here, can you stop kicking me in the stomach and face so I can talk clearly to dispatch…”   In Real life, it doesn’t happen that way.

It also means that there is a high probability the criminal who violently assaulted you may never even be caught.  If he is caught, there is a high probability justice will not be served.  In many cases the District Attorney’s office is forced to Plea bargain with the criminal to save money.  A couple of month’s time in jail or prison is agreed upon, a little slap on the wrist as far as the time served related to the crime committed against you…

And what good is the justice system to you anyway, if you have already been injured, your wife has already been raped or if your daughter has already been beaten raped and killed???  So the guy goes to jail, great, but you and your family are still irreversibly damaged or harmed. 

This is my point; do not believe someone else is going to help you when you are violently attacked.  I pray that no one ever is, but we all know that violence, crime and victims of crime are an unarguable reality now, and currently merit growing concern as more and more people face desperation in tough economic times. 

You may get help after the fact and that is wonderful, but the fact remains that you or your absolutely precious family member has already been harmed or worse.  Don’t let anyone tell you that protecting yourself from victimization is wrong or bad.  There are people out there that believe this.  Many believe this way who work at high levels in our government.  Of course they themselves have dozens of highly trained professional security agents around them at all times.  Go figure…

Take personal responsibility for yourself and your family.  You have to learn how to protect yourselves.  Better yet, also learn how to recognize potential threats, and then avoid them all together.  The old adage, “If it is to be, it is up to me” holds true in this arena.  It’s up to you to protect you and yours, period.

This section of Freedoms Process is about reality in the area of Personal Safety for you and your family. Real life isn’t a television show where the bad guy always gets caught, and the victim ends up smiling. Real life isn’t about your odds of not being victimized. An uninformed person is a victim waiting for a predator to take advantage of them. Of the millions of people victimized each year, most are shocked that it happened to them. Real Life says, why not you?

Take the time and effort to invest in learning more about personal security for yourself and that of your family.  You are all worth it!

Freedoms Process welcomes articles from professionals, victims and those who work with victims and their families to help educate consumers regarding this important issue. Please contact us for article parameters and submission requirements. 

My very best to you and yours!

Visit David’s website to learn more about his background, experience, and to view free tips you can employ now for your family’s personal safety. Refuse to be a victim!

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