Self-Defense & Violence Prevention Blog

by Bill Thomas

I cannot take credit for the following idea, but since it is a great one, I wanted to pass it along. Most of the new cars are equipped with a panic alarm that will sound when pressed. When you come home at night instead of hanging the keys up on the key rack or some other place, put them on the stand next to your bed. If while you’re lying in bed some night, you hear someone trying to get in your door, or maybe you hear someone outside, push the panic alarm button, and odds are, you’ll scare the intruder away.

Most panic alarms work from a good distance and it should work from inside the house, but try it during the day to make sure that it will work from different parts of your house. Get in the habit of taking your keys to bed with you, or better yet, get an extra set and keep them near your bed. This idea is especially useful for people who live alone and for women.

Lastly, remember to always have your keys out when you’re walking to you car. Please share these ideas with others to help prevent crimes and perhaps save a life.

Car Safety Tips