How to Be Safe : Survival Tactics to Protect Yourself, Your Home, Your Business and Your Family

by Lipman, Ira A.

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9781606521694

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1606521691

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Hardcover

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5/24/2012

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Penguin Group USA

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Crime exists in many forms in every society, and as the world changes, new threats emerge-from bioterrorism to identity theft. How to Be Safeis the most comprehensive safety and security manual on the market, encouraging individuals to take a positive, preventive approach to their own safety. Its comprehensive sweep spans the gamut from "traditional" crimes on the street to stalking, hate crimes, and nursing home security. Topics covered include: Computer and High-Tech Crime: Internet ploys, such as eBay scams, fake work-from-home offers, phishing, "Nigerian" frauds; Trojan horse programs; e-mail viruses, and spoofing; Child security online Your Home or Property: Choosing an agent; Open houses; Screening potential buyers; Selling on Craigslist and online auctions Special Occasions with Special Risks: Holidays, funerals and weddings; The aftermath of an emergency situation Family Security:Safety at day-care centers; Spousal, child, and elder abuse; Sex-offender registries; Protecting children from abduction; Compulsive gambling Investment and White Collar Crime:Futures; Shell games; Ponzi schemes; Data theft; Land fraud; Fast-buck commodities Terrorism, Bombs, and Bomb Threats:Food/water tampering; Cruise, train, and plane safety; Evacuations; What to do if... How to Be Safeinstructs and educates readers on how best to prevent crime-a resource that could save both lives and precious assets.

Author Biography

Ira A. Lipman is the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and owner of Guardsmark, a privately held security services company with 153 branch offices in the United States of America, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and France. Known for its innovative security concepts and rigid standards of excellence, Guardsmark is one of the world's largest security service companies. In 1992, Time magazine cited Guardsmark as the company "which many security experts consider the best national firm in the business." In 2002, Ira Lipman won both the Corporate Citizenship Award from the Committee for Economic Development and the Stanley C. Pace Award for Leadership in Ethics from the Ethics Resource Center. He has written for the public on a wide range of security topics and contributes regularly to the professional literature of the security field. He is also the editor and publisher of The Lipman Report, a specialized monthly management newsletter. He has served on the boards of more than 40 organizations and holds membership in numerous others.

Foreword	p. xii
Introduction	p. xiv
Security in Your Home	p. 1
Doors and Windows	p. 3
Best Door-Safety Strategies	p. 3
What You Can Do	p. 5
Wise Ways to Reinforce Windows	p. 14
Types of Windows	p. 15
Maintaining Security Inside	p. 18
Keeping Strangers Out	p. 18
Taking Inventory	p. 20
Safeguarding Valuables	p. 23
Possessing Handguns and Firearms	p. 25
Relying on Dogs for Protection	p. 30
Encountering an Intruder	p. 32
Living Alone	p. 35
Alarm Systems	p. 38
Security Functions	p. 38
Signaling the Monitoring Station	p. 45
Arming and Disarming the System	p. 45
Purchasing an Alarm	p. 46
Choosing a Provider	p. 49
Choosing a Monitoring Service	p. 52
Keeping Your Security Secret	p. 52
The Telephone	p. 54
Essential Rules	p. 54
Cell Phones	p. 58
Handling Unwanted Calls	p. 59
Service Employees and Invited Strangers	p. 64
Risk Protection	p. 64
Hiring Help	p. 65
Repairmen, Contractors, and the Like	p. 69
Defense against Disgruntled Employees	p. 70
Lighting	p. 71
Exterior Lighting	p. 71
Interior Lighting	p. 73
Lighting for Parking Areas	p. 75
Maintaining Security Outside	p. 76
Basic Precautions	p. 76
Arson	p. 79
Vandalism	p. 80
Watching over the Neighborhood	p. 82
Vacations and Special Occasions	p. 84
Preparing for a Trip	p. 84
While You Are Away	p. 87
Hazards of Special Occasions	p. 90
Tips for Apartment and Condo Dwellers	p. 94
Security Features to Look for	p. 94
Proper Security Practices	p. 96
Security at Different Times of Day	p. 100
Renting Out Your Apartment or Condo	p. 101
Security away from Home	p. 103
Car Safety	p. 105
Simple Tips to Prevent Theft	p. 105
Safeguarding Accessories	p. 106
Hatchbacks, Convertibles, and SUVs	p. 109
Alarms and Other Security Devices	p. 109
Hazards While on the Road	p. 111
Towing Tips	p. 114
Carjacking	p. 115
Pointers for Safe Parking	p. 119
Buying and Selling a Used Car	p. 120
Security for Other Types of Vehicles	p. 121
Protecting Your Boat	p. 123
Security on the Streets	p. 124
Basic Precautions	p. 124
What to Do If You're Being Followed	p. 125
Defense Weapons	p. 126
Purse Snatchers and Pickpockets	p. 130
Nighttime Walks	p. 130
Jogging and Inline Skating	p. 130
Mass Transportation	p. 132
Going Out on the Town	p. 135
Security While Shopping	p. 138
Parking Perils	p. 138
Protecting Your Purchases	p. 141
Mall Safety	p. 141
Nighttime Shopping	p. 143
Hazards of Credit Cards	p. 143
Identity Theft	p. 146
ATM Machines	p. 148
Security When You Travel	p. 152
Getting There by Air	p. 152
When You're the Stranger in Town	p. 155
Car Trips	p. 159
Camping or Wilderness Vacations	p. 160
Resort Areas	p. 161
Overseas Travel	p. 161
Moving to Another Community	p. 167
Researching a New Area	p. 167
Moving Day	p. 169
Setting Overseas	p. 170
Family Security	p. 173
Family Violence	p. 175
Spousal Abuse	p. 175
If You Are Battered	p. 179
Child Abuse	p. 183
Elder Abuse	p. 188
Security for Infants and Young Children	p. 194
Daycare Centers	p. 194
Preempting Sexual Abuse	p. 197
Child Abduction and Missing Children	p. 198
Protecting Children from Abduction	p. 201
What to Do If Your Child Is Missing	p. 206
Security for Older Children and Teenagers	p. 208
Safety Guidelines Every Child Should Know	p. 208
Protection for Latchkey Kids	p. 209
Influence of Violence in the Media	p. 211
Teenagers Who Commit Crimes	p. 213
Cults	p. 213
Youth Gangs	p. 215
Sexual Abuse	p. 216
The Internet	p. 217
Signs of Drug Abuse	p. 219
Teen Suicide	p. 224
Cybercrime	p. 227
Hacking, Viruses, Data Breaches, and Identity Theft	p. 227
Internet Scams	p. 232
How to Protect Your Computer	p. 234
Community Security	p. 237
Neighborhood Crime Prevention	p. 239
Forming Programs with Your Neighbors	p. 239
Private-Sector Security	p. 243
Individual Crime Preventions	p. 244
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design	p. 245
School and Campus Security	p. 247
Personal Safety for Students	p. 247
Bullying	p. 249
Crime on College and University Campuses	p. 251
Security in Hospitals and Nursing Homes	p. 255
Staying Safe in the Hospital	p. 255
Criminal Misconduct in Nursing Homes	p. 259
Keeping Seniors Safe	p. 263
Common Crimes against Seniors	p. 263
Telephone Scams and Other Types of Fraud	p. 265
Where to Find Help	p. 266
Consumer Fraud, Con Artists, and Con Games	p. 267
Dishonest Business Practices	p. 267
Con Artists and Their Games	p. 271
Dating Service Dangers	p. 276
Investment Fraud	p. 278
Common Financial Frauds	p. 278
Spotting a Bad Deal	p. 283
Knocking a Swindler Off Track	p. 286
Resources for Redress	p. 287
Business and Industry Security	p. 289
Violence on the Job	p. 291
Establishing Security in the Workplace	p. 291
Common Business Crimes	p. 293
Who Contributes to Workplace Violence	p. 298
What to Do If You Are Confronted	p. 301
Dealing with Downsizing	p. 302
Instilling a Humane Environment in Today's Workplace	p. 303
Danger Off the Premises	p. 303
Robbery in Small Businesses	p. 305
Decreasing Your Chances	p. 305
Violence Prevention Procedures	p. 309
Protection from Violent Crimes	p. 313
Rape, Sexual Harassment, and Stalking	p. 315
Rape	p. 315
Acquaintance Rape	p. 320
Sexual Assault on Campus	p. 324
Sexual Harrassment	p. 326
Stalkers and Stalking	p. 332
Hate Crimes, Kidnapping, and Murder	p. 334
Dealing with Hate-Motivated Violence	p. 334
Kidnapping	p. 335
If You Are a Kidnap Victim	p. 337
Murder	p. 338
Terrorism	p. 341
Types of Attacks	p. 341
Responding to a Terrorist Attack	p. 344
Preparing an Evacuation Plan	p. 344
Precautions When Traveling Abroad	p. 345
The Criminal Justice System	p. 349
Law Enforcement and Your Rights	p. 349
Complexities of the Legal System	p. 352
How to Report a Crime	p. 354
Compensation Crime Victims	p. 355
Seeking Civil Restitution	p. 356
Preparing for Your Day in Court	p. 357
Index	p. 359
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