In the News

Just noticed this interesting article from January 7th - First female on Boston's version of a SWAT team rises to challenge

And this amazing one from January 10th – Drunkest Driver Ever?
What a dubious record to hold! You’d think that amount of alcohol in her system would have killed her! Of course, maybe if she hadn’t been found, it would have.

Risks of Death

I recently noticed this article, Police Offer Safety Tips After Deaths, referring to pedestrian deaths. Looks like it has good tips.

How at risk are we? The National Safety Council has an interesting chart of Odds of Death Due to Injury (United States, 2004). In it you can see deaths by numerous causes, such as fire, car accidents, falls, poisons, and more.Did you know we are more at risk of Exposure to excessive natural cold – 676, Inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract – 878, than Drowning (water transportation accident) – 421? Compare that to Pedestrian deaths - 5,976! Wow, so it means we all better read the above tips.

Korean Martial Art

Hapkido or Hapkidoin is another form of self-defense. Hapkido employs joint locks, pressure points, throws, kicks, and strikes. Hapkido emphasizes non-resisting movements, circular motion, and control of the opponent. This picture shows a Hapkido tournament in Korea. For more information check out the site: Hapkido Info.

Safety Resource

I just discovered this site: The Police Notebook. Put together by the University of Oklahoma Police Department it has the following resources:
crime prevention
personal safety
internet safety
kid safety
fire safety
first aid and health
drugs and alcohol

Looks useful!