Bug Off! 50 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself From Burglars, Thieves, Muggers, Con-Artists, and Other Lowlifes

• NCJ Number: 134017
• Author(s): J Mantice
• Date Published: 1992
• Length: 96 pages
• Sale Source: Walnut Grove Publishers
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This book provides over 200 tips and suggestions to help people take responsibility for their own security. The author emphasizes the need to use common sense and to be aware of the growing number of danger traps in the home and in public places.

Abstract

The danger traps most often noted by police include, inter alia, walking alone in high crime neighborhoods, standing near an exit door of an urban bus, taking shortcuts through alleys and parks, provoking street gangs, living in an unsecured home or apartment, passing through areas known for drug trafficking, and using alcohol or drugs. This book provides a brief criminal profile, discusses neighborhood crime prevention efforts, and outlines ways to crime-proof a personal residence or apartment. Suggestions for avoiding car theft, pickpockets, con-artists, and muggers are also provided as well as tips for senior citizens. 1 appendix