#personal-safety

#personal-safety

"Ten minutes after I left the building, the bike was on the move. First, the AirTag pinged at another block of flats the other side of a park."

It's very scary to have something taken from you. It's really made me more aware of my surroundings and just be safe because you never know, it's scary.

"One day it just hit me - I'm a young woman out running at 4 a.m. with nothing to protect myself. It's a less lethal option and it will give you a chance to get away if need be."

I thought the police would protect me from the mob, but they did nothing to intervene, she said. I felt sheer terror, the woman recalled. I realized at that point... I had nowhere to go.

Ms. Wynter described her experience vividly: 'I was pushed into the glass by a stranger that I hadn't seen before.'

So two years ago, a random man broke into my New York City apartment in the middle of the night while I was there, emphasizing the importance of safety for those living alone.

While some may view burglary as a crime against property, for me it has been a deeply disturbing violation of my personal space, security, and peace of mind.

PhoneCam is a small bodycam made especially for your average consumer, recording footage during emergencies, sending distress signals, and even providing real-time video to emergency contacts.

When you're out, you should be aware at all times of what's going on around you.

The Colt Python's search volume has remained steady since 2021, without much fluctuation. It remains a solid choice for revolver enthusiasts.

Before the #MeToo movement, societal awareness around sexual violence and available resources were scarce, forcing many to rely on outdated personal safety lessons in the face of trauma.

This sudden discovery of an impostor online left me feeling unnerved, as I confronted the eerie reality of someone collecting my life moments and branding them as their own.