Crime Watch
Keeping our neighborhood safe
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Deadbolts
Do you have a deadbolt lock? You know, one of those where you turn the back and a rod goes into the door frame. The average ones have a short rod. They are OK but if someone wants in your home it's fairly easy to kick that door open. Go to a locksmith or a place that does home security and see what they have. There are deadbolts with long rods that go much deeper into the wood. Kicking open a door with one of these is practically impossible.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Report of house egged
I received an e mail about a house on the 200 block of Cornell being hit by eggs. If anyone else has recently had this issue, please, let me know.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Thank you Morning Journal
Today, Feb 21, 2012, the Morning Journal ran a GREAT story about Elyria Block Watch. Hope you get a chance to check it out.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Wasp Spray
I know some of you own GUNS but this is something to think about...
If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you. Did you know this? I didn't. I never really thought of it before. I guess I can get rid of the baseball bat.
Wasp Spray - A friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection. She asked the local police department about using pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead.
The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection. Thought this was interesting and might be of use.
On the heels of a break in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self defense experts have a tip that could save your life.
Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School . For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.
Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."
Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades.
It's also one he wants everyone to hear If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray. "That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out." Maybe even save a life.
Please share this with all the people who are precious to your life
Did you also know that wasp spray will kill a snake? And a mouse! It will! Good to know, huh? It will also kill a wasp.
I had someone e mail me to ask if this was legal. I referred the question to the EPD. Below is their answer:
Deb,
I was not aware of the use of WASP Spray to fend off attackers. If your life is in danger and someone is armed with a weapon that will kill you or someone else then Deadly Force is justified. It really doesn’t matter what type of weapon or aerosol you use to neutralize the threat. That being said, the incident will be presented to a Grand Jury to determine if charges will be filed if deadly force was used. The thing to remember is to only use that amount of force necessary to protect human life.
I hope this answers your question.
Jim
As you can see by what Jim said, it is fine. This spray is not going to kill anyone, unless they have an allergic reaction and even then the chance is slim. If you are being attacked you may use whatever is needed to protect yourself.
Thanks for the question, it is always good to find out where you stand on a matter like this
If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you. Did you know this? I didn't. I never really thought of it before. I guess I can get rid of the baseball bat.
Wasp Spray - A friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection. She asked the local police department about using pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead.
The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection. Thought this was interesting and might be of use.
On the heels of a break in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo dead, self defense experts have a tip that could save your life.
Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High School . For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray near your door or bed.
Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."
Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries to break into your home, Glinka says "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's a tip he's given to students for decades.
It's also one he wants everyone to hear If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray. "That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out." Maybe even save a life.
Please share this with all the people who are precious to your life
Did you also know that wasp spray will kill a snake? And a mouse! It will! Good to know, huh? It will also kill a wasp.
I had someone e mail me to ask if this was legal. I referred the question to the EPD. Below is their answer:
Deb,
I was not aware of the use of WASP Spray to fend off attackers. If your life is in danger and someone is armed with a weapon that will kill you or someone else then Deadly Force is justified. It really doesn’t matter what type of weapon or aerosol you use to neutralize the threat. That being said, the incident will be presented to a Grand Jury to determine if charges will be filed if deadly force was used. The thing to remember is to only use that amount of force necessary to protect human life.
I hope this answers your question.
Jim
As you can see by what Jim said, it is fine. This spray is not going to kill anyone, unless they have an allergic reaction and even then the chance is slim. If you are being attacked you may use whatever is needed to protect yourself.
Thanks for the question, it is always good to find out where you stand on a matter like this
FREE home check while on vacation
If you are going on vacation you can call the EPD( Elyria Police Department ) and tell them when you are leaving and when you are coming back. They will add patrol time to your home. They will do a drive by a couple times a day. They will also assign auxillary officers to your home who will stop, daily, and actually walk around your house to see that all is OK. If they see anything out of order they will call the police.
This service is FREE.
This service is FREE.
Learn about Block Watch.
Just about every city has block watches. If you want to find out if your city does, call your local Police Department. The Elyria Block Watches are part of the Elyria Police Department. Block Watches serve a few good things. First, we are extra eyes for the police department. The police can not be everywhere. The citizens need to keep their eyes open and call the police when things seem out of order. Secondly, it helps neighbors get to know each other. The time when neighbors all knew each other has passed. No one has the time or takes the time to be "neighborly" like they use to. Now we have neighbors who know each other, know their schedules, know how things normally look around their homes. All of this helps, incase something goes wrong.
In Elyria, if you want to join a Block Watch or start a Block Watch you can e mail
kellykimjohnson@yahoo.com. Or if you forget her e mail address, simply call the Elyria Police Department for the information. Kelly is the city volunteer coordinator for Block Watch. She can tell you if there is one in your area or send you a packet of information to set one up. All the Block Watches will assist you in getting going, if you want.
Don't live in Elyria? Call your city Police Department and inquire about Block Watch.
It makes a difference!
In Elyria, if you want to join a Block Watch or start a Block Watch you can e mail
kellykimjohnson@yahoo.com. Or if you forget her e mail address, simply call the Elyria Police Department for the information. Kelly is the city volunteer coordinator for Block Watch. She can tell you if there is one in your area or send you a packet of information to set one up. All the Block Watches will assist you in getting going, if you want.
Don't live in Elyria? Call your city Police Department and inquire about Block Watch.
It makes a difference!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
FREE self defense training
Information sent to me by a Block Watch Member:
For those interested in FREE Karate classes, at College Heights Baptist Church they are doing Karate classes for Free which are teaching self defence to people and there are a lot of kids in the class. It is on Mon and Fri from 6-7:30. I do it for exercise and I have my kids do it so they learn how to protect themselves. We enjoy it. The class is growing everyday.
For those interested in FREE Karate classes, at College Heights Baptist Church they are doing Karate classes for Free which are teaching self defence to people and there are a lot of kids in the class. It is on Mon and Fri from 6-7:30. I do it for exercise and I have my kids do it so they learn how to protect themselves. We enjoy it. The class is growing everyday.
Lock your house and turn on the lights
It is important to turn on your porch light in the evening. You can get low cost bulbs, so it doesn't have to cost a fortune. The benefit is that a burgaler will think twice about going to house that is well lit because they can be seen. Keep in mind THIS WILL NOT 100% PREVENT A BREAK IN. Let's face it, the thieves are getting more daring. However, the lights are still a great way to add safety to your home. It not only makes the thief more noticeable to you but to any neighbors who may be looking outside.
Make sure you are locking your doors. This also means locking the storm doors at night. Every barrier you put between a thief and your property is a help to you. In the summer, if you are in the backyard, make sure the front door is locked. The same if you are out front, lock that back door.
My doors are locked 24 / 7. Those who should be in have a key and those who don't can knock.
Make sure you are locking your doors. This also means locking the storm doors at night. Every barrier you put between a thief and your property is a help to you. In the summer, if you are in the backyard, make sure the front door is locked. The same if you are out front, lock that back door.
My doors are locked 24 / 7. Those who should be in have a key and those who don't can knock.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
LOCK YOUR CARS
Read the police log any day for any city. You are going to find a number of entries for items stolen from unlock vehicles. Even if you hide something under your seat it will be taken if you do not lock the door. NEVER leave your purse, a gps, laptop, jewlery, credit cards, cash or anything of value in your car. It is all portable. You need to take it with you when you leave the car. Most of the time, theives will simply walk by and try the handle. If the car is locked they move on to check others, looking for the one left open. Lock it or lose it.
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