Beware of the Date Rape Drug Rohypnol

Rohypnol is a brand name for flunitrazepam (a benzodiazepine), a very strong tranquilizer similar to valium (diazepam), but many times more potent. Rohypnol produces a sedative effect, amnesia, muscle relaxation, and a slowing of psychomotor responses. The effects usually start within 20-30 minutes and lasts for several hours. The drug is often distributed on the [ read more... ]

Shoplifter Detention and Use of Force - Proper Methods to Detain a Thief

Each year shoplifting incidents are estimated to cost retail merchants in the United States well over $12 billion in losses. Since most retail stores operate on very narrow profit margins, those shoplifting losses can mean the difference between profit, loss and even bankruptcy. Merchants sometimes use store detectives or [ read more... ]

How Hot is Pepper Spray?
A word about pepper spray effectiveness:
As you know, there are many self-defense sprays on the market today. Pick up a few packages, and you will see that their effectiveness is advertised and presented in a few different ways. Of course, common sense tells us that what really matters most is “how hot is the pepper [ read more... ]

Image Quality of CCD and CMOS Cameras
Staff Patrol offers two types of cameras, CMOS and CCD. It is important to understand the difference because cost and qualify are a big consideration in choosing a camera system. Each of our camera systems indicate the type of system used. CMOS This type of image sensor is relatively inexpensive and offers a good quality [ read more... ]

Strategic Use of Defense Sprays in Self Defense
You’ve just read that one of the keys to protecting yourself is recognizing a potential threat and knowing when it becomes an assault. That moment is when apprehension becomes fear; when your own instincts scream at you, [ read more... ]

Defend Yourself using Pepper Spray
Everyone should carry a defense spray wherever they go! If that sounds a bit drastic, just look at today’s newspaper or watch your nightly news. Unless you can predict the future, you should have some form of defense protection with you at all times. And an OC defense spray is one of the best protection [ read more... ]

Choosing a Defense Spray - Pepper Spray or Tear Gas
Over the last several years, the popularity of self defense sprays, mistakenly called tear gas or Mace, has grown tremendously. The rising rate of violent crime, the publicity and media coverage of such crimes and the reasoning that “if it’s good enough for the police, it is good enough for me” has led more [ read more... ]

Riot Control Tactics and Crowd Management Techniques
Police and military forces are better trained and better equipped to handle crowds that get out of control. In handling riot situations, it is important to know what causes riots, how police approach crowd control problems, and what equipment they use to clear the streets safely. What Makes a Riot? First we must understand how a [ read more... ]

Identity Theft has Evolved as Technology Grows
Today, people must keep up with technology in order to conduct their lives and daily routines. They are required to change almost daily to new knowledge and exciting discoveries that constantly change the way they function and do business. Everything from saying hello to a friend down the street to video-conferencing with someone around the [ read more... ]

Kubaton Uses & Self-Defense Techniques
The Kubaton is a small baton developed by a Japanese self-defense master for use as a restraint device. The Kubaton proved so effective in law enforcement work that it has become one of the most commonly carried martial arts weapons in the United States. The Kubaton combines functionality and convenience and sometimes is attached to [ read more... ]

Essential Techniques in Women’s Self Defense
Criminals are brighter than we give them credit for when it comes to their choice of victims. They do not typically choose a victim at random, but rather when they see a good opportunity available to them. It’s the same scenario as the low hanging fruit or the mentality of a predator when he sees [ read more... ]

What Exactly Is A Background Check?
A background check is usually an investigation of a person. A report is complied that will show the details that were found after one or more “searches” are conducted. When companies run background checks as part of their pre-employment screening process, the following are the more common search options from which the employer will choose [ read more... ]

Using a Baton for Self Defense
There are a lot of choices out there when you are talking about items for self-defense. A good choice is an impact weapon such as an expandable tactical baton. Like any weapon it has its strengths and its weaknesses. Unlike some weapons, such as a stun gun, the baton does require skill to use effectively. [ read more... ]

What is a “Scoville Unit”?

The “Scoville Unit” is used to calculate the temperature of peppers and can range from 1000 for mild bell peppers to over 500,000 for exotic habaneros. Pure Oleoresin Capsicum (the active ingredient that make peppers hot) can go into the millions! There are laws that dictate how pepper spray ingredients must be processed and refined. At the maximum legal concentration of 15%, pepper spray can reach over 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units. However, the concentration of Oleoresin Capsicum is not as important as the effective heat provided by a particular pepper spray formula. [ read more... ]

How Does a Stun Gun Work?

We tend to think of electricity as a harmful force to our bodies. If lightning strikes you or you stick your finger in an electrical outlet, the current can maim or even kill you. But in smaller doses, electricity is harmless. In fact, it is one of the most essential elements in your body. You need electricity to do just about anything. When you want to perform a simple task, for example, your brain sends electricity down a nerve cell, toward the muscles in your arm. The electrical signal tells the nerve cell to release a neurotransmitter, a communication chemical, to the muscle cells. [ read more... ]

Using and Choosing a Personal Safety Alarm

The likelihood of facing violence or assault in our daily lives is a lot higher than it used to be. As populations grow and the cultures merge, there is a growing chance of getting in a threatening or dangerous situation. We all want to feel as safe and secure and personal alarms can help us feel more confident and provide a level of security. There are many different types of alarms available and picking the right personal alarm can sometimes be tricky. First, understand your situation and needs, and you should be able to pick the best one for your needs. [ read more... ]

What are Brass Knuckles and How are They Used?

Brass knuckles, sometimes known as “knuckles”, “knucks” or “knuckle dusters” are weapons used in hand-to-hand combat. Brass knuckles are pieces of steel or brass that are formed to fit around the knuckles with a grip for the palm. They were originally designed to maximize the force of punches to cause greater tissue bone damage [ read more... ]

How Identity Theft Occurs

Despite your best efforts to manage the flow of your personal information or to keep it to yourself, skilled identity thieves may use a variety of methods to gain access to your data. How identity thieves get your personal information: They get information from businesses or other institutions by: • stealing records or information while they’re on the [ read more... ]

How do Metal Detectors and Body Scanners Work?

Metal detector and body scanner technology is a part of our daily lives ranging from leisure to safety applications. The metal detectors in airports, schools and colleges, government agencies, office buildings and prisons help ensure that no one is taking a concealed weapon onto the premises. Consumer and recreational metal detectors provide millions of people [ read more... ]