Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Backyard robberies in Mpls.
September 11th, 2009 | Author: R. Steven Rogers
Two men robbed a group of 7 in a backyard, and only one of the attackers was armed. This belies the strength in numbers myth, as one person with a gun is more dangerous than a few macho tough guys.
So keep in mind, that learning to recognize trouble before it happens, and have some skills designed to keep you alive and out of prison may be more necessary than otherwise thought.
Man shot in Mpls walking home from work
September 11th, 2009 | Author: R. Steven Rogers
After a robbery, the man was shot in the chest. The report is not clear on whether he gave them what they were after, but this once again shows that you can get hurt if you are just in the wrong place at the wrong time. The best thing to do is learn awareness and avoidance, once the trouble starts you have suffered a total breakdown in your self-defense plan.
Teen charged in attempt on Father’s life
September 4th, 2009 | Author: R. Steven Rogers
In 2007 in MN 23% of murders were by members of the victim’s nuclear family, and 62% were non-nuclear family or acquaintances. We have said for years that 85% of victims knew their attackers.
St. Cloud home invasion
September 1st, 2009 | Author: R. Steven Rogers
Two men have been arrested after breaking into a St. Cloud home and tying up a woman with duct tape before ransacking and robbing her home.
The woman told police she woke up to find the men at the foot of her bed. After she was attacked and bound, the men threatened the woman and her 9-month-old baby with guns, then ransacked the house looking for items to steal.
Garage Rape Victim Fights Back
July 26th, 2009 | Author: R. Steven Rogers
When checking out a noise in her back yard a woman was beaten and raped in her detached garage.
The attacker left when she fought back. This illustrates why you should call 911 if you have suspicious activity in your yard after dark, not to go outside alone and investigate, as well as showing that the common message by police to give them what they want and not fight back is flawed.
Cops to walk lake Phalen after four assaults.
July 26th, 2009 | Author: R. Steven Rogers
After four reported assaults and much news coverage, the police are setting up patrols on Lake Phalen.
They do not say how often the patrols will be, or how long they will last, leaving the question “is this just to provide a false sense of security”?
In the end, you must always be aware of your surroundings as the police are rarely able to show up before a crime occurs.