She Wasn’t Just Whistling Dixie
Ginnie is 63 and lives in a high crime area in a major city. She has lived in her neighborhood for over 55 years and it wasn’t always the way it is now. About two months back her church decided to fight back, and they purchased about 60 Electronic Pocket Whistles, and they spread the word in the neighborhood that if anyone heard the whistle, it meant that someone in the community was in trouble.
It took about a month or so for people to get acclimated to hearing the whistles, and to respond. The whistles stopped a couple of muggings, and drove some thugs to work their trade elsewhere.
Ginnie was coming from the pharmacy one night after picking up some pills for herself, and a neighbor when 2 slugs tried to snatch her purse. She blew her whistle, and within a minute or two thirty people were on the street coming to her defense.
The slugs had their picture taken quickly, and although they fled the scene, police have several clear pictures of what they look like.
This is elementary community self defense. It won’t cure all the problems in a neighborhood, but it’s a really good start, and it costs very little to implement. Sooner or later most slugs will get the message and move their sandbox.
If your prepared, you’ll never be surprised.
Michael Gravette
DefendThyself
That’s a great and effective way to take a bite out of crime. When communities work together to help each other, we all win. Where we live, all my neighbors look out for each other, though the whistle is a great way to get someones attention!
DefendThyself
That’s a great article Mike, we all look out for our neighbors, and change starts with the people in your neighborhood protecting each other, instead of relying on the police or the government.
Thanks Mike!
Christopher Winkler
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Bill White
Having whistles or noise makers is a good item if you work in a questionable area. My daughter worked at a tanning salon and I always felt that was not the best area of town, with whistles and other similar items it made me feel more at ease when she was going to or leaving work. http://www.17hondo.com/catalog354324.html
Chris
I just ordered some of these whistles for myself and my kids. They are small, easy to use and will be great for those that want a small personal protection device, that will let others know that someone needs help, and draws lots of attention.
Julie
I love the Electronic Pocket Whistles. My kids each have one that they carry with them to the bus stop and school. Also I don’t let them play outside without it. With a known sex offenders living in my neighborhood, and god knows what else, I feel safer knowing they have some type of self defense when I’m not around.
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It’s true, you can’t rely on the police…YOU are the first line of defense. Everybody needs to work together in the community too.