Crime Prevention Products Urges Men to Adopt Personal Alarm Use

Crime Prevention Products, a leader in the personal alarms market, have urged men to take greater responsibility for their personal safety, as statistics continue to show men are twice as likely to become the victims of a violent attack as women. The manufacturer believes that personal alarms are safer, less dangerous alternative to a physical confrontation. Their loud sound can disorientate an attacker, giving them time to run rather than confront.

Personal Alarms have long been familiar with women, who are aware of their powerful effect to completely disorientate an attacker. While women have taken steps in order to feel safe on the streets, many men simply don't want the stigma attached to carrying a personal alarm.

However, with the spate of knife attacks on teenage males, the message now, more than ever, has to hit home for men to equip themselves with extra security and increase their chances of staying safe should the worst happen. Numerous articles in the UK have been written about ordinary men who challenge criminals only to end up as victims of grave violence.

"We're finding more and more men are purchasing personal alarms as a means to keep safe on the streets as well as at work," says Terry Rattee, Managing Director of Crime Prevention Products.

"Men seldom carry bags in which to put personal alarms, preferring to use their pockets or a belt loop. We have designed a personal alarm to attach itself onto a key ring. When activated the key ring comes clear of the alarm which means if you drop the alarm or it is knocked from your hand, you will still have your keys in your other hand," he added.

While personal alarms are being increasingly recognised as a smart approach, there are often a bewildering number of options to choose from, including gas powered canisters and battery powered boxes. Gas alarms emit a very loud, long and shrill noise. It doesn't usually pulsate and has more of a shocking effect.

Gas alarms can be easier to operate. If there are difficulties moving hands or fingers they are especially useful as they can be activated by pushing the alarm button against something such as their thigh.

Battery alarms are, in general, smaller and easier to carry as some can be attached to a belt and can be activated whilst still attached. Battery operated alarms need testing regularly to check that the batteries are still working.

Whatever men think about personal alarms, the consensus seems to be that even though the risks are slight, never assume it won't ever happen and nobody is invincible. With this in mind, companies like Crime Prevention Products urge men to think more seriously about personal safety.

View the latest personal alarms as well as window and door alarms on the CPP website.