Crime Prevention Products says People Deserve to Feel Safe from Attack

The two main groups of people who feel most vulnerable when out alone after dark or in secluded areas are women and the elderly. For all people though, the idea of having to engage with an attacker physically to fight them off, even if in excellent shape, is daunting. Leading security providers such as Crime Prevention Products offer a range of easy to use, unobtrusive personal attack products (also known as a rape alarm) to help people reclaim their confidence when out and about.

Personal Attack Alarms are now available in a wide variety to suit every person, circumstance and budget. They offer an effective deterrent to would-be attackers by causing a loud noise of up to 140 decibels at the push of a button or pull of a rip cord. The sound alerts people fast – not something a criminal would relish. These small devices can be carried in a purse or pocket without any fuss, allowing people to feel a sense of comfortable protection.

Terry Rattee, owner of Crime Prevention Products, says, 'Let's face it, for at-risk people such as women and the elderly, learning combat techniques such as karate to fight off an attacker is not a great option. Neither is using your mobile to make a call in the hope that even if you have the time, help arrives fast. Our range of Personal Attack Alarms give people an easy way to feel the sense of security that everyone deserves.'

Personal Alarms come in two varieties – battery operated and gas operated. While both have their pros and cons, the choice of alarm depends on each person in terms of what makes them feel most comfortable. Battery operated alarms allow you to throw them in a separate direction while you run since once you pull the activating keychain or chord the resulting noise can only be stopped when you replace the pin mechanism. Gas operated attack alarms are slightly more complex in that a person needs to push down on their cap to activate the sound, but this results in a shriller, more ear piercing sound than their battery operated counterparts. In both options however, the most important factor is to make sure they are charged and ready for use at all times, since the unforeseen can strike at any time.

The concept of personal alarms originated as a safety measure against sexual assault (hence the term rape alarm). But with the increase of violent crime in Britain, they are increasingly being used by a growing range of individuals who through their work or social life find themselves in vulnerable situations. It is also becoming increasingly common for employers to hand personal alarms out to their employees – NHS healthcare workers for example have the shocking statistic of an estimated attack every seven minutes.

Prices for personal attack alarms generally range from £4 - £11, with added options such as added lighting on battery operated products and an extra repelling odour spray on their gas counterparts to further deter assailants.

With an increasing variety of personal alarms on the market, as well as their affordability, the extra protection of this type of security product seems to be an excellent choice for most.