Professional Counter-Surveillance Services

The Culture of the Security Team

Culture of the Company must be reflected by the Security Detail

What is the culture of your company ? Does that culture, carry out to your Security teams whether the security is in-house or contracted? The overall business operations of your business should develop the culture of your security teams.

One of the most important parts of a security team's culture is developed and nurtured by the Security's Leader or Director. That Director should have those important valued qualities of an Naval Officer. Those qualities are loyalty, honor, leadership, respect, excellence and service. Besides these qualities personal beliefs, Character and fortitude should also installed into the a teams character.

The listed described qualities are brief minor demonstrations of a security unit's culture. It is important that a leader always identify the security unit, it's men and women as a whole.

That is why I always use the word “WE” to describe them.

We must respect every individual that security come in contact with. We must respect even those who violate our security, laws and business procedures.

We must provide excellent professional service to those that security comes into contact with. We must provide excellent service to company customers, clients, employees and executives.

We must always be good law abiding citizens.

We as Officers or Directors must lead by example. We must walk the talk and talk the walk.

We must support law enforcement, rescue units and fire fighters.

We must give our duty and the best of ourselves and our abilities.

We must share such a culture of challenges to the security team. We must write such a culture display the words on the walls of the office. We must attempt to expand our culture to improve it to the best. Print the words on a card and pass them out to the members of the security team. Alow the members to reflect on those words in security discussions.

Everyday there must be posted for all security the order of the day. That order must include a statement of culture for the security officers.

Lesson to be learned here is:

The described and written words are part of one's Bushido Code.

Lightings hits gun

Sometime back I wrote a post about a security guard in Southern Vera Cruz, Mexico that got hit by lighting while on guard duty along a oil pipeline. I was criticized by some readers who did not believe that the guard's weapon was hit by lighting (electricity) traveling down the pipe. In most recent news a American hunter's shotgun or rifle was hit by lighting and he was no where near a pipeline.

Security and Risks of Nature or Man-made Disasters.

Security and Risks of Nature or Man-made Disasters.

Earthquakes

It is important for the Security Director's, of any corporation take into consideration the Security Risk's that nature provides to the region of an overseas business location. Many business locations in Latin America, especially along the Pacific Coast. All the way to Tierra Del Fuego (Chile) suffer from frequent earthquakes and tremors. In fact the words “Tierra Del Fuego” translates to the “Land of Fire” so named by the Spaniards who observed volcanic activity along its coastline.

BE PREPARED for earthquake emergency evacuation and have appropriate response plans for such activity.

Hurricanes

When we hear the word hurricane we automatically think of the Gulf Coast, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and Florida. Most of us don't think that hurricanes actually hit every little country in Caribbean sea, the northern part of South America, Central America and Mexico. Hurricanes also do hit the Pacific coast from Peru, Bolivia, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala and to Mexico. If your business has operations anywhere along the named areas and the coast.

You must prepare a Hurricane Response Emergency Plan.

Manufacturing Plants

Some years ago, I did a Security Survey Service contract in Southern Vera Cruz, Mexico. The facilities of the American company are located about ½ to ¾ of a mile from a PEMEX Petroleum where butane and propane are produced.

Part of my survey suggested fire fighting response equipment and training for the company security team. The Security director at the facilities told the American CEO, that such equipment was not needed. I was contacted by the CEO and I advise them of the proximity of the plant and its dangers.

The CEO agreed with me and also used the survey results to applied them a facility the company has in Mexico City. A location, where the company building was about a mile from a butane / propane production plant.

Two years later the Mexico City butane/propane production plant exploded and that company's security detachment was so well prepared that they kept extensive damage from happening to their building and personnel. The security detachment also rescued personnel from the neighboring office building's.

It is very important that we fully investigate all of the potential natural or man-made disasters for the areas where your company has operations and or facilities. Response plans must be available for any possible disasters that can or may occur. Review and check well manufacturing and production facilities near your company properties.

At a Survey Contract for another company's business facility, I discovered that a property had no way out of the area in case of any emergency that would block access to the roadway in front of the property. I recommended that the company move it facilities to another site because of the danger. The CEO made the suggested to his board and there were some dissenters. I was requested to appear before the board to explain the suggested needs and why. By a slim vote of one, the company decided to move it's operations.

Eleven (11) months later a minor earthquake brought down the one access ramp to the property and parts of the roadway fell unto the main street leading to the former company site. The street repairs took about sixteen (16) months to completely restore for access. That export business operation would have collapsed without access to its manufacturing facility.

Lesson to be learned here is:

BE PREPARED for the unexpected. Prepare for the required responses.

Security Risks for Overseas Business

Security Risks for Overseas Business Corporations or Operations

Most security risks in overseas locations are the same problems found in the United States but there are some extra problems not found in the USA. These problems are because of local and some cultural differences. In many countries corruption and bribes are a daily part of doing business. This is a quiet fact even though we may not like to talk about it.

But doing business overseas is just as profitable and often no more risky than in the United States.

If your corporation has a professional security manager, he or she must be given time in the country of operations to review and study that country's cultural difference in relation to the corporations security risks. Please remember that some of our unique risks may not exist in the overseas operations and unknown others may appear there.

Risks such as a machismo mentality among its male population, common abuse of women at home or at the work place, organized gangs or crime, kidnapping, sabotage, jobs sold to buyers, guaranteed jobs, terrorism, political turmoil, extortion, workplace murders, business demands and workplace rape. In Latin America many employees are currently facing kidnapping or security extortion. In many overseas nations, corruption is so rampant that minor business with government offices require bribes just to get business permits.

Risks;

Machismo is a very common workplace risk that subjects women to sexual harassment at work and in the street. In many Latin, African and Middle East countries women are expected to tolerate sexual harassment in order to keep job security. I have discovered businessmen who routinely had sex with their office help. The women were so traumatized that in order to keep their jobs and support their families they did not resist.

Organized Crime Gangs are very common in many overseas nations that Americans are stun and shocked when they discover it. In some countries, many businesses pay a weekly fee to stay safely in operation. Other gangs harass employees going in and out of work.

Kidnappings, many nations fear daily kidnappings in public. No one, not employees, nor executives, not officials and not even actors are immune from kidnappings. In Latin America and even in Mexico drug lords have been kidnapped for ransom what can the public expect. Many Latin Executive employees will dress very modestly in order to avoid attraction that they have wealth or are of the middle class.

Sabotage, in some countries buildings and equipment are sabotaged by gangs to give business to their clients. Example: A building's, air conditioner system could be vandalized and destroyed. Contact is made with an air conditioner repair company. Air Conditioner repairman shows up and he is approached outside the building is told what the work will cost him. Money to be paid to the gang or he is out of business.

Jobs sold to buyers, a job can be sold to a high bidder. A company representative can offer the job to a potential buyer, The buyer is told what the job will cost per month or payroll. The buyer agrees and pays out a percentage of his payroll to his seller. If the buyer agrees he or she is employed. The seller could be and often is a Senior employee in the company. Such selling of jobs is very often not known by company executives or directors. I met one such seller collecting a percentage of 860 payroll checks every two weeks. The day, I busted him he had a business brief case filled with collected envelopes from 860 employees.

Guaranteed jobs, in some countries jobs are almost guaranteed by employment laws. Example: In some Latin Countries if you fire or discharge someone you may be required to pay him or her 6 months, 9 months or 12 months payroll. The local government may believe that employees are required to be secure in their jobs. Your corporation may be excused only if you can document illegal conduct in the work place. You must be able to prove illegal acts of a criminal nature.

Terrorism, needless to say terrorism hurts any business that operates in such an environment or country where it takes place. Security measures to fight terrorism are very costly and extreme. My recommendation to most companies in countries that have terrorism is to pack up and move out.

Political turmoil, political turmoil takes place everywhere and lasts only during its elections period. Never have your building used as a bill board for politics. Do not endorse any politician or party. Never talk about politics in any public areas or private parties.

Extortion, people asking for money for doing nothing are extorting the company that is unless they are charities. Extortion could appear as threats against personnel, buildings, operations or against executives. Extortions can come from criminal crime gangs or individuals or government officials. Any extortion threat must be taken seriously, a careful discussion with your security professional must take place immediately. Listen very carefully to advice from security professionals.

Workplace murders, most murders that take place at work, were started at the home of the perpetrator. The individual carries his anger from home to work. They may have money problems or other issues that cause anger. Or they may have workplace anger toward an other employee. In many countries the individual machismo is attached to the anger. To many the anger is retribution against others to get even for offense against their personal honor.

Business demands, American companies often enter into partnership with foreign companies but fail to realize that local operations may be against human rights. Example: A very large unnamed American company entered into partnership with a restaurant chain in Mexico. That chain requires all female employees to cut their hair short in order to obtain work or to keep their jobs. Such requirement violates human rights. Many women in Mexico have a strong Catholic or Christian cultural heritage and are required to keep long hair by their religious laws . If public knowledge of the requirement to cut hair appeared it could damage the American company severely.

Workplace rape, Middle Eastern and Latin machismo against women is so strong, that such rapes often occur. Women are often raped by their employers, fellow employees or supervisors. The fear of losing the only means of support prevents the women from reporting any such crimes or events. Security must be aware of such crime and do everything to prevent such crime and abuse.

Lesson to be learned here is:

Security risks at overseas locations is mostly affected by cultural differences. Such differences can cost greatly if security is not aware of them. It is recommended that Corporate Security Chiefs or Directors have Internet access to English language newspapers of the nation where operations are located. Such access will allow headquarters Security to learn of the local issues related to security at the overseas business site.

Remember :

My expertise is Security and Latin America, if you have a question and I can help, send me your question.

Spying on your Wife is it Legal?

Spying on your Wife is it Legal?

Humans have been spying on wifes and husbands since they lived in caves or in the bush. Many Anthropologists and historians have documented this event to have occurred so many times in the past that it can't be counted. Health Science confirms to us in this age that it's normal.

No, We are not crazy in doing it but is it legal? According to world historical records, the first reported and documented case of spying on a wife occurred in 1884.

Today in this new world of electronics it continues in a greater proportion. Men and women today tap telephones, check out private computer files, install telephone recorders, listening devices that record, intercept e-mails, install occult video cameras and sit at a computer for hours attempting to discover those secret passwords.

The described procedures or techniques all have different levels of legal consequences some cross the line into criminal violation of law and some are on the border of violation.

Many can be or are prosecuted by law and stature under the criminal code, civil code and or state code.

TELEPHONE INTERCEPTION

Many of American spouses routinely intercept their wife's or husband's telephone calls.

Personal Interception of telephone calls in your own home is not covered by Federal Interception or Wiretap Laws. But what you do with the audio that is intercepted can and will often get you into violations of wiretapping laws and will result in punitive damages.

If you reveal, private conversations to others and if the results of revealing cause the victim to suffer emotional distress in extreme you can be sued for punitive damages. The following is the decision of one New Jersey State Judge;

“The evil incident to invasion of privacy of the telephone is far greater than that involved in tampering with the mails. Whenever a telephone line is tapped, the privacy of both persons at the end of the line is invaded and all conversations between them upon any subject, and although properly confidential and privileged may be overheard…. As a mans of espionage, writs of assistance and general warrants are but puny instruments of tyranny and oppression when compared to “wire-tapping”

Olmstead v. United States, 277 U.S. 438, 574-76, 48 S.Ct. 564, 571, L.Ed. 944 (1928) Brandeis, J. dissenting).”

When the victim uses the above decision, his or her Attorney can make a claim for civil damages under the wiretapping statute. Remember that the resulting trauma of telephone interception is an invasion of privacy in some states.

Many states see that there is no reason to allow husbands or wifes to perform wiretapping or non-consensual acts against each other.

Marriage does not give one permission to abuse the rights of the other partner.

Always remember that with estranged spouses or partners the need for privacy is greater than under normal life and living conditions. The interception and taping of your spouse's telephone communications is an invasion of privacy.

In most states, wiretap statutes make it a crime to purposely intercept or hire somebody to intercept any wire, electronic, or oral communications.

In some states it is a second offense to expose or reveal any intercepted communications to any other person. Some parts of state laws grant victim's a cause of action against the violator and also allows the recovery of actual damages. Those laws also permit reasonable attorney fees and other court costs.

CELLULAR AND CORDLESS TELEPHONE INTERCEPTION

It is a violation of Federal Laws to intercept any cellular or cordless telephone calls. Such interception is a violation of Federal and State laws. Do not do it and make that information collected public.

UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF DATA FROM COMPUTER.

FILES / PASSWORD / PINS

Unauthorized interception of such data without the owner's permission may be a violation of Wiretap Statutes or Computer related theft. However, some courts will not see the spouses retrieval of e-mails from the hard-drive of the computer as illegal. Especially if its the family computer.

THEFT OF COMPUTER DATA

Funny thing here is that there are very minor protections against the stealing of computer data. Especially when it comes to cases of divorce. Such information is considered minor data to most courts. In fact, if you do get caught having stolen the information without your spouse finding out. The worse thing that can happen currently is that you will pay a fine.

FINAL THOUGHT

As this post is written, laws are changing and evolving daily. Remember that most current results of revealing collected data or information will be civil suits against you as invasion of privacy or a cause of action against you the violator and also allows the recovery of actual damages especially if the results were . Those laws also permit reasonable attorney fees and other court costs.

LESSON TO BE LEARNED HERE :

If you cause the victim to suffer emotional distress in extreme you can be sued for punitive damages.

War against Al Qaeda

In this new world our Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy and even our Coast Guard is off in the Middle East fighting. The costs are incredible amounts on money for them to be over there. Monies going to fight a war where our efforts, blood, sweat and costs do not mean anything to the benefactors. While here in America, our government is spending money left and right on unknown so-called benefits. Those expenditures will be assumed by us and our future generations.

While our brave and valiant military is still engaged in a protracted campaign of war against an Islamic enemy army of fanatics. Fanatics who often kill their own people to get to one American soldier.

Sun Tzu, who wrote in his book “The Art of War” many hundreds of years ago and he wrote the following statements,

“When the army is engaged in protracted campaigns, the resources of the state will not suffice.”

“For there has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.”

“When the army is engaged in protracted campaigns, the resources of the state will not suffice.”

“For there has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.”

The costs of war and the army is always very high. As the price of war rises the wealth of the nation paying for the war is exhausted.   As our national wealth goes down the drain, everyone's wealth is exhausted. As our wealth is dissipated and exhausted. Our people become impoverished and poor. As the war continues without end our men and women will resent the burdens placed on them by their government.

If our economy is to rise and flourish the army must be returned home. The war must end on the foreign soil where it currently sits.

1. We must bring our troops home and create our republic into a fortress.

2. Bring our troops home to secure our borders.

3. We must create defensive forces with offensive capabilities.

4. We must support our people and care for their prosperity.

5. We must create jobs. By improving roadways, building bridges, build high speed rail passenger trains to cross America.

6. We must provide subsidized college education for our children

7. We must vote for term limits for elected runaway national leaders.

8. We must give initiatives to get business to create jobs in America.

9. We must remove government from private business intervention.

We must maintain the support of the people or we will lose this war at home. It is absurd to continue fighting for people who not care or respect us. The American population currently is not happy with its government. Those in government have failed to live according to their oaths of office but live to get re-elected the next year.            

The elected have failed America.

By the elected I mean both parties.

Traveling on the Highway and the Local Police Officer

I used to live in South Texas, people down in there are abused daily by government. It's so very subtle that they don't see it.  

I used to travel from Brownsville to San Antonio, Texas for VA appointments. I would take highway 77 north. When I left the county, driving north I would very often get stopped along the highway by a local police officer or a Deputy Sheriff. I would ask why was I stopped the excuse always was
"I have a report of a stolen vehicle matching this vehicle description." He would look at my vehicle registration, ask where I was going and why I was going there?

The first time, I was offended by the questions and his interference in my travel. I just wanted this turkey out of my way to continue my leisure travel. He asked me if he could search my car. Wanting to get rid of him, I said sure go ahead and search. That was my first big mistake.                           

Seconds after saying "yes go ahead" I was immediately treated like a criminal and ordered to stand about forty feet away from my car. He got on his radio and called somebody. 45 minutes later I was still waiting. I kept asking what am I waiting for? No answer came from him. I was got the impression he was trying to get me to assault him. Sometime later another Deputy showed up with a dog. The dog was run through my car about two times? The deputy's almost seemed pissed that they did not find something. After a delay of 1 and a half hours I was finally allowed to leave. No one apologize and they were very rude. When I saw the dog I knew they were looking for drugs.

Day's later I wrote to my Congressman and never got an answer.

About two months later, I was on a second trip to the VA hospital and was stopped again. I asked why and got the same answer, "Stolen Vehicle". When he asked if he could search my car. I looked him in the eyes and immediately said "NO",

"No, I have a medical appointment in San Antonio, Texas." "I do not appreciate delays. Get a warrant while I drive up highway 77. When you get that warrant I will be on 77 up ahead." I walked back to my car door and got in. As I drove away, the deputy stood there wondering what to do.

Lesson to be learn here:

Learn from someone else's experiences. When on the highway be careful what permission you give to law enforcement.Defend your rights....

Identity Theft in America. "Guess What, we are screwed."

Identity Theft

Recently an employee at a Manufactured Home Park Office dropped her purse and its contents spilled onto the floor.

The Office manager helped her employee pick up the spilled items and put them back into the purse. She picked a bundle of blue cards and started to place them in the purse. Suddenly, she realized that the bundle was made up of many social security cards.

Some weeks later, the Office Manager discovered that her worker employee was stealing information out of the park resident files. With the residence information the employee was printing false social security cards. The Office manager also found out that the employee's husband was being sought out by Federal Police for selling false identity cards.

The Office Manager upon all these discoveries decided to check out her personal credit report. In the received report she found unknown credit cards issued in her names by major retailers. She discovered that the report gave four different addresses for her identity. The report also showed about 5 alias with her social security number.

The Office manager went to the Police Department reported the theft of Identification. The police took the complaint and the former employee still lives in the Manufactured Home Park.

The employee's husband still spends his time driving around doing nothing but spending money.

The Office manager submitted a copy of the Police Complaint to the credit bureau but her credit report has not changed or has been corrected.

If someone uses your credit cards that is theft. If someone steals your car that is theft. If someone takes your mail that is theft.

But if someone uses your social security number to get a credit card, to purchase a car and get a loan, it's not identity theft according to the current Congress.

The injustice happened to the poor idiot that purchased the card on the street, who never knew or realized that the card number belonged to someone else. Yet that idiot will continue to walk the streets of our cities without legal recourse.

Such events occur everything day in the United States. We daily suffer from hidden events taking place in our names and such events are unknown to us. We are suffering personal financial disasters because of identity theft.

Such problems currently have no solution because the government will not act, will not protect you and will not recognize it as theft. Hell, the government doesn't even recognize that it must protect it's citizens.

The Federal government recently created the Office of Homeland Security. The Office immediately ordered the FBI, the CIA, the NSA, the Pentagon, the Army, the Navy, the IRS, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the State Department and all the lesser agencies to communicate with each other. Every agency but one is required to communicate that Agency is Social Security Administration. So we have all these agencies sharing information across the country looking for terrorist but not the Social Security Administration.

The Social security Administration is the best organization in the United States for finding terrorist or criminals.

I'll give an example of how this occurs. I did security consulting for a national construction company with offices in Houston, Dallas, Austin, Chicago, Miami, New York, Denver, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. One day, a construction applicant came into the H.R. Office and applied for sheet rock worker position available in one city. His application was accepted and his background and union card were checked out. What was amazing was that the applicant was currently working with the same company in Houston, Denver, Chicago and Los Angeles. His application was accepted and he was given a job where he applied. I asked the H.R. Manager why was he given a job if he is already reported working across the country in other cities.

The H.R. Manager responded that it occurs many times during the year but by law they are required to accept the application. They are told by corporate legal that they are employers not law enforcement officers.

The amazing thing is that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States says that most identity theft victims don't even know what is happening with there Social Security numbers.

To help you prevent some of the destruction of your credit report the victim is required to place a fraud alert on his or her credit reports. The alert will help some by requiring the creditors to place more scrutiny on line of credit being requested in your name. It will require the lender or creditor to report the attempted fraud to you.

The lesson to be learned here:

In order to secure your credit history check your report very often. I recommend checking that report every three months.

Closing GITMO

During the election campaigns, every Democratic Presidential Candidate condemned Guantanamo Bay prison and called it a symbol of this nation's disregard for human rights. Now after the new elected president has sat in office for a few months. He is beginning to see things differently. By now the president has talked face to face with the leaders and advisers from the Department of Defense. Hopefully he now sees through their eyes. Yet the president's party is fighting the president's new decisions. Now we have former vice president Cheney arguing that GITMO is the place to lock up terrorist who fight against America

There are 240 terrorists in the GITMO military prison. This individuals are not men, they are fanatical animals who have sworn an oath to kill all American citizens. This individual animals are warriors fighting against America and our so called allies. Europe and other allies have flat out said to us. That they don't want these animals in their countries. Democrats and Republicans have both said the same, “not-in-my-state”.

Many bleeding hearts say that there are numerous legal and ethical issues involved in the closing of GITMO.

I have heard people say that many of the prisoners are not that bad. They are just followers of Al Qaeda and it's leaders. That there are only a few are really bad individuals.

The problem here is simple to solve. Let us compare this war that Al Qaeda has declared against America to other wars in our recent history. If we use our history to learn from we can solve this issue very quickly.

In World War II, all Germans, who were captured, were imprisoned as prisoners of war. The prison term was automatic. The prison sentence existed until all hostilities against America ended or peace was declared. In World war II, you were declared an enemy soldier or combatant. If You were a Nazi or not, whether you ever were a member of the party or not.  

                                                                                                                                           

If the war were to last 5 years, you were in prison for five years. If it lasted for twenty years, you would have been in prison for twenty years. The officers and the rank and file were imprisoned. No thought was given, it was automatic in order to protect America. Every enemy soldier was imprisoned.

All prisoners were under military law no one had a right to a lawyer unless they were charged with war crimes. No one had access to David Remes, a lawyer who represents GITMO prisoners. They were all prisoners of war, they were not defendants or potential defendants who are entitled to a hearing, a court room or a jury.

This is a war declared against America, no one has said “we declare war against America for five years, six months, eleven days and thirteen minutes. If you are a captured combatant expect an indefinite detention and nothing else. Our federal courts are not for prisoner's of war. There are no lesser figures or no minor combatants. Were the prison guards at Auschwitz minor combatants, were they just not that bad. Would they, today, be treated as potential defendants by lawyers such as David Remes?                                                                                                                                      

Let's look at our past. Let's learn from it.

Recommended Shoulder Weapon.

In this writer's opinion the most important weapon to have in your arsenal is a good shotgun. My preferred shotgun is the 12 gauge Remington 870.

The shell, I consider to be most important for the shotgun is the BB shotgun shell. This shell can be used for survival, to shoot birds for food or disabled that fool that threatens you.

If the person threatening you is a renegade former civil servant wearing body armor don't worry. The BB shot will most probably hit a part of the body not covered by armor.

The renegade will go into immediate pain and become even more distracted by you shooting him a second time.

Most important:

You will be able to dis-arm him without killing him.

Now you have that M16A2 you have always wanted.

Getting Arrested? Security is being Free.

What to do if you are getting arrested?

Yea, you heard you are getting arrested now what? The American Justice System can scared the hell out of you.

Remember : Be Prepared

Security is being free.

Prepare yourself to go to court and defend yourself. Get yourself a criminal lawyer for a criminal case, a business lawyer for a civil case. If you need a lawyer do not hesitate, put this post down and get that lawyer now. Going to the courthouse for your legal problems can change your life.

It can be very drastic if you are not prepared. Via this post I will attempted to give advice on how to deal with the justice system. Know that I am not a lawyer or any courthouse lawyer.

I do not give you legal advice but just common sense advice from years of experience and expertise. I will attempted to write this post in simple language understood by the average American Joe.        

I will attempt to outline every step of your probable case. I will attempt to explain what will happen and why it will happen.

Welcome to the New World, a place of sight and sound and total confusion. Unless you have money and are prepared.

Remember :

The American Justice system is as good as your lawyer. Life is not always fair and the justice system can make it worse.

The first step is to choose a good criminal lawyer. Find that good lawyer by talking to friends or others who may have had criminal problems and walked away from them.

Avoid courthouse lawyers who solicit at its steps. Find that lawyer that everybody in the Courtroom knows and respects.

Your lawyer must know everybody in the Courthouse, the judges and the District Attorney (this is the guy who will go after you). If the District Attorney respects your lawyer it is most probable that he will listen to your lawyer.

The second step is to trust your lawyer. He or she is about to defend you and your life. He is about to attempt to protect you from the justice system which can be brutal. If you committed the crime for which you are being tried. You must tell your lawyer everything and every step you took.

If you don't trust your lawyer enough to tell him everything? Get rid of him and get a lawyer you can talk to. Remember, you are not helping him if fail to tell him everything you know. His job is to defend you. He does not care about your guilt or innocence. Create a good relationship from the start by talking truthfully with him.

Do not keep secrets from your lawyer.

Your lawyer can not defend you properly if he is not prepared for your surprises. Everything, I say everything you say to your lawyer is confidential even if you change lawyers in the middle of your case. The justice system is very complicated and confusing. This means that you are a layman. You most probably were educated in something else besides law.

This means that you are entitled to ask any question no matter how stupid it may sound.

Your lawyer has over six years of legal school to give you answers. He has the expertise to give you those answers. There will be times when you think the lawyer is not communicating with you often enough. This does not mean he is not working on your case. So play it cool, relax your thoughts. Most lawyers are experts at what they do. Leave them to their business of protecting and defending you. When your case goes to trail your lawyer will be more prepared if you have left him alone.

Remember when dealing with your lawyer you must have a clear understanding of his legal services and fees. Up front get the fee's before he starts working for you. When you have the fees settled than leave him alone to work on your case. Do not let him concentrate on your bill. But remember that a lawyer fee is apart from all legal expenses such as money for investigators, documents, witnesses, copies, transcripts, fax's and that constant notary.

Always remember that the innocent will most often pay higher fees because they will never plead guilt. Such cases almost always require extra work and time. Never look for those 50% off deals with lawyers.

The third step get your lawyer working for you before you are arrested. The sooner the better prepared he is.

If the Police are looking for you get that lawyer before you make contact with the police.

Remember the police are not your friends. They can and will bullshit you, to get you, to give out information that can and will be used against you.

They may arrest you by the statements that you make.

Do not make statements or remarks during the investigation, interview or arrest. What ever you do, do not confess they are professionals at getting people to confess or to make those stupid remarks that get you convicted. If an officer or investigator tells you that things go easier or that someone else has implicated, you do not give out any statement. I repeat do not answer, imagine that you are sitting in an empty room waiting for your lawyers. Remember anything you say is recorded and can be used against you.

If you say you want to go to the bathroom, it will be recorded. If you say I want my attorney, to talk with, it will be recorded. Everything you say will be recorded. What you say can hurt you.

Do not speak to police officers. When arrested some officers will say you are a witness. Even if they claim you have no liability as a witness you need that lawyer.

Do not speak to police officers.

The only words coming out of your mouth, should be

I do not wish to answer any questions without speaking to an attorney first. I do not consent to a search. I do not consent to being in a line-up. I will not waive any of my constitutional rights.

Thank You

“ I need to speak only to my attorney !. “

“ you must now, leave me alone !.”

Your lawyer must tell the police that they will not question you. If you blurt out any confessions, they will be used against you. Don't even tell police that you were present at the scene of any crime. Do not even talk to your self your cell can be wired for recording any conversations. Never believe for a moment that you can outsmart the police. Never let them videotape you or record your image by cameras outside the booking area.

Repeat to the police, tell them you want to speak to your lawyer or a lawyer.

If you are in jail, I repeat do not say anything about your case to anyone not even an other inmate.

Your words can be used against you if they have valued to others.

Do not say anything to anyone about your case.

Never consent to being searched.

Never consent to having your home or car searched.

Never consent to be part of a line up.

Never fight an officer,never resist an officer.

Always object verbally and always ask for your lawyer.

Never resist arrest.

Never verbally assault a police officer, doing so can and may result in felony charges being added to your case or an a specialized officer can hurt you in a scuffle.

If you are ever required to go before a line-up, ask and request that your lawyer be present but do not give permission. Your lawyer can determine if they can put you in that line-up or not. Your lawyer can make sure that you resemble others in the line-up. That the line-up is equal and fair toward you being present. If you are not picked out during the line-up your case could be over with. Over before it begins.

Remember this identification cases are difficult to defend even though we know that identification is the least accurate testimony against anyone.

The fourth step, the surrender this step must be arranged by your lawyer. Your surrender can be valuable by showing the court that you are a responsible citizen, a citizen entitled to be released on his own recognizance. Always cooperate with your lawyer present.

The fifth step, the court sets your bail. By having surrendered you have shown the court that you are likely to return to court. It might not be necessary to giving a high bail amount. Your lawyer can speak at this time to the judge about your cooperation. Surrendering might not get you a low bail but it can help.

The sixth step, Now you must talk to your lawyer. Clear the dust, give him the information that can help him defend you.

Give him any information about witnesses. Alibi's and or eyewitnesses. Give him the names, addresses and telephone numbers for such people.

Your lawyer can get required statements and advise them about talking to investigators or the justice system.

Tell your lawyer where and when you were arrested and the circumstances of the arrest. Tell you lawyer if you were shown to witnesses or their procedures of identification.

Tell your lawyer of anything found or confiscate from you especially if it relates to the case.

Tell your lawyer if the police had an arrest warrant or search warrant.

Tell your lawyer of any stupid remarks or statements you have made to the police or investigators.

Tell your lawyer whether you were read your rights.

Tell your lawyer whether force was used against you.

Tell your lawyer whether you have any injuries.

Tell your lawyer whether you know the witnesses against you or if they have any motives to lie about you or anybody else.

Tell your lawyer if you are on probation or parole.

Tell your lawyer whether you have any mental or physical problems that could affect your case or defense.

Tell your lawyer if you are not a citizen or criminal conviction on immigration.

Remember a police officer can and will arrest you without an arrest warrant if he or they see you committing a crime. Never give an officer probable cause to arrest you.

Never verbally admit to anything.

It is difficult to believe that the statement of one fool or witness can get you arrested.

After an arrest, the police will take you to jail for booking before you go to court. The time between arrest and arraignment by a court varies from state to state.

In the booking area you will be searched, photographed and fingerprinted. Your fingerprints will go to the state and federal justice systems for review. They will determine if you are wanted or have any outstanding arrest warrants for you.

You will than be taken before a judge to set bail. During this process they will ask about your address and references needed for your release. Give them good information, they will confirm the information given.

The better the information, the better chance for a lower bail. As with all courts there are many delays it not uncommon to wait more than 24 hours.

If you have to spent the night in jail do not get upset, there is nothing that can be done about avoiding it.

When you are before a Criminal Court for Arraignment you must have your lawyer at your side. Your lawyer will interview you and tell you what the charges are. He will advise you about what rights you have there. Sometimes your lawyer and the District Attorney will talk before the bench with the judge before them. They will or may discuss your case. Valuable information is often gained at these discussions do not be alarmed about such discussions. Many cases are disposed of at arraignment, offers can be made.

Your lawyer will discuss such offers with you. Listen well to your attorney.

Be Prepared for anything. Security is freedom.

If the charges against you are serious they will not be disposed of at the arraignment. The District Attorney will give your notice of your case going to a Grand Jury. Your attorney will discuss Grand Jury proceedings with you.

Now let's talk about bail. If you are remanded without bail it is a serious felony or have other cases against you pending. The judge will set a bail amount if not remanded.

Remember when being heard before a judge for bail it will help to have as many friends as possible in the courtroom.

Bails can be lowered if your attorney can show the judge that you have many friends, friends willing to come to court to see you. Have your friends appear before the court with bail money.

Remember, when a judge looks into the courtroom, he doesn't see a bunch of idiots, what he sees, are a lot of voters.

If you are able to provide bail money in the courtroom you won't have to go back to jail to await bail being posted. If you have to get bail from bail bondsman, he will require cash and or collateral for any balance.

There are, those times when we can not afford a lawyer and the court will assign a lawyer for you. Such lawyers are called Public defenders. If you reside in a large city such lawyers work for the Legal Aid Society. Many people think that legal aid people are not lawyers. Contrary to popular opinion they are lawyers and many are competent lawyers. They are well-trained and are very dedicated to their profession. Such legal aid groups have support staff, social workers and investigators.

After the arraignment, if you can't make bail you are going to stay in jail. During your stay in jail the District Attorney will have six days or the time ordered by the court to make his case against you. The D.A., may bring witnesses before a Grand Jury to testify what they know or saw.

The Grand Jury is a group of sworn citizens that listen to everything about your case and determine if you must be brought before a jury for trail. It takes 12 jurors to indict you.

Next the D.A. May tossed out the case or keep it for trail. Most citizens do not realize that a D.A. Can hold your case indefinitely before charging you. If your lawyer is a good friend of the D.A. anything can happen. If you are on bail he can hold it until the court tells(orders)him to drop the charges.

I knew a D.A., who had 5 felony grand jury indictments against a friend of his and never arrested his friend or charged him with anything. Those indictments sat in a drawer until he left office. Needless to say the indictments disappeared during the move out.

It is said that Grand Jury proceedings are secret in order to protect the witnesses. Remember the Grand Jury hears everything in a Courtroom and all witnesses wait in a courtroom lobby. How can you keep the lobby area secret from the public walking the lobby area?

If you are indicted by a Grand Jury while at home. The Sheriff's office will soon be knocking on your door.

If the Grand Jury votes a No True Bill, this means that your case is over. Your lawyer has done his job.

If you have been indicted by the Grand Jury your case is now pending. You must appear at every court order event you are required to attend, unless your attorney has obtained a court excuse for you. Keep track of all your court dates, you are suppose to be the model citizen. Do not miss any event that you have been ordered to appear for.

The responsibility to appear is very important to your security, your freedom, do not joke about it. Always arrive at least one hour early to the required courtroom. If you appear at court and your lawyer isn't there. Check with the courtroom staff, make sure it's the right court and the right date. If you leave the court room to find your lawyer notify the court room officers what you are about to do. This may prevent your case from being called. If you are not there when called they will issue a bench warrant for your arrest. If you are out on bail you can have your bail forfeited. Not appearing for court is a separate crime. Failure to appear nay appear in your record for many years and will always set a higher bail in future court house events. If you are ill tell your lawyer about the illness before the hour of appearance.

Remember these points when dealing with Police Officers.

If you're arrested, you can tell the police your name, ad-

dress, date of birth, etc., but don't answer questions about the crime or where you were when it happened.

These are the only words you must say to police officers.

I do not wish to answer any questions without speaking to an attorney first. I do not consent to a search. I do not consent to being in a line-up. I will not waive any of my constitutional rights.

Thank You

There are many important procedures and details not covered on this post. That's why you need that lawyer when dealing with the American Justice system.

The most important lesson here is to be prepared.

Know what is ahead, know that security is freedom.

Advantages of Hidden Surveillance Cameras

In this new world of hidden spy cameras, changes appear almost daily. The latest change is that spy cameras now have their own internal video storage. In this new day, cameras no longer need wires. Cameras can be adjusted to improve clarity of the image or the can be adjusted to record for a longer time frame. Now cameras have no need for a transmitter and or a receiver. There is no more hassle with the DVR or VHS recorder or how much wire or cable to cut. No more worries about anything. Just install the camera turn it on and go. Some new cameras come with a digital motion sensor and an hour , date and time marker. Motion detection allows you a recording time of over 100 hours.

The video recordings can be used in court to convict workers who do theft. Recordings of these new cameras can be recorded in color via remote control to a GB SD card. When you are ready to watch the videos just plug the card into your computer's SD slot. It's so easy to do that your five year old can function as the operator.

With over a dozen such cameras available they are great for home, office, shop, and retail location. Such cameras are currently used by modern security companies and law enforcement.

Some months ago, I had a Latin American petroleum company call me about an internal security problem. It was noticed by inventory control that gasoline (in the amount of about 12,000 liters )was being stolen from one tank and in order to get access to the tank fuel certain security controls had to be turned off in the main control room. This event was happening every day for over a month. The storage areas centered around the production system and that function had over 40 employees. Authorized fuel was transferred only at a certain hour every day and only at that hour. After some explanation of procedures, I shipped them one of the new hidden camera wall clocks with the built in digital recorder with instructions on how to install it and its set up by security. The day after it's installation they had a recording of one of the production workers committing the illegal act of stealing the fuel. The company fuel tanker truck used was driven by his cousin who also worked at the plant. The camera had been set up on motion sensor with a high resolution for identification purposes.

Today, many companies and businesses have internal hidden cameras to protect their business, assets and documents. Majority of the cameras assist law enforcement in the conviction of an employee thief.

It may be that emergency light by the exits, that clock in the office, that smoke detector on the ceiling but there could be hidden cameras watching you. If you are in business it pays and saves you money to have such security cameras. In the not so distant past, surveillance cameras were only affordable to government. Now, anybody can afford them. Thousands of citizens everyday now check in on their businesses, their baby sitters, their homes and private offices via surveillance cameras through the INTERNET.

Small Business owners must use security technology such surveillance cameras to destroy the opportunities to steal or cheat by their employees. Hidden cameras can save you money and improve your annual profit margin. Hidden cameras can lower your insurance premiums. Remember put the cameras in plain sight, replace that clock on the wall and that fire exit sign over the door. Employees who know that there is a surveillance system in the building will be more honest. They will act responsible.

Identify Hidden Cameras

What to look for, when looking for Occult Video Cameras?

Camera 1. Covert Digital Recorder

Camera 2. Covert PIR Motion Detector Camera

Camera 3. Covert Camera Smoke Detector

Camera 4. Covert Color Camera Wall Clock

Camera 5. Covert Color Camera Fire Exit Sign

Camera 6. Covert Color Camera Emergency Back Up Lights

The occult (hidden) cameras shown above are examples of hidden cameras available to the public at large. These cameras can be obtained and purchased with powerful microphones or color or black & white cameras.

Their costs could be as low as 200 U.S. Dollars.

The above camera can be purchased with black & white or with color cameras. Such camera, as shown can be as cheap as 30 U.S. Dollars. This type of camera can be installed in almost any object for hidden viewing or recording of target.

For a small extra cost the camera can be obtained with special L.E.D.'s that allow you to see in total darkness.

For about 80 to 100 dollars, a wireless transmitter can be attached to the micro camera. Where the investigator observer or pervert can watch you safely from a short distance.

Video recorders can be purchased from 200 dollars and up to 800 dollars depending on the amount of time to be recorded.

Shown above is a 200 dollar video recorder for use in the woods or the exterior of the target's building.

Shown above is a 700 dollar video recorder for use in the target's building, garage or storage room.

If you find unknown wires and they lead to these type of electronics, than someone is watching you.

The lesson to be learned here is:

You never know, who is watching you?

P.S.

For those interested in purchasing such technology.   

You may contact the following company to find your local retailer.

MATCO

USA

Toll Free Number 1 800 719-9605

Tell them I sent you.

ALERT: RIGHTS, GOING OUT THE WINDOW IN NEVADA !!!!!!!!!!!!

RIGHTS BEING BROKEN OR REPEALED

On Friday, May 5^th there was an article in the Las Vegas Review Journal on page 3B. This article describes with glee the words of Nevada State Assistant Attorney General Keith Munro a bill to amend Senate Bill 82. The bill introduced for law enforcement to fight terrorist and drug runners but this bill will authorize Law Enforcement to invade your private bank accounts without warrant. The bill if passed will give police the right without warrant to scan your bank debit card in order to seize your funds.

Their excuse is that they will only read prepaid debit cards. Remember that My debit cards and your debit cards look just like those Wal Mart pre-paid debit cards.

If you are traveling to Nevada after this becomes law. You could be considered a drug dealer or a terrorist. Your profession as a professional gambler doesn't mean anything to those officers wanting to score a big case.

Surveillance Cameras promote Profit

Surveillance Cameras are known as CCTV systems. Cameras are important but they are not the most important part of a CCTV system. When purchasing a CCTV system the buyer must consider the types of cameras, the location of cameras, the camera video recorders and even the type of cable that goes from the camera to the recorder. In order for the CCTV system to be of value and worth to the buyer.

The CCTV System must meet your needs and requirements. These needs must be determined prior to the types of cameras, what the camera must see and at what location the camera must do the observation from. The buyer must determine where the recorder or recorders will reside. The needs and requirements of the CCTV equipment must be discussed with the installer or representative of the CCTV sales provider. At the meeting the buyer must make his or her needs known to the CCTV representative.

Discuss;

the problems and the areas of problems,

what do you need,

locations to be cover,

what type of coverage, fine detail, etc, etc.

what type of final budget available,

have an open view to offers suggested by provider.

Review and discuss installation options.

As for budgets, know that some areas can be surveyed by less expensive cameras and your expensive cameras can cover those critical areas. In some locations, expense can be lowered by using Black & White cameras to cover some areas. The use of Black & White compared to Color cameras can often save you hundreds of dollars off your budget. The provider will draw an outline of camera locations and the square footage covered by them. The drawing can be used as part of your final installation contract page. When the final contract is presented you must have a full understanding of what is being offered. The installation of a CCTV system can be installed with Black & White cameras covering the minor areas. Such Black & White cameras can replaced with Color cameras when the budget improves.

There are numerous advantages to having surveillance cameras throughout the retail area of a business. Customer service always improves, customer complaints go down when they know they are on camera. Customers will not attempt to short change an employee at the cash register. Employees will be more courteous to customers when they know the customer can complain and used the CCTV system to verify any complaints. Sexual advance lawsuits brought about by female customers will disappear. Nuisance lawsuits by injury claims will definitely disappear. Your CCTV cameras will be on record of any injury events occurring during business hours.

Any video recorded by your cameras will have time and date on the image. Such recording will be considered Court evidence in any U.S. Court house. The cost of any CCTV surveillance camera system will pay for itself very quickly.

The most important goal of all businesses is the manufacturing or production of profit.

Without profit businesses fail. When the economy gets down and things look bad to the world at large that's when people begin to fail working properly for your goals. By maximizing workplace operations we can secure our goal of profit production.

Surveillance cameras can help you continue on your way to profit. Surveillance cameras can control an employees time and production without creating an annoyance of the overseer. The surveillance cameras can prevent employees stealing office supplies, surfing the INTERNET, giving away your merchandise at the cash registers, removing and stealing through the back door.

Surveillance cameras will allow to find out who screws off, who hides from work and who is a thief. Such people are drains for your company, as companies are now facing low sales and economic downturns you can identify who will be laid off and or cut. Their inability to complete work will no longer be tolerated.

Surveillance cameras allow business managers and owners, the ability to watch the business operations throughout the day. From the comfort of the computer screen, business managers have the ability to view the complete day's operation. Surveillance cameras encourage employees to use work hours wisely to produce profit. Cameras promote good work ethics.

NOTE : Business managers and owners must be aware of legal issues and laws to restrict areas where cameras can be installed.

Never install cameras in employee changing rooms.

Never install cameras in any bathrooms.

Never install cameras in your Human Resources room where documents may observed via the camera.

Never install cameras where medical records are kept. This is a major violation of Federal Law.
Never install cameras where private matters of employees occur. Do not video tape anything that could cause or raise a legal concern.

Never used video with the likeness of employees to promote or advertise your business.
Remember surveillance cameras allow you to manage with a soft hand. Cameras always help you insure an efficient operation of your business.

For the next few posts I will continue my discussion on surveillance cameras.

Remember: Questions? Ask them and I will attempt to answer you.

Perimeter Fences

The boundary of any property is usually marked by a hedge, flower gardens, side walks, short rock walls, solid walls or fencing.                 Perimeter markers can be high or low, they just mark your territory but perimeter fences are meant to secure your property.

All perimeter fences must have clear zones, around its perimeter to aid in detecting intruders. You must be able to observe all intruders who climb or cut fences.                                                                                                Excellent perimeter fences are topped with barbed wire, this wire will slow or deter most people from coming through or pass your perimeter.

Perimeter fences can be found in many designs, styles or forms.            Some fences are chain link, block, wooden, wrought-iron or solid concrete.                                                                                                             In military combat operational zones they can be concertina coiled razor wire and or sandbags. In old Latin America, the Spanish rulers introduced adobe walls topped with broken glass.

Chain Link Fence

In this new world the most common form of fencing is chain link, it is used by commercial or private property owners alike.                                    Chain-link fences allow you to observe both sides of the fence thus helping you provide increased observation and hopefully security.

The second most used fencing is a block wall, it will not allow you to see outside the wall but it does make more difficult to enter your perimeter.

The third most used fencing are wooden fences, they are used by home-owners for single home properties.

All perimeters have entrances, openings which are identify as the front door or back door or gate. There are vehicle gates or pedestrian gates.

Gates can swing, lift, roll, or slide. They can be free swinging, gravity floats or motorized.

Some perimeter fences can be adapted with sensors to detect intruders that fail to respect your perimeter.

Construction of Perimeter Fences

Perimeter fences are built with many different types of materials. The most common materials are chain link, wood, concrete, block, or wrought iron.                                                                                                           Block fences are gaining popularity, they can be now found around electric power plants and substations. They can also be found around Federal properties.                                                                                                          In this new security age chain link fences are being replaced with block or concrete fences. Such perimeter block walls are often topped with barb wire or concertina wire. Their gates or entrances are motorized to allow vehicles through. The gates are most often controlled by keypads or access control cards to provide high security. Pedestrian doorways are most often guarded or controlled by electronics. Such doorways are all most always made of metal.

Chain Link Fencing

The most commonly used perimeter fencing is chain linked.

Our federal government has in the past used chain-link fencing but it now seems to be moving toward the use of block or concrete fences.            Most government chain-link fencing is a minimum number 9 gauge wire.     It is seven (7) foot high and its metal posts are mounted or set in concrete. The topping of such federal fences are top-strung with barbed wire.             The wire link openings can not be larger than two inches.

The bottom of the fence can be within two inches of the ground but they almost always required the link fence to go a minimum of two inches into the ground.

Wrought Iron fences

Wrought iron fences appear in all styles, forms and sizes. Most often such iron fences are very decorative and can be found around beautiful old homes in the affluent Southern cities. The only problem, such fences have is that they almost always are below the security valued height of 6 foot.    I always try to teach security professionals that most burglars give themselves no more than 15 minutes inside a buildings perimeter.               If you are having a wrought iron fence installed around your perimeter think of the 15 minute time limit.                                                            Make your fence difficult to climb and difficult to get over it. I recommend fences as high as 6 foot or higher but before planning for such a fence check with your municipal construction codes.

Remember:

If it takes an intruder time to enter your perimeter.                             That's less time he has to spent in side your private property.

Wooden Fences

The most important thing to remember about wooden fences is that the only things they do is provide decoration, privacy and minimal security.  For such a fence to provide good security it must be at least six foot.  Never use wooden fences to provide high security for any property.

Concrete Wall Fences

Concrete wall fences are most often built around power plants, new Federal buildings and municipal properties.

Around communities such walls are most often below six feet unless municipal code allows them to built the fence higher. Such walls are most always used to identify perimeters than secure.                                        When such a wall is used exclusively for security, it is almost always topped with barb wire or concertina wire. Such walls are constructed with concrete cinder-block or casted reinforced concrete.

The barb wire or concertina razor wire is almost always set at a 45 degree angle.

Openings or Gates

Gates are the most vulnerable point of any fence. To secure a gate the material used must also be concrete block and the gates themselves must be limited. For security, any gate constructed must be self closing and must be monitored by electronic surveillance and or security guards being present.                                                                                                                 All gates must have locks and or latches for after hours security.                 If gates have security control buildings such as a security employee box, that box or building must be covered with barb or razor wire to insure no one climbs over the building or box.

Wire

Wire used to top block walls or chain linked must always be at least barbed wire with sharp edges at measured intervals. Such barbs must be designed to cause injury to anyone climbing over or through the wire.                  Razor wire, which the veterans know as concertina wire is also a recommended topper for fences or walls.                                                Concertina wire always comes in boxes of 50 foot rolls. It is used by the U.S, military to create perimeters around combat bases or combat fire holes. Most military units use two rolls side by side or intertwining wires together. When the enemy looks at a perimeter rounded by concertina razor wire he start thinking about looking for other targets.                         High security fences around prisons, government installations and valuable sites have concertina razor wire around their perimeters. Since Razor wire can not be cut by standard wire cutters it is worth its weight in gold by security forces.

Designing your fence perimeters

When designing a perimeter fence, work with a professional fence builder or a construction company with such a history of building security fences. If you desire a total perimeter fence be sure to give it at least two observation points for left and right observation.                                          If budget, permits installed intrusion sensors with location identifiers.   Also use perimeter closed circuit television cameras to observe.

The lesson to be learned here:

If budget permits get the best.

Getting Even

Someone ( troubled ) recently asked me

"I need to get even with someone, how do I get even quickly without trouble?"
He (troubled)explained he had this construction leader who repeatedly accused him of sexually harassing his male workers. He (troubled) said " I am not gay but this guy has it out to get me in trouble."

I responded to him, "do you wish to hurt him bad or just slightly?".       He (troubled)said that he just wanted satisfaction of doing something.

This is the advice I gave him.                                                                     "Go to the local 7 to 11 store, buy a small box of kotex and a small bottle of ketshup." "Put a small amount of ketshup on one kotex."           Fold the kotex with the ketshup into a ball. Toss the ball into the floor of the back seat of his car.

Go home, When he gets home and his wife will discover the kotex, imagine him trying to explain to his wife how a dirty kotex got into the floor of the his backseat.

or subscribe him to a gay magazine mailed to his home address. the monthly delivery will bring up his masculinity, every month for the next 12 months.

Getting even is just expertise.

Doing Business or Investing in Mexico

Doing Business or Investing in Mexico?

Doing business in Mexico City can be very profitable. Almost any good business idea can succeed and make excellent profit but there are some risks. One must be aware of the risks of doing business in Mexico.

One important, often overlooked risk is assigning or selling the rights of distributorship to someone or a corporation.

In Mexico, when distributorship rights are assigned to someone, as per Mexican law they are for life even if the contract mentions a written period of time. If you are thinking of giving them for one year or so, Don't.

The only way to remove assigned rights must be done through the courts and Mexican courts favor their citizens.

Wish to Incorporate in Mexico?

You must create a “fe de comiso” with a Mexican Notary Public. Mexican Notary Public's in Mexico are considered members of the court or lawyers. With the corporation document in hand, you can open the company with a bank. The bank holds the document and the government recognizes the corporation.

There are numerous profitable businesses in Mexico.

I will describe one profitable business in Mexico that worked out very well for a friend, who is a Canadian Investor.

While working in Mexico, I was having lunch with a banker friend in one of the northern states. As we ate, our conversation lead to potential business opportunities for foreign investors in Mexico. My friend proceeded to tell me of businesses taken over by the bank for financial reasons.

He, the banker told me of a local gold mine that had been held by one family for over 140 years. The family decided to let the bank take the mine over. My friend gave me directions on how to get there. When I got to the property, I introduced myself to the Security guard. I quickly discovered, the guard was the mines last geologist.

After a quick tour, I took the guard/geologist out to lunch. During our meal, I discovered everything about the mine.

The information revealed to me over lunch include mine projections, mineral estimates, errors and mistakes that led to the mines failure.

The first discovery was that the mine could produce 16 to 23 grams of gold per metric ton of dirt excavated.

The second discovery was that all the mining equipment for excavation was purchased in 1919.

I called my friend in Canada, told him about the mine. He flew down to Mexico City accompanied by a Canadian geologist. I drove them to the mine and they researched the mine. Collected samples for analyze's.

Six weeks later, he purchased the mine with his Mexican corporation.

Today, his company is very profitable.

The lessons to be learned here is;

Never judge a man by the position he currently holds.

Always stay updated. Even shovels get improved.                    Get the best and latest shovel.

Listen to others.

Security and Traveling to Mexico or Latin America, Part II

Part II
Your Work Place
You can be just as vulnerable here as 
anywhere else in the country. You 
probably are safer, but there are 
still some precautions that should be 
taken. 
Safeguard all sensitive or proprie-
tary papers and documents; do not 
leave them lying around in the 
office or on top of a desk. 

Guard your conversations so that 
unauthorized personnel are not able 
to eavesdrop on discussions 
pertaining to proprietary 
information, personnel issues or 
management planning or problems. 
In many countries, employees are 
debriefed by the local intelligence 
or security services in an effort to 
learn as much as possible about 
activities of American companies 
and their personnel. 
Be careful of all communications. 
Be aware that the monitoring of 
telephone, telegraph and international 
mail is not uncommon in some countries.

Just as air travel calls for planning 
and preparation to lessen the risks of 
unfortunate experiences while traveling, 

Rail Travel also requires certain 
extreme preventive measures in order 
to lessen the likelihood of the traveler 
becoming a victim. 

Important : Avoid train travel in 
Mexico.

Driving in Mexico City
Remember avoid driving in Mexico City. 
If you must drive, Obtain an 
International Drivers Permit (IDP). 
This can be purchased through your AAA 
Club. Have your passport photos and a 
completed application. There will be a 
fee involved. Carry both your IDP and 
your state driver's license with you 
at all times. 
Check the laws 
before you drive in any country. 
Always "buckle up".
Mexico has penalties for people who 
violate this law. 
If you rent a car, always purchase the 
liability insurance. If you do not, 
this could lead to financial disaster. 
If you have an accident in Mexico City 
and if it's your fault. You could be 
held until you prove to be financially 
able to pay for repairs or medical 
bills. 
Remember this important fact vehicles 
in Mexico City travel the streets on
their designated days. Those days are 
based on the letters and numbers of
the license plate. Your rental is for
days you drive and don't. If you are
stopped on the streets with the wrong
dates the vehicle can and will be 
towed away.
 

Mexico has different driving rules, 
obtain a copy of them before you begin 
driving in that country. 

Always know the route you will be 
traveling. Have a copy of a good road 
map, and chart your course before 
beginning. 

Do not pick up hitchhikers or strangers. 
When entering your vehicle, be aware of 
your surroundings.

Personal Conduct Overseas

DO NOT's to remember: 

DO NOT do anything which might be 
misconstrued or reflect poorly on your 
personal judgment, professional 
demeanor, or embarrassing to you and/or 
your company. 

DO NOT gossip about character flaws, 
financial problems, emotional 
relationships or marital difficulties 
of anyone working for the company, 
including yourself. 

DO NOT carry, use or purchase any 
narcotics, marijuana, or other abused 
drugs. Mexicio has very stringent laws 
covering the import or use of 
medications and other substances. 
If you are using a prescribed 
medication that contains any narcotic 
substance or other medication that is 
subject to abuse, such as amphetamines 
or tranquilizers, carry a copy of the 
doctor's prescription for all 
medications and check your local 
restrictions and requirements prior 
to departure. 

DO NOT let a friendly ambiance and 
alcohol override your good sense and 
capacity when it comes to social 
drinking. In Mexico, heavy 
drinking in the form of toasting is 
quite common, and very few 
westerners can keep up with a local 
national when it comes to drinking 
the national brew. 
An intoxicated or hung over business 
negotiator could, if they are not 
careful, prove to be very embarrassing 
to themselves and expensive to the 
company. 
In these situations, prudence is 
essential. 

DO NOT engage in "Black Market" 
activities such as the illegal 
exchange of currency, or the purchase 
of religious icons or other local 
antiquities.

DO NOT accept or deliver letters, 
packages or anything else from anyone 
unknown to you. You have no way of 
knowing what you are carrying and it 
could result in your being arrested for 
illegally exporting a prohibited item. 

DO NOT engage in any type of political 
or religious activity, or carry any 
political or religious tracts or 
brochures, or publications likely to 
be offensive in the host country, such 
as pornography or mercenary/weapons.

DO NOT photograph anything that appears 
to be associated with the military or 
internal security of the country, 
including airports, ports, or 
restricted areas such as military 
installations. 
If in doubt, DO NOT. 

DO NOT purchase items that are illegal 
to import such as endangered species or 
agricultural products.

ARRESTED
I've Been Arrested!What Do I Do Now?
Foreign police and intelligence 
agencies detain persons for a myriad 
of reasons or for no other reason than 
suspicion or curiosity. 
The best advice is to exercise good 
judgment, be professional in your 
demeanor and remember the suggestions 
and hints that are listed in this post. 
But, if you are detained or arrested 
for some reason, here are some points 
to remember: 

DO ask to contact the nearest embassy 
or consulate representing your country. 
As a citizen of another country, you 
have this right; but that does not mean 
that your hosts will allow you to 
exercise that right. If you are refused 
or just ignored, continue to make the 
request periodically until they accede 
and let you contact your embassy or 
consulate. 

DO stay calm, maintain your dignity 
and do not do anything to provoke the 
arresting officer(s). 

DO NOT admit anything or volunteer any 
information.
DO NOT sign anything. Often, part of 
the detention procedure is to ask or 
tell the detainee to sign a written 
report. 
Decline politely until such time as the 
document is examined by an attorney or 
an embassy/consulate representative. 

DO NOT accept anyone on face value. 
When the representative from the 
embassy or consulate arrives, request 
some identification before discussing 
your situation. 

DO NOT fall for the ruse of helping 
the ones who are detaining you in 
return for your release. They can be 
very imaginative in their proposals on 
how you can be of assistance to them. 

Do not sell yourself out by agreeing 
to anything. If they will not take no 
for an answer, do not make a firm 
commitment or sign anything. Tell them 
that you will think it over and let 
them know. Once out of their hands, 
contact the affiliate or your embassy 
for protection and assistance in 
getting out of the country.

Be suspicious of the accidental 
encounter with an unknown local 
national who strikes up a conversation 
and wants to: 
Practice English or other language. 
Talk about your country of origin or 
your employment. 
Buy you a drink because they have 
taken a liking to you. 
Talk to you about politics. Avoid it.
Use a myriad of other excuses to begin 
a "friendly" relationship. If any of 
the above or anything else occurs which 
just does not ring true, 

BE SUSPICIOUS!! It may be innocent but, 
exercise prudence and good judgment.

Kidnapped for Ransom Survival
Any traveler could become a kidnapped 
hostage. The odds of that happening are 
extremely low when the number of 
travelers is compared to the number of 
people that have actually become 
kidnapped . However, there is always 
that slim chance that a traveler could 
end up being in the wrong place at the 
wrong time. With this in mind, the 
traveler should make sure that his/her 
affairs are in order before they 
travel abroad. Items of particular 
importance to an individual in a 
hostage situation are the currentness 
of an up-to date will, insurance 
policy and a power of attorney for the 
spouse. If these items have been taken 
care of before departure, the employee 
will not have to worry about the 
family's welfare and the hostage can 
focus all of his/her efforts on the 
one thing of paramount importance and 
that's SURVIVAL!! 
To survive, travelers should realize 
that there are certain dynamics 
involved in a hijacking or a 
kidnapping, and, to increase their 
ability to survive, they must under-
stand how these interacting forces 
affect the end result. Each individual 
involved in an incident of this type 
will have an impact on the eventual 
outcome. One wrong move by either a 
victim or a perpetrator could easily 
result in a disaster rather than a 
peaceful conclusion to the incident. 
The first thing that a traveler should 
remember is that he or she is not the 
only one that is scared and nervous. 
Everyone involved is in the same 
emotional state, including the 
perpetrators. 
Fear can trigger a disaster, and it 
does not take much for some 
individuals to set off a defensive 
spate of violence. 
Whether it is a demonstration of 
violence to reinforce a demand or to 
incite fear in the minds of the 
hostages, the violence will be 
motivated by fanaticism and/or fear 
and that violence will be directed at 
the person(s) who are perceived to be 
a threat or a nuisance to the hijackers. 
To minimize the possibility of being 
selected for special attention by the 
perpetrators and to maximize your 
ability to survive a hostage situation, 
here are some guidelines to remember:

Kidnapped Survival Guidelines

Kidnapping can take place in public 
areas where someone may quietly force 
you, by gunpoint, into a vehicle. They 
can also take place at a hotel or 
residence, again by using a weapon to 
force your cooperation in leaving the 
premises and entering a vehicle. The 
initial phase of kidnapping is a 
critical one because it provides one of 
the best opportunities to escape. 	 
If you are in a public area at the time 
of abduction, make as much commotion as 
possible to draw attention to the 
situation. 	 
If the abduction takes place at your 
hotel room, make noise, attempt to 
arouse the suspicion or concern of 
hotel employees or of those in 
neighboring rooms minimally, the fact 
that an abduction has taken place will 
be brought to the attention of 
authorities and the process of 
notification and search can begin. 
Otherwise, it could be hours or days 
before your absence is reported. 	 
Once you have been forced into a 
vehicle, you may be blindfolded, 
physically attacked (to cause 
unconsciousness), drugged, or forced 
to lie face down on the floor of the 
vehicle. In some instances, hostages 
have been forced into trunks or 
specially built compartments for 
transporting contraband. 
Do not struggle in your confined 
state; calm yourself mentally, 
concentrate on surviving. Employ 
your mind by attempting to visualize 
the route being taken, take note of 
turns, street noise, smells, etc. Try 
to keep track of the amount of time 
spent between points. 
Once you have arrived at your 
destination, you may be placed in a 
temporary holding area before being 
moved again to a more permanent 
detention site. 
If you are interrogated: 
Retain a sense of pride but be 
cooperative. Divulge only information 
that cannot be used against you. 	 
Do not antagonize your interrogator 
with obstinate behavior.
Concentrate on surviving; if you are 
to be used as a bargaining tool or to 
obtain ransom, you will be kept alive. 
After reaching what you may presume to 
be your permanent detention site (you 
may be moved several more times), 
quickly settle into the situation: 
Be observant. 
Notice the details of the room, the 
sounds of activity in the building and 
determine the layout of the building 
by studying what is visible to you. 
Listen for sounds through walls, 
windows or out in the streets, and 
try to distinguish between smells. 
Stay mentally active by memorizing 
the aforementioned details. 
Exercise your memory and practice 
retention. Keep track of time. 
Devise a way to track the day, date 
and the time, and use it to devise a 
daily schedule of activities for 
yourself. 	 
Know your captors. 
Memorize their schedule, look for 
patterns of behavior to be used to 
your advantage, and identify 
weaknesses or vulnerabilities. 	 
Use all of the above information to 
seek opportunities to escape. 	 
Remain cooperative. 
Attempt to establish rapport with your 
captors or guards. 
Once a level of communication is 
achieved, try asking for items which 
will increase your personal comfort. 
Make them aware of your needs.
Stay physically active. Even if your 
movement is extremely limited. 
Use isometric and flexing exercises to 
keep your muscles toned. 
If you detect the presence of other 
hostages in the same building, devise 
ways to communicate. 
DO NOT be uncooperative, antagonistic, 
or hostile towards your captors. 
It is a fact that hostages who display 
this type of behavior are kept captive 
longer or are singled out for torture 
or punishment. 
Watch for signs of Stockholm Syndrome 
which occurs when the captive, due to 
the close proximity and the constant 
pressures involved, begins to relate 
to, and empathize with, the captors. 
In some cases, this relationship has 
resulted in the hostage become 
empathetic to the point that he/she 
actively participates in the 
activities of the group. 
You should attempt to establish a 
friendly rapport with your captors, 
but maintain your personal dignity 
and do not compromise your integrity. 	 
If you are able to escape, attempt to 
get first to a U.S. Embassy or 
Consulate to seek protection. If you 
cannot reach either, go to a host 
government or friendly government 
entity.

Security and Traveling to Mexico, Part 1

Security and Traveling to Mexico

The information contained in this post will familiarize, 
the American traveler with personal security guidelines 
for traveling into Mexico or Latin America. 

1. Travel Itinerary

When applying for a visa, avoid telling anyone even 
Mexican Immigration, you are going to Mexico on business. 
Tell them you are going to explore their country. Business 
visa's can become complicated to some individual 
immigration officer's. They immediately know that you live 
by schedules, for which they know you will pay a price.



2. Actual Travel
DO NOT publicize your travel plans, but limit that 
knowledge to those who need to know. Leave a full itinerary 
of your travel schedule, hotel phone numbers and business 
appointments with your office and with a family member or 
friend.

First we most probably take a flight to Mexico. 
Try to book a non-stop flight, as these have fewer takeoffs 
and landings.
From the time you pack your luggage until you check it in 
with the carrier at the airport maintain positive control of all 
items, both hand carried and checked. 

At many airports security personnel, following FAA protocol, 
will ask you questions about control of your luggage. 
Know what items you are carrying and be able to describe 
any/all electrical items. When going through the pre-board 
screening process cooperate with security personnel and 
remember that they are there to help ensure that your 
travel is safe. 

When arriving at or departing from an airport it is a good 
idea not to be 
exchanging items between bags while waiting in line for 
security screening or immigration/customs processing. 
Complete all packing before entering such areas. 

If a conflict should arise while undergoing the screening 
process, cooperate. Obtain the names of the screeners 
involved, and then discuss the matter with a supervisor 
from the appropriate air carrier. Remember that x-ray will 
not damage film, videos or computer equipment. Many 
times such items can be cleared using x-ray which means 
that they will not have to be handled by the screener. 
 
NEVER leave your luggage or briefcase unattended, even 
while checking in or once in the secure zone. In some 
countries, the police or security forces assume that an 
unattended bag is a bomb, and your luggage could be 
forcefully opened or even destroyed. 

Always be aware of where you are in conjunction with 
where you are going. If an incident occurs, you need to 
know how to avoid it and either get out of the area or to 
your boarding area. 

Dress casually when traveling as this will keep any undue 
attention from you. Once aboard the flight, remove your 
shoes for better circulation. Walk around the flight cabin to 
keep your blood circulating and swelling down. 

Avoid last minute dashes to the airport. 

Eat moderately, avoid alcoholic beverages and drink 
plenty of water as this will help to avoid dehydration. 
Carry air sickness medication with you. 
Even the best traveler sometimes experiences air 
sickness. 

Avoid a demanding schedule upon arrival. Give yourself a 
chance to adjust to your surroundings.

Great, we got there.  

Hopefully you have a car waiting for you. 
Consider being transported to/from the airport by a hotel 
vehicle. Generally the cost is not prohibitive, and arrange-
ments can be made in advance by your travel agent. 

If you're smart, you had a local employee come pick you up 
at the airport. If not, at the airport go to a reliable taxi stand 
in the airport. 
Avoid individuals offering you a taxi service. 

However way you get to the hotel, do so with a high state 
of security awareness. The most effective way to do so is 
to see what others are doing. 
Stay alert.

Upon arrival, invest in a good map of the city. Mark 
significant points on a map such as your hotel, embassies 
and police stations. Study the map and make a mental note 
of alternative routes to your hotel or local office should your 
map become lost or stolen.

Be aware of your surroundings. Look up and down the 
street before exiting a building. 

Avoid jogging or walking in cities you are not familiar with. 
If you must jog, be aware of the traffic patterns when 
crossing public streets. 
In Mexico City remember the altitude and smog, 
they can both give you a heart attack.

Passport
Your U.S. Passport should be current. Let's not have it 
expire while in Mexico. If not, you and everything in your 
possession, may be looked at in-depth by host government 
authorities. If you are carrying documents that are sensitive 
or proprietary, they will be examined in detail to see if there 
is anything that would be of interest. If there is, you can bet 
that copies will be made, and there is not much that you 
will be able to do about it. 
Keep your passport with you at all times. The only time 
that you should relinquish it is:     
When it is requested by a local authority.

Make photocopies of your passport, visa and other 
important documents that you will be traveling with. Put 
copies in both your carry on and checked luggage. 

Medical
Take plenty of any prescription medication with you, as 
well as an extra set of eyeglasses or contact lenses. 
Also, take a copy of your prescription should you need to 
have glasses, contacts or medication replaced. 

Keep an inoculation record and update it before each trip 
as each country has different requirements. Carry your 
shot card, some Latin American countries required all your 
shots to be current.Carry with you a list with your blood 
type, allergies, medical conditions and special 
requirements. 

Carry in your wallet/pocketbook only the documents you 
will need. Take only the credit cards, you plan to use on 
your trip. If you plan to rent a car which is foolish, check to 
see if you must obtain an international drivers permit for 
the country you plan to visit. Contact AAA insurance 
company about the International Driver's License.

Miscellaneous
Keep your personal affairs up to date. If possible, leave a 
power of attorney with a family member or friend should 
anything happen to you. Do research on the area, you will 
be traveling to before you go. 
Talk with friends, family or business associates who have 
visited the country. They can usually give you some good 
tips for your trip. 
Check State Department on line for travel warnings or 
other conditions that you should be aware. 


Luggage
DO NOT pack sensitive or proprietary information in your 
checked luggage. Double envelope the material and hand 
carry it. Be sure that your luggage is tagged with covered 
tags that protect your address from open observation. Put 
your name and address inside each piece of luggage and 
be sure that all luggage is locked or secured in some 
fashion.
Keep your luggage locked whenever you are out of the 
room. It will not stop the professional thief or intelligence 
agent but it will keep the curious maid away. 
Never place your valuables (jewelry, money and travelers 
cheques) in your checked luggage. Never leave your bags 
unattended. Consider obtaining a modest amount of 
foreign currency before you leave your home country. 
 
DO NOT pack extra glasses or necessary daily medication 
in your luggage. Carry such items in your briefcase, purse 
or pocket. If you are the victim of a hijacking you may need 
these items if they are in your luggage, you probably will 
not be able to get to them.

REMEMBER :Criminals often watch for and target 
international travelers purchasing large amounts of foreign 
currency at airport banks and currency exchange windows. 
Wait to do currency exchange at local banks near your 
hotel.

Selecting a Secure Hotel
Many U.S. corporations have hotels abroad that are 
owned by local businessmen and staffed by local workers 
but managed by first class U.S. hoteliers. You usually can 
expect levels of safety and security that are consistent with 
U.S. standards. Ask the corporate travel agent for a list of 
recommended hotels. 

Request information about parking arrangements if 
anticipating renting an automobile. If at all possible avoid 
renting an automobile in Mexico City the traffic there is a 
nightmare.
 
For excellent hotel security in Mexico City, I recommend 
the Sheraton Isabela Hotel next to the U.S. Embassy. 
Many of the registered guests are diplomats. Some carry 
black diplomatic passports which allow them to carry 
weapons, others have security detachments (teams). The 
hotel is very secure.
The hotel has excellent service and is well rated. Next door 
to this hotel is an excellent restaurant and bookstore with 
many reading selections in English.
Be aware that credit card information has been 
compromised in the past. Always audit monthly credit card 
statements to ensure that unauthorized use has not been 
made of your account. 

Making Reservations
Make your own reservations when practical and consistent 
with company policies. The fewer people that become 
involved in your travel and lodging arrangements, the better. 
If traveling abroad, especially in politically sensitive areas, 
consider making reservations using your employer's street 
address, without identifying the company, and using your 
personal credit card. 	 

Consider using the bellman. Luggage in the "care, custody 
and control" of the hotel causes the hotel to be liable for 
your property. Protect claim checks; they are your 
evidence! 

Keep in mind though that there are limits of liability created 
by states and countries to protect hoteliers. Personal travel 
documents, lap tops, jewelry, and other valuables and 
sensitive documents in excess of $l,000 in value should be 
hand carried and personally protected. 

If you arrive by auto, park as close to a hotel access point 
as possible, and park in a lighted area. Remove all 
property from the car interior and place it in the trunk. 
Remember avoid driving in Mexico City. 
Avoid leaving valuables or personal documents in the 
glove compartment. Prior to leaving the security of the 
vehicle, note any suspicious persons or behavior. 

If using valet service, leave only the ignition key, and take 
trunk, house, or office keys with you. Often, valets are not 
employees of the hotel and work for contract firms. 
Parking garages are difficult to secure. Remember avoid 
driving in Mexico City.

Avoid dimly lit garages that are not patrolled and do not 
have security telephones or intercoms. Female travelers 
should consider asking for an escort to their vehicles 
whether parked in the lot or garage.
 
Be aware of persons in the hotel lobby who may have 
unusual interest in your arrival. If carrying your luggage, 
keep it within view or touch. One recommendation is to 
position luggage against your leg during registration but 
place a briefcase or a purse on the desk or counter in front 
of you. 
Ground floor rooms which open to a pool area or beach
with 
sliding glass doors and window access, are considered 
vulnerable. Depending upon the situation, area, and 
security coverage, exercise a higher level of security if 
assigned a first floor room.

It is suggested that female travelers request rooms that are 
away from the elevator landing and stairwells. This is to 
avoid being caught by surprise by persons exiting the 
elevator with you or hiding in the stairwell. 

Always accept bellman assistance upon check-in. Allow 
the bellman to open the room, turn lights on, check the 
room to ensure that it is vacant and ready for your stay. 
Before dismissing the bellman, always inspect the door 
lock, locks on sliding glass doors, optical viewer, privacy 
latch or chain, guest room safes, dead bolt lock on 
interconnecting suite door, and telephone. 

If a discrepancy is found, request a room change. 	 Ask 
where the nearest fire stairwell is located. Make a mental 
note which direction you must turn and approximately how 
many steps there are to the closest fire stairwell. In the 
event of a fire, there is frequently dense smoke and no 
lighting.

Also observe where the nearest house telephone is 
located in case of an emergency. Determine if the 
telephone is configured in such a manner that anyone can 
dial a guest room directly, or whether the phone is 
connected to the switchboard. 
Most security conscious hotels require a caller to identify 
whom they are attempting to telephone rather than 
providing a room number.

All hotel rooms abroad are bugged for audio and visual 
surveillance. This statement, of course, is NOT TRUE, but 
that is the premise under which you must operate to 
maintain an adequate level of security awareness while 
conducting business abroad. Many hotel rooms overseas 
are under surveillance. 

In those countries where the intelligence services are very 
active, if you are a business person working for an 
American company of interest to the government or 
government sponsored competitor, everything that you do 
in that hotel room may be recorded and analyzed for 
possible vulnerabilities or for any useful information that 
can be derived from your conversation. 
With the basic premise established above, here are some 
security tips that will minimize the potential risks.

Your Hotel Room Key, keep it with you at all times. The 
two most common ways that thieves and others use to 
determine if a person is in their hotel room is to look at the 
hotel room mail slot or key board or call the room on the 
house phone. If you do not answer the phone that is one 
thing, but, if your room key is there, you are obviously out 
and the coast is clear for a thief or Valuables

If traveling to Mexico or Latin America on business and you 
must carry valuables, the best and safest place to secure 
your valuables is at your local Mexico office. 

If you do not have an office in Mexico, the best location is 
your hotel's safe deposit box or safe. Seal your valuables 
in large vanilla envelopes. 
Do so in two envelopes, envelope in an envelope. Tape 
off the seals or seems.

In most hotels you may be required to identify yourself. 
Some hotels will ask for a copy of your visa. Get a copy for 
yourself, leave the original with your valuables.

Use a copy of your visa for walking in the street or for 
identifying yourself to local authorities. 

Take to Mexico, a small burglar alarm for the hotel room. 
At night, lock your passport and your other valuables in 
your luggage. While in your room, you can put two glasses 
of water with ashtrays of top of them at the base of the 
entry door. The glasses and ashtray will make a sound if 
someone enters unannounced. This eliminates the 
mysterious disappearance of valuables while you are 
asleep or in the shower. Also utilize your portable or 
improvised burglar alarm while asleep.      

If a straight chair is available, place it next to the door and 
put the ash tray/water glass alarm on the edge of the chair 
where it will fall with enough racket to wake you.

Hotels are required to provide reasonable care to ensure 
that guests have a safe and secure stay. Hotels are not 
required to guarantee guest security. You are responsible 
for your personal security and property. 
While in the room, keep the door closed and engage the 
dead bolt and privacy latch or chain. A limited number of 
hotel emergency keys can override the dead bolt locks. 
To ensure privacy use the latch or chain! 

Hoteliers provide guest room "safes" for the convenience 
of guests. However, these containers are not as durable 
as bank safes and can be breached. Furthermore, the 
Housekeepers Liability Laws provide that if guest property 
is not in the "care, custody and control of the hotel," the 
hotel is not liable. Guests should always place money or 
valuables in the safe deposit box at the front desk of the 
hotel. 


When leaving the guest room, ensure that the door 
properly closes and is secured. Make a mental note of how 
your property 
was left; avoid leaving valuables in plain view or in an 
unorganized manner. A number of hotel employees enter 
the room each day to clean, repair and restock the room. 
Although 
most hotel employees are honest and hardworking, a few 
succumb to the temptation of cash or jewelry left 
unprotected. 

If you determine that an item is missing, conduct a 
thorough search prior to reporting the incident to hotel 
security. Do not expect to receive a copy of the security 
report, as it is an internal document. 

The incident should be reported to the local police, the 
Regional Security and Consular Officers at the U.S. 
Embassy, and your insurance carrier. 

Hotel security can provide a letter verifying that you 
reported property missing. 
Prior to traveling, it is recommended that you copy all 
credit cards, passport, air tickets and other documents to 
facilitate reporting loss and replacing them. While traveling 
abroad, secure these documents in the room safe deposit 
box and carry copies of your passport and visa.

Request housekeeping make up your room while you are 
at breakfast, rather than leave a "Please Service This 
Room" sign on the door knob. This sign is a signal to 
criminals that the room is unoccupied.

If you are required to use parking stickers in your auto, be 
sure that it does not indicate your name or room number.

Most first class international hotels have spent a 
considerable sum to ensure your safety and security. Fire 
safety equipment, 
CCTVs, and security patrols are often part of the hotel's 
security plan. Regardless of the level of security provided 
by the hotel, you need to become familiar with certain 
aspects of the security profile of the hotel. This will take on 
increased significance when you may be forced to stay at 
the only hotel at a particular location. 

Vary the time and route by which you leave and return to 
the hotel. Be alert for persons watching your movements. 

Note if hotel security locks certain access points after dark. 
Plan to use the main entrance upon return to the property.

Speak with the bellman, concierge and front desk regarding 
safe areas around the city in which to jog, dine or sightsee. 
Ask about local customs and which taxi companies to use 
or avoid. 
Do not take valuables to the spa or work out room. Note if 
there are house phones available in the event of a 
confrontation or emergency. 

Be cautious when entering rest rooms in the hotel. On 
occasion, unauthorized persons use these facilities to deal 
drugs or engage in prostitution or theft. Female travelers 
should be alert to placing purses on hangers on the inside 
of the lavatory doors, or on the floor in stalls.	 

Areas around public telephones are often used by criminals 
to stage pickpocket activity or theft. Keep briefcases and 
purses in view or "in touch" while using phones. 
Caution is urged in safeguarding telephone credit card 
numbers. Criminals wait for callers to announce credit card 
numbers on public phones and then sell the numbers for 
unauthorized use. 

Purse snatchers and briefcase thieves are known to work 
hotel bars and restaurants waiting for unknowing guests to 
drape these items on chairs or under tables only to discover 
them missing as they are departing. 
Keep items in view or "in touch". Be alert to scams involving 
an unknown person spilling a drink or food on your clothing. 
An accomplice may be preparing to steal your wallet, brief-
case or purse. 
The pool or beach area is a fertile area for thieves to take 
advantage of guests enjoying recreation. 
Leave valuables in the hotel. 
Safeguard your room key and camera. 
Sign for food and beverages on your room bill rather than 
carry cash. 

Prostitutes take advantage of travelers around the world 
through various ploys, use of "knock out" drugs, and theft 
from the victim's room. 
Avoid engaging persons who you do not know and refrain 
from inviting them to your guest room.

Fire safety at home and abroad is a matter of thinking 
ahead, knowing what to do, and keeping your fear under 
control. Panic and smoke are the most dangerous threats in
the case of a fire. 
To minimize the risk of a fire, the traveler should remember 
the precautions listed below and where feasible: 

Stay only at hotels which have smoke detectors and/or 
sprinklers installed in all rooms and provide information 
about fire/safety procedures. 

Request a room between the second and seventh 
floor. Most fire departments in Mexico City do not have the 
capability to rescue people above the seventh floor 
level with external rescue equipment. 

Inquire as to how guests are notified if there is an emergency.

Note the location of fire alarms, extinguishers and hoses and 
read any fire safety information available in your room.

Check outside your room window to ascertain if there is a 
possible escape route that would be feasible in an extreme 
emergency.

In Case of a Fire,”KEEP CALM DO NOT PANIC”. Call the 
front desk and notify them of the location of the fire. 
Check your door by placing your palm on the door and then 
on the door knob. If either feels hot, 
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. 

If it is safe to exit from your room, head for the stairs. 
TAKE YOUR ROOM KEY WITH YOU, YOU MAY HAVE 
TO RETURN TO YOUR ROOM.

Note the location of the fire exits (stairs) on your floor. 
Count the number of doors between your room and the exit. 
If there is a fire, you may have to crawl there in the dark. 

Check exit doors to be sure that they are unlocked and that 
stairwells are open.
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR! 

If you can not leave your room or the stairwells are unsafe 
and you must return to your room:

Notify the front desk that you are in your room awaiting 
rescue. Open a window for fresh air. Do not break the 
window as you may need to close it again if smoke starts to 
enter from the outside.

Fill the tub and sink with water. Soak towels and blankets 
as necessary to block vents and openings around doors to 
keep the smoke and fumes out. Attempt to keep the walls, 
doors and towels covering vents and cracks cool and wet. 
A wet towel swung around the room will help clear the 
room of smoke. 

Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth. 
Stay low, but alert to any signs of rescue from the street or 
the halls. Let the firemen know where you are by waving a 
towel or sheet out the window.

The work place, your home away from home. Here you are 
safe and secure in the one place where you no longer 
have to worry about what you do or say. 

WRONG! 

On the next posting I will give you Part II

Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Emergency Preparedness Checklist

When disaster strikes, we may not have much time to act for survival. By being prepared now, we can increase our survival chances.

We must learn to protect yourself and cope with disaster by being prepared. This checklist will help you get started.

A good discussion of these ideas and your emergency plans will prepare you and your family.

Once you write out your plan. Post it where everyone in the family will see it. Let's begin by posting it on the refrigerator door.

Emergency Checklist

Let's prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit. The items listed are supplies you might need in an evacuation. Store the items in an easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or duffle bag.

Include in the kit;

1. A supply of water (one gallon per person per

   day). Store water in sealed, unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six (6) months.

2. A supply of non-perishable packaged or canned food and a manual can opener. Recommended emergency canned items are Treet,Spam,Chili, or Corned Beef. I also recommend cans of dog food for your pets of which dog and cat can share.

3. A change of clothing, rain gear, black plastic trash bags and work shoes.

4. Blankets or sleeping bags.

5. A First aid kit and your prescription medications.

6. An extra pair of glasses.

7. Battery-powered radio, flashlights and plenty of extra batteries.

8. Cash

9. Extra set of car keys.

10. A List of Doctors and Physicians.

11. A List of important family information; the style and types of medical equipment used by you or your family.

12. Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.

Create an Emergency Plan

1. Meet with household family members to discuss

   the dangers of fire, severe weather,earthquakes, hurricanes or other emergencies.

2. Find and identify the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster.

3. Discuss what to do about power outages and personal injuries.

4. Draw a floor plan of your home. Mark two escape routes from each room.

5. Post emergency telephone numbers near telephones.

6. Teach children how and when to call 911, police and fire.

7. Instruct household members to turn on the radio for emergency information.

8. Pick one out-of-state and one local friend or relative for family members to call if separated during a disaster (it is often easier to call out-of-state than within the affected area).

9. Teach children your out-of-state contact's phone numbers.

10. Pick two emergency meeting places. One near your home in case of fire. Another place outside your neighborhood in case you can not return home.

11. Take a basic first aid and CPR class at the Red Cross.

12. Keep family records on a mater and fireproof container.
13. Contact local emergency management office's get information that is vital to survival. Ask about special assistance for the elderly or disabled persons.

Adolf Hitler and his take over of government.

How Hitler established a dictatorship in

Germany by August 1934

1928 the Nazi Party was an obscure political entity, acquiring only 2.6% of the votes.

1929 Wall Street Crashed and unemployment in Germany grew to an extreme. The people turned to extremists and radicals for their security.

The Country's business men sent letters to the President and the government to appoint Hitler as Chancellor. They believe Hitler could be controlled by experienced Senior Politicians. A tactic that is used today which is the promotion of the idiots who got us into trouble.

January the 30th 1933, Adolf Hitler assumes the position of Chancellor.

27^th February 1933, The Reichstag fire where communist allegedly set fire to the Reichstag building.

28^th February 1933, The fire resulted in the Reichstag Fire Decree for ‘national security concerns’5. By utilizing Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution, Hindenburg the Nazi Party was granted the authority to ignore civil liberties. Resulting in the arrest of 4000 communists.

23rd of March 1933, The Nazi Party achieved political independence and dominance. When the Enabling Act (Ermächtigungsgesetz) was passed. A series of arrests— a euphemism for ‘extermination’— of communists and social democrats conducted by the Nazis resulted in a greatly lowered opposition to the constitutional amendment than that was predicted.

Hitler promised to preserve the religious liberties and schools of Catholicism; Hitler never fulfilled his side

July 1933 , all political parties were dissolved or banned, and the founding of new ones were prohibited

June 30th through July 2nd 1934, The Night of the Long Knives, a purge of SA members.

The tactics used here were;

Used a or create a national crisis such a recession or depression to get the people against the current government.

Elect a public figure barely known to the people and make a Messiah or Savior out of him or her.

Destroy a building or create a national security issue. Maybe blow up a government building or accuse war veterans of being right wing or left wing extremists and a danger to the country.

Appoint idiots and controllable (party members) people, especially party tax cheats to run the most important parts of government.

Change the laws to protect National Security at the costs of individual freedoms. Accuse protesters of change as being fanatical un-American activists.

Insult and devalue your war veterans make them look like extremists.

Outlaw opposition groups. Abolish opposition talk radio, television or opposition newspapers.

The lesson to be learned here is;

Be Prepared be alert to changes.

The tactics sound familiar. Is history repeating itself.

Security from Carjackers

Safety and security in your car begins quite simply with keeping your car doors locked when driving. Every time you read about someone's car being hijacked that poor fool failed to keep his doors locked. There are two types of people that attack car drivers:

One is the carjacker who steals a car for its value. Value of parts or for selling it to others with faked titles.

Second is the "red-light robber" who attacks for your personal valuables. This type of robber will take everything you have and will dump your car somewhere after he gets away.

The carjacker looks for that fancy Lexus, Mercedes, or that hot Carrera. He looks for the valuable vehicle, the car he can chop up for valued parts if he has to.

The "red-light robber" who attacks for personal valuables is the most dangerous. He is usually the local dope addict, the corner alcoholic and the neighbor hood thief looking for quick money. This type of guy can panic if you resist and very easily kill you. He usually the guy that Courts see as minor violators. I see this turkey as a dangerous predator.

Both this guys can be stopped by simple tactics.

1. Keep your car doors locked when on the road.

2. When stopping for a light or traffic, stop with plenty of room or space to allow you to drive pass the car in front of you if necessary.

3. Attempt to drive in the middle or inside lanes when in the city.

4. If you believe someone is following you, drive to the nearest Police station or a fire-station. Better yet drive to a location that has exterior security cameras. If you are driving a distance from such a location. Complete four to five right turns to confirm your suspicions.

5. Get on the cellular phone and call 911 tell them where you are at and they will guide to the nearest Police officer and his car.

6. Never drive home if are being followed and never confront them.

7. Carjackers travel in teams, they always have a driver available to drive away your car.

When approaching your parked car always look around, check from a distance around and under your car before near. At the car look inside the backseat and front seat. Always park your car in bright areas. Get company security to escort you to the car if it's dark.

If you are a woman, dogs can deter carjackers away from you and your car.

Keep your personal information and home keys away from the car, I know it's easy to you the car as a large file folder but do not do this. If someone steals the car they find out where you live and you your keys to break in. don't give thieves an invitation to get you at home too.

Always, always check out your back seat before entering your parked car.

Have your car keys in hand and ready as you approach your car.

Don't distract yourself looking for car keys as you stand by your car.

Fasten your seat-belt only after you drive away from the parking location.

Always be safe and be prepared for unexpected events.

Carjackers most of the time will bump you from behind to get you to stop. The driver gets bump, he or she pulls overs and gets out to check for damage and the attack and take your car. If you are bumped drive into a public area before getting out.

Never leave expensive items visible in your car this most always results in broken car windows.

Do not, never argue with a carjacker. Stay calm and relax. If you have a child in the backseat say so but in a calm voice. He would rather give you the child than face kidnapping along with car-theft.

If the bumping is a real accident and you must exchange information give out only your driver's license number and your insurance agent. Avoid getting your car taken by schedule carjackers. Schedule carjackers steal target vehicles by plain auto-theft, they seek out the parking locations of such targets and take the cars when everyone is asleep.

Some carjackers will pull up to you and signal that there is something wrong with your tire(s). This will get you to pull over, than they can take your car.

If this happens drive to a public area preferably with security cameras and than stop.

Always keep your car in good condition.

Always maintain a fair amount of gas in the tank.

Keep an emergency kit in your trunk. Include a good flashlight with extra batteries, road flares, a tire inflater can, water bottles, a first aid kit, blankets, matches, camping tools and you cellphone with car charger.

Avoid picking up hitchhikers, especially a woman hitchhiker. Female hitchhikers could be the set up for a carjacking. If you see a female hitchhiker call the police and give out their description and location.

If your car breaks down pull over into a safe spot away from passing traffic but be observable from the road. Open your hood, stay in your car and lock your doors.

When driving to a destination avoid driving through bad areas or slum areas by taking a long safe route. It may take a few extra minutes but you will be safe if you break down.

When driving across the state, drive safely follow the speed limit. I do a lot driving, it helps me clear my thoughts.

Often I see people drive past me at more than the speed limit. They drive away out of sight. A few minutes later I pull into a city or roadside park and their they are. I have seen some drivers pass me at over the speed limit disappear in to the distance. Later I pass them up and as they trying to explain their excessive speed to the Highway Patrol Officer who has pulled them over.

The most important point:

Police Officers are Police Officers, they are not cops. Let's call them "Officer" or "Mr. Policeman". You would not like it if someone called you "dog".

The lesson to be learned here:

Stay Alert and keep your car doors always locked.

Suspicious Letters and Packages

Suspicious Letters and Packages

Always be wary of unexpected packages and letters, be suspicious of them.

They may or can contain explosives, chemicals or unknown agents.

Be especially suspicious of such items in your place of work.

There are some typical characteristics that postal inspectors have discovered over the years. Such characteristics, I will list now;

1. Unexpected package or from someone unknown to you.

2. Package has no return address or address can not be verified.

3. Package is marked “Personal” “Confidential” or “Do not X ray”.

4. Package has protruding wires, aluminum foil, a strange odor or an oily stain.

5. Has a city or state postmark that is different from the return address.

6. Package is lopsided, the weight is at one end or is bulky and or oddly shaped.

7. May be marked with threats or foul language.

8. Package has excessive postage or packaging material such as masking tape or string.

9. Has mis-spelled common words.

10. Addressed to someone no longer with the company or data is outdated.

11. Has an incorrect title or title does not have a name with it.

12. Package is addressed to a specific person.

13. Has handwritten address or the address is poorly typed.

With suspicious envelopes and packages other than those which could contain explosives, you must prepare yourself against chemical or biological agents. Here are typical tactics to do;

1. Refrain from eating or drinking in designated mail rooms or mail handling area.

2. Place suspicious envelopes or packages in a large clear plastic bag or another type of container to prevent leakage or contamination of exposed skin. Never, never sniff suspected or powder or chemicals.

3. If you do not have a plastic bag or a plastic container put the package in a cardboard box. If no cardboard box is available cover the package with a cloth or newspapers and do not remove the cover.

4. Leave the package in a room that be sectioned off or closed off. The goal here is to prevent exposure to others.

5. After handling a suspicious package and securing it away. Wash your hands with soap and lots of water. Repeat the rinsing of your hands.

6. If you are at work, report the package to your building security officials.

   They will notify your local Police and other authorities.

7. List all the people who were in the room or area where the package was handled. Identify all mail handlers and give security or police the list of names.

8. If you are at home call your local police.

In case of an explosion. Leave the building as quickly as possible. Do not worry about personal items. Do not stop for personal possessions. If the ceiling or items are falling get under a heavy table as quickly as possible. Do not leave that security until items stop falling. When everything stops falling get out quickly. Get out of the house or office building quickly. The tactics to follow in case of an explosion are;

1. If there is a fire:

   Stay low to the floor and exit the building as quickly as possible.

   Cover your face, nose and mouth with a wet cloth.

   When approaching a closed door, use the back of your hand to feel for heat on the middle of the door, near the base of the door and neat the top of the door.

   NEVER use the palm of the hand when feeling for heat a burn on those areas can severely impair your ability to escape a fire or use a ladder or crawl on the floor to an exit.

   If the door is NOT hot, open it slowly, very slowly, and be sure there is no fire behind it. Insure that fire and or smoke are not blocking your escape route. If your escape route is blocked use an alternate route like a window. If the window is locked in place place a white sheet on it or through the small ventilation or opening. The white marker tells firemen where you are located.

   If the escape route is clear, leave immediately through the door. Be prepared to to crawl upon entering a smoke filled area. Heat and smoke rise to the ceiling. You should find a clear area below the smoke.

Remain calm the air is clearer and cooler near the floor.

If a door is hot do not open it. I repeat DO NOT OPEN.

Heavy thick smoke and poisonous gases collect first along the ceiling.

Stay below the smoke at all times.

2.If you are trapped in debris.

Remain calm do not light a match.

If you can not see in a few minutes your eyes will adjust to the

darkness.

Do not not move or kick up dust. Cover your month with a

handkerchief or clothing.

Find a thick piece of wood or a piece of metal and beat on a pipe as if

attempting to find or create music. Make the sound a rhythm that fire

rescue can hear as a signal. Shout only as a last resort when you hear

sounds and think someone can hear you. Avoid shouting as shouting

can increase your breathing and you may inhale smoke or chemicals.

The lessons to be learned here is:

Expect the unexpected in packages.

The most important point about surviving is remaining calm.

Always teach people to remain calm.

Overseas Travel and Security

When one is traveling overseas, we must remember that its a different world out there. There are countries where you can safely approach the police for help and there are countries where you could wind up being robbed by the police.

If you need help or assistance in a foreign country get it from your hotel security or the hotel staff.

If you wish to tour exotic areas get the hotel drivers to drive you around. You can hire hotel drivers by the day which is often as cheap as driving a rented car.

If someone in your travel party has a sudden illness in a public area.

Remove from him or her, his purse or wallet, his jewelry, watches and especially the rings. Such items are usually stolen because thiefs know that the patient could see and be visited by more than ten people by the time he gets help. Than the question will be “who took my stuff ?”

When in a foreign country, remember weather or altitude can hurt you more than being assaulted by robbers. In the jungles of Central America or Southern Mexico, avoid the pyramids in electrical storms they attract lighting. In some coastal areas like Cancun, the humidity can shorten your breath and give you an asthma attack. In the altitude of Mexico City, those beautiful city walks are also accompanied by an extreme smog, everything like altitude, smog and hard walking together often give tourists deadly heart attacks.

Some deadly parts of a city can be around the wrong corner. Remember that hotel driver or guide can get you around to those nice unforgettable scenic places safely.

In some remote towns and villages strangers or tourists are viewed as predators looking to steal their children. You look at young child the wrong way. You could find yourself being attacked by the community.

There are villages in Mexico where Mexicans or tourists are not permitted to spend the night. Such villages are very closed Native American villages. Such communities look upon strangers as outsiders. To them outsiders can not be trusted. Again, Get yourself that hotel guide and driver.

Never show your money in public. Hopefully, you got a money belt for traveling. Keep your money in two or more locations. Remember the hotel has a safe available for your personal items. In public, take a little money, enough for meals and the day's excursion. Take your id's and tourist visa with you.

I knew a family who flew to Italy and rented a car and drove to Madrid in Spain as they toured the route. The cost's were incredible, compared to taking a cruise ship from Italy and seeing the Mediterranean coast. When traveling in Europe, I always recommend Cruise Ships, they are safer and very inexpensive compared to traveling by car. It's like traveling with your hotel.

The lesson to be learned here:

Always prepare yourself and think security as part of your travel. Expected the unexpected and get the right person to help you there. Also remember it's cheaper and safer to hire the hotel driver/guide in the country you are visiting.

Self Defense and Security for Seniors

Self Defense and Security for Seniors

Every day we hear about Seniors getting ripped off. Their identities stolen, their credit cards stolen and their money stolen. We leave in a world where there is no honor for Seniors. No respect for your elders.

When I was a kid about 6 or 7 years of age, I went to a small neighbor hood store with my Grandmother. As I waited for her, I saw candy displayed before me. I took two small pieces and put them in my pocket. When I got home, I forgot about the candy. That night as my Grandmother prepared my clothes for the next morning she found the candy. Needless to say she spanked my butt and proceeded to tell me that theft was wrong and against G^d's commandments.                               Grandmother also said to me that my offense was worse because the owner of the store was an old man who used his profits to feed himself and his wife. I was required by G^d to honor all elders as if my parents.          The next morning I was escorted to the store where I apologized to the store owner for taking candy without his permission.                 

My grandmother recommended that I pay for my sins by working with the store owner for three days. During those wonderful days of punishment I got to know the old man and his wife. I got to learn how to make borscht. I learned to make hallah bread. The storekeepers wife had beautiful long gray hair covered with a simple green scarf and had a soul of great kindness. I learn so much from them both. Everyday, I received kindness and love from them.

Seniors are wonderful people, they have great important knowledge of life. Let's always honor the elderly those Seniors in our life.

Here I will list simple rules for safety and security for Seniors. Print this page and freely give it out or post it where Seniors can read or see it.

Do not stop from making new friends but watch out for predators and users. Maintain your Senior friends. Maintain social activities, go out play cards. Go dancing, go to the pool.

Find Senior activities and attend them. Avoid becoming a hermit and go out with your friends.

Never, never give out your personal data. Never give out your social security numbers to unknown callers or strangers, even if the claim to be from the bank or insurance office.

Have your Social Security or Pension checks go to your bank by direct deposit. Avoid checks coming to your mail box. Mail boxes are not safe. Many years ago, my identity was stolen by someone who broke into my mailbox.

When in public act like a former Marine do not act like a lost individual put confidence in your pockets. Do not become a target by being confused or lost.

When traveling, travels with friends and others. Find travel buddies avoid traveling alone.

Never let so called contractors come into your home. Never let anyone, that you didn't call come visit your privacy. Do not let in Avon salespeople, painters, roofers or strangers.

In your car always put your valuables in the trunk of the car. Do not leave anything of value on the front seat. Thief's will break in your window. You will lose your valuables and have to pay to repair your car window.

Avoid hostility and mean people. Those who display anger toward you can be physically abusive to elders. Take care of yourself report any incidents to police.

Give and pay attention to your personal bank or money affairs. Know your daily balance and dispute to your bank any thing that is wrong.

Keep 10% pepper spray handy by your door or hand. Spray any intruder and spray him often.

To attract attention yell out loud “ Fire, Fire” and repeat the words louder and louder until you get help.

The lesson to be learned here, is:

Seniors are targets too. Watch out for them. Learn from them. They know more than you can believe.

Pepper Sprays for Self Defense

To women and men, I always recommend a self defense spray with at least a 10 percent Oleoresin Capsicum of pepper. There are 10 per cent spray with dye markers. I recommend the marking dye with the 10% oleoresin capsicum.

For anybody that is approached with aggression I say fire the spray directly into the face especially the eyes. As we spray the capsicum yell out the words that will get attention, “Fire, Fire”.

Repeat the words louder and louder. If the attacker goes down on the floor in anguish. Give your attacker no mercy with the spray. That attacker could kill you with no remorse, so spray him with no remorse.

Spray him, the attacker again and again. Mark him very well. Make him identifiable to police and everybody else.

Avoid mace spray. Mace is outdated and some people are resistant to the Mace. It just doesn't affect everybody but 10% capsicum will bring anybody down.

When at home don't use pepper spray unless it absolutely necessary. Always keep spray bottles filled with cleaning ammonia on the kitchen counter and on the bathroom counter. There are some women who keep the spray in the bedroom. If you have to spray a home intruder. Spray him several times and set off your alarm system or go to your neighbor's home.

If you think I am nuts, it's no, I am not wrong. Ammonia stings the eyes real good.

The lesson to be learned here:

Be Prepared use anything that stings the eyes. Never fear hurting the intruder, they do not care about victims.

Your Security and the Electoral College

My Grandmother once said to me,

“Tell me where he lives, who associates with him and I will tell you who he is”. What she was saying is that you can learn a lot about people by their associates or their friends.

In California most everybody votes Democrat. As do most in New York. In Colorado the few places, I have been to. It seemed to me that people were friendlier to a tree than to visitors. In South Texas most people eat Tex/Mex food. In any Chinatown most people eat Chinese food. When in a bar most people drink beer. When you associate with dirt bags you begin behaving like a dirt bag.

When you raise a chicken among eagles it will begin thinking like eagles. That Chicken will behave like an eagle.

People in large cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta or New York will do things like the Jones their neighbors. They think alike and do alike. If everybody goes into a frenzy most everybody in the city will too.

In small communities people are more independent and do what they deem to be right for themselves and their community.

G^d gave every man, woman and child an independent mind with independent thought. Our Constitutional Forefathers knew this.       They knew that in order to achieve balance they had to create in government an Electoral College. Every State in the Union must have an independent vote and not a mob rule of order.

In this new world there are those idiots in State Assemblies across the Unites States. Idiots who want to bypass our Electoral College to change our voting rights to do like our neighbors who live in the mob rule. If we vote Purple and the heavily populated neighbor votes Yellow, we are required to surrender our rights and vote like the majority.

Those in State Assemblies or the Congress are behaving like people in mob rule. They believe that everyone thinks like they do.

When our neighbor neuters his dog, we must neuter our dog. When our neighbor hands over his guns, we must hand over our guns. When our neighbor hands over his rights, we must hand over our rights. When our neighbor kills his neighbor, must we kill our neighbor?        

If we allow our vote to be destroyed in order to do as our neighbor. We will be in serious trouble. We will facing insecurity. We will be facing the dangers faced by those who lived under Stalin and Lenin.                       I really don't care if Al Gore got more votes than Bush. What I care about is the independent right of the vote according to the Constitution, according to the Founders of the American Union. Is this is still the United States of America?

The lesson to be learned:

When we give away our smallest right we move toward unknown dangers and insecurity of our freedom. Please contact your State Representatives or the Assembly and preserve your right. Tell them to maintain the Electoral College.

Why did the Army replace the 1911 Colt .45 FMJ?

Why did the Army replace the 1911 Colt .45FMJ?

Why did the Army changed it pistol caliber? There are many given reasons for the change. Many such reasons are; The 9mm FMJ caliber travels further. The 9mm FMJ caliber has equal knock down power. The Beretta pistol looks cool. The 9mm FMJ caliber is modern. The 9mm FMJ caliber bullet was redesigned by the Army.

No none of the described answers are correct. The one answer that can only be correct, is that the 9mm FMJ bullet has greater penetration than the .45FMJ.

By greater penetration the bullet causes critical entry into the body resulting in greater damage. Resulting in greater medical expense for the enemy.

Such expense loses the opposing army its resources.

Resources are going to its surviving veterans not to its combat troops. The more wounded veterans that a population sees the more it will demand an end to their country's war.

In Security, we do not need to inflict damage or cause overwhelming injury to the enemy (intruder).

All we need to do is to stop him or her immediately.

The lesson to be learned here is;

Look for a bullet caliber that does just that. Stop your enemy intruder quickly.

Safety in the Streets

Safety in the Streets and the World at large.

There are some minor rules or tips of safety that create a safer secure world for you.     I will attempt to give a short list for your security and safety.

The rules for the street are;

Walk about with awareness. Know where you are going and what you are going to do.

Avoid anger in public, stay calm and you will be safe.

When using an ATM. Check the surrounding area out, the ATM must be well lite. It must be viewable and in a public area.               Be prepared to cancel any transaction when you are not comfortable. If you are approached by unknown persons who threaten you. Yell out, “Fire, Fire” as loud as possible. Get people to look your direction.

When driving your car keep all your doors locked until you are ready to leave the car. Carjackers always attack those with unlocked car doors. Especially when the driver's attention is focused on something else like the street lights, your radio, your cigarettes or kids in the back seat.

Never flash rolls of money or gold jewelry not even in a secured area like a Casino or the State Capitol.

Always keep your keys in one pocket. Your wallet in another pocket and your I.D. In your front pocket.

Always be alert, open your mind if you ever feel uncomfortable anywhere get out of there quickly.                                    Get back to public comfortable safe places. Always trust your instincts.

Be brave and trustworthy in yourself. Feel secure in your life. If you see trouble, stay away, by getting away. Carry yourself as a Warrior make your body language speak well of you.

When in Rome don't do as the Romans do. Be careful, you don't know the area. area.       Be comfortable wear soft, good favorite walking shoes.

Never, never walk about or jog about without hearing the sounds around you.           Listen to the sounds in front and behind you. Avoid those music boxes or I-pods. Remember Listen to the World.

If you have to go to a public restroom. Remember the word public. Avoid public restrooms in empty areas of a building or mall. Find the restroom that really is public. Where everyone can see, who go's in and out. Go to public restroom in department stores with internal cctv surveillance cameras.

In public, always avoid alleys, dumpsters and fire-exits.

On the street always carry your wallet in your front pant pockets. This will keep pickpockets away from you.

Remember when you are threaten in a public area yell out “Fire, Fire” as loud as you can and repeated it louder and louder.

The lesson learned here is :

Always be prepared.