March 12th, 2017 at 8:26 pm
TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen goes behind bars to interview David Solano, who's serving 25 years to life for robbery, and estimates he's mugged more than 100 people. Now Solano reveals how to avoid becoming a victim of people like him.
Not surprisingly, one of the best deterents in fending off an attacker of any kind is noise. Loud noise! Solano mentions personal alarms and electronic whistles as being two of the best deterents to send a mugger packing. However, The best self-defense weapon, he
states, especially for women, is Pepper Spray and MACE. But the spray must be readily available and not buried in the bottom of a purse. It must be in the hand or on a keychain so that it can be brought up in moment's notice. Watch the video to learn what these criminals look for when choosing a victim, and what you can do to fight back, or avoid becoming a victim altogether.
https://youtu .be/iHFKKewlnwU
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September 30th, 2016 at 8:06 pm
There were 461 incidents reported last year under Michigan State University's relationship violence and sexual misconduct policy — more than double the 201 reported incidents the previous year, according to a first-of-its-kind report released Thursday by the university.
President Lou Anna K. Simon said she doesn't believe the increased numbers are a reflection of more sexual assault on campus.
“We believe the increase in reports is a result of efforts at MSU to raise awareness, rather than an increase in incidents,” Simon said
in a statement. “This is consistent with data from the National College Health Assessment that shows MSU students have the highest level of awareness regarding sexual assault and relationship violence among all participating universities.”
MSU's report comes the day before Michigan first lady Sue Snyder will host the second annual summit to combat campus sexual assaults.
It also comes a year after a federal investigation into how MSU handled sexual assault complaints, which concluded the university had mishandled two cases and did not have proper protocols in place to investigate other complaints.
Incidents include sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, relationship violence, stalking and retaliation.
Our feeling at The Covert Eye is that even ONE incident of sexual assault is one too many. We believe every woman, and especially those on college campuses and universities, carry with them a proven self-defense weapon that they can keep at their fingertips and use at a moment's notice when the unexpected suddenly happens.
Don't become another statistic that gets reported as one more unfortunate victim of assault, and then gets lost in the paperwork or fails to get properly investigated by campus authorities. Be prepared instead and carry something as simple as a pepper spray or a Kubotan on your keychain or belt . Whichever one you choose, both come in several styles and colors and cost less than $10. We believe it's one of the best investments you can make, and one we hope you'll never have to use.
September 1st, 2016 at 7:35 pm
ARE YOU BEING WATCHED?
A camera was found facing a toilet in the women's restroom of a White Lake Township auto dealership, and police are investigating.
An employee found the recording device about 1 p.m. Wednesday at Szott M-59 Chrysler Jeep and initially thought it was a cell phone, "but it was a little more elaborate than that," White Lake Township Police Chief Adam Kline said. It was found on the floor, just outside the stall door.
The device will be analyzed to find what's on the hard drive and whether anything was transmitted from it, he said.
Kline said police have some suspects.
Auto dealership owner Thad Szott didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) reports he called the discovery "disturbing and disappointing" after working to build trust with the community.
Reports like this are not unique. Disturbingly, wireless cameras have been discovered in bathrooms and changing rooms from retail stores, to motel rooms, to some of the finest restaurants in the country. These captured videos often times wind up on the Internet. To safe-guard yourself consider carrying a small, light-weight S py Cam Finder in your pocket or purse. One press of a button will let you know whether you're being recorded or not. Never compromise your privacy again.
July 7th, 2016 at 7:14 pm
Taser is now offering the X26P to the consumer buying public. The newly improved single-shot X26P uses the same standard TASER cartridge as the X26C and includes new enhancements and safety features that integrate core elements of the Smart TASER platform from the TASER X2.
"The new X26P will feel familiar to many law enforcement officers, combining the form factor and cartridge from the original X26C with improved ergonomics, weatherproofing, and updated Smart technology features," said CEO and founder Rick Smith. "Smart technology adds enhanced safety and performance, improved data and analytics together with superior quality, reliability and durability."
"The X26P is a result of 10 years of technological advancements and the 'TASER Experience,' incorporating the voice of our customers and their needs with our world class research and support teams. The voice of the customer is critical to our success and based on this feedback we know there is a continuing market need for a cost effective single-shot device similar to the X26C which does not require substantial new training or changing inventories of cartridges. We found in our testing that some of our customers wanted the feature-rich improvements from the X2, but delivered in the X26 form factor. The X26C was our most popular model but had not seen any major change in nearly a decade -- until now."
"The TASER X26P reaches back to the basics of what makes TASER great in the hands of officers. Details about every deployment can now be traced back to the unit, making the X26P easier to use and ultimately easier to trust," concluded Smith.
SMART TECHNOLOGY DETAILS:
•An all-digital, solid-state architecture using Charge Metering that measures and delivers the amount of electric charge to maximize both safety and effectiveness.
•Trilogy Logs that include Engineering and Event Logs that record every user action such as: safety activation; trigger duration with times, dates, battery life; and a pulse-by-pulse record of the charge output.
•Universal Smart Platform where the following are compatible with both the X26P and X2: TASER CAM HD recorder, high capacity Performance Power Magazine (PPM), Automatic Performance Power Magazine (APPM) with automatic 5-second cycle shutoff, and firmware updates over the internet.
•Like other Smart CEWs, the X26P integrates with EVIDENCE.com , which helps manage and analyze evidence data with best-in-class security and ease-of-use.
Quality and Reliability Improvements
•IPX2 rated weatherproofing to resist rain and humidity.
•The X26P is backed by TASER's world class warranty and customer support.
•A new and improved eXtended Performance Power Magazine (XPPM) that provides an extended grip on the handle and an improved location to store and protect an extra cartridge.
Cost Effective
•Upgraded battery performance using a highly improved power magazine that lasts twice as long as the battery used with the original X26.
•Upgrade and trade-in program available for current customers ( www.TASER.com/upgrade )
•The X26P is priced at $849.95. A variety of power magazine options including TASER CAM HD, PPM, APPM, and XPPM are sold separately to allow
agencies to customize their device configuration.
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July 7th, 2016 at 6:55 pm
Taser International Inc. debuted its new updated consumer self-defense weapon Tuesday at a Las Vegas firearms conference.
The Taser Pulse is a smaller, discreet sub-compact design so private citizens can carry the stun gun either in their pocket, purse or holster, said Taser spokesman Steve Tuttle.
“We realized that bulky is not good for consumers,” Tuttle said. “The original one was pretty big. This is meant to be carried around. If it's not small it becomes a nightstand device. We want it to fit in a pocket or purse with an intuitive design.
While Scottsdale-based Taser (Nasdaq: TASR) originally started selling to consumers and first started selling its Air Taser consumer model in 1994, a year after the company started, the Pulse is the first consumer upgrade since 2007, Tuttle said.
Taser began selling its stun guns to law enforcement in 1998 as demand grew, and now more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies in 107 countries use Tasers.
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July 7th, 2016 at 6:45 pm
Thieves targeting women who are alone, police say.
After a series of muggings and car-jackings targeting women, police in Jackson, Mississippi, said Friday that women should arm themselves.
"I wouldn't say packing, but I think they need some sort of weapon in order to protect themselves," Officer Colendula Green said. "A lot of friends of mine have tasers or (pepper) spray."
The Jackson Police Department is investigating six cases in the past month of carjacking, armed robbery and auto theft. The two to three thieves, who were either on foot or in a vehicle, are described as black men who are 16 to 20 years old, dressed in dark clothing and hooded shirts. At least one of them was armed during the incidents, police said.
A woman who lives at the Fondren Hills Apartments, where one of the attacks took place, said a friend sent her pepper spray so she could protect herself.
"I sent him the news, and he was worried, but he can't do anything because he's not from here. So he got me (pepper spray) from Amazon," she said.
Jackson police on Thursday issued an urgent warning to women who are alone to be aware of their surroundings when walking to or from their vehicle, along with the following advice:
• If you feel that you are being followed, call 911 immediately and report your location and description. Stay on the phone with the dispatcher in a well-illuminated area until an officer arrives.
• Avoid dark and isolated areas while alone. If possible, travel with others during nighttime hours.
• Report any suspicious activity.
• Avoid distractions, (e.g. cellphones and loud music) while traveling or walking to or away from your vehicle.
• Avoid the display of items that could be attractive to suspects.
"Also, if they have their keys in their hand, if they're approached by a perpetrator, or something like that, they can use their keys as a weapon," Green said.
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July 7th, 2016 at 6:16 pm
VIDEO
On Wednesday's Late Show, Stephen Colbert was on fire as he covered Donald Trump's endorsement by Sarah Palin. The bit covered parts of Palin's incoherent speech at a Trump campaign rally in Ames, Iowa.
Colbert expressed that Trump has been very good at providing him funny content for his sows, both the Colbert Report and now the Late Show, but, as the late night talk show host said, "Nobody compares to the material girl,"... referring to Palin.
Colbert said that Palin knows that, "when doing a reunion tour," you need to bring out your hits. He showed a clip of Palin talking about Obama and his "hopey changey" stuff and "drill baby drill." Coming back from the clip, Colbert is cheering and holding up a lit lighter, like he is at a rock and roll concert. He says that Palin has not missed a step in her time away from the campaign trail. He compares her to Michael Jordan in the playoffs calling her "unconscious."
July 7th, 2016 at 5:56 pm
If you want to defend yourself, but don't want to carry a firearm, TASER (which, amusingly, stands for Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle) thinks it has the answer: it's called the Pulse and it's a new, subcompact self-defense weapon meant for easy concealed carry.
About the size of a carry-focused handgun, the Pulse uses the same electrical tech as TASER's police-focused weapons, but without expensive law enforcem... ent-focused add-ons like data logs, charge metering, and an on-board camera. It starts at $399, and includes an on-board laser sight and flashlight.
It includes some nice features to make things easier for concealed carry, including shaved safeties, angled sights, and an angled trigger guard to keep sharp edges from snagging upon draw or reholster, and a user-replaceable battery. TASER says a dozen brand-name holster manufacturers will be releasing holsters designed for it, too.
The $400 price puts it in the same ballpark as some of the more affordable subcompact, concealed-carry firearms, like the Walther PK380 and the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380, but you can buy the new Pulse today online at our everyday low price of only $379. Just head over to http://www.thecoverteye.com/Taser_Pulse
Though "less-lethal" weapons like those made by TASER are popular with police departments, they have had more trouble making inroads in the consumer sector. That's for two reasons: they're expensive and the weapons are physically quite large, and thus not good for concealment.
The consumer version of the X26, TASER's police-focused sidearm, runs around a thousand dollars and is larger in size. It's something one could conceivable keep around the house or in a car, but it's not practical to carry in a belt or hide in a bag. The other consumer-focused TASER is the C2, now renamed the Bolt, which has been around for almost a decade and doesn't use the easy and familiar firearm shape and grip. It starts at $300.
TASER says it will offer free replacement weapons to anyone who needs to deploy the Pulse, then drop it and run — the gun will continue immobilizing for 30 seconds, allowing time to escape an attacker.
July 7th, 2016 at 5:33 pm
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January 17th, 2015 at 2:35 pm
Having recently attended a self defense course for women, my wife learned how very important it is to pay attention to your surroundings. This is almost the golden rule of self defense. Along with being alert it ... is not a bad idea to explore different options in self defense products that offer an additional level of protection. The most popular of these items are Tasers, stun guns, and pepper spray.
T asers are a popular choice for several reasons. One of the big advantages of a Taser is that they can be used from a distance; generally the maximum distance for civilian models is around 15 feet. Another bonus that a Taser offers is that it can be used in a similar fashion as a stun gun, with direct contact. Finally, Tasers have become much easier to carry as they have become smaller and more user friendly over the years
Right now, the latest and greatest Taser on the market is the Taser C2. This Taser has many options that have not been available before. There are more choices when it comes to how long a pulse is, or how long the electric current is going. The C2 gives the user more control.
Sometimes even a reminder about common-sense ways to stay safe is all you may need.
Keep yourself out of dangerous situations. That small voice inside is worth listening too. Many women who have been victims of an assault later stated that they felt something was just not right. Be smart, find something you are comfortable carrying and using, and most of all, be prepared to defend yourself.
To learn more about the C2 and personal Tasers for women, go to