The first step in any public safety plan is to install a reliable emergency communication point. It is essential that this point be regularly maintained to avoid any potential malfunctions. Blue Light Emergency Phone Towers have remote monitoring and can send maintenance notifications to provide an automatic backup in an emergency. They have proven their efficiency at highways, colleges, universities, shopping malls, factories, and other locations. Find out how these products will benefit your business.
Localities
Some colleges have implemented emergency call box blue lights to help campus security officers detect emergency situations. Campus security can now reach students with blue light boxes, which are highly visible and easy to find. About half of American colleges and universities have installed them. Nearly all were compliant with The American with Disabilities Act by 2010. They are easily visible by those with visual impairments because they emit a flashing strobe when the emergency system activates.
Functions
The late 1980s are the time when the emergency blue box was first invented. The University of Illinois at Chicago announced it was purchasing innovative security devices after the highly publicized murder of Jeanne Clery. Those who responded to the call were given information on campus security. Use of emergency blue-light boxes has decreased sharply since the first launch. Many campuses had installed the boxes a few years prior. They are now disappearing.
Costs
Blue light boxes are no longer required on many campuses. Many calls to emergency apps and mobile phones are not considered emergencies. Safety managers are often asked the question, "Is it worth the cost of blue light boxes?" Let's review a few cases. New Mexico State University removed all emergency blue phone lines. Most callers were hangups or pranksters. Similarly, in University of California, Davis, replaced 107 blue light call boxes with 18 keypad phones because of low utilization. University of Nebraska at Lincoln also had to get rid of nearly 100 of these devices within 15 years. This cost reached $1.7million.
Maintenance
University of Nebraska-Lincoln had recently stopped using emergency call boxes with blue colors. This week will see the complete removal of all public safety phone lines. Nearly 100 blue-light telephones will be taken out of service, leaving only two for the East and Nebraska Unions. These devices come in blue cylinders, with strobe lamps on the top. They have a life expectancy of 15 years and will need to be re-enforced every five to sept years.
Locations on campus
CMU students, faculty and staff should familiarize themselves with the location for emergency call boxes. These phones, which are labeled "Emergency", are mounted on red poles and equipped with blue strobe lights. These phones will connect you to a campus security guard on duty when the button is pressed. You may press the button to speak with a campus security officer. Do not press the button to dial 911 or any other number. You will see a small red flash that indicates help is coming.
Impact on campus safety
Although the blue lights of emergency call boxes can be an important feature, they have been less popular on college campuses over the past decade. The decline can be attributed to low utilization, which resulted in the removal of emergency call boxes on many campuses. To ensure safety on campus, they must be replaced with better solutions. The blue lights can be an asset, and they offer many positive benefits such as increased security on campus.
FAQ
Can I be arrested if my stungun is used?
No. Stun guns may be considered "less fatal" weapons. Less lethal means they cannot cause serious injury.
However, if you accidentally strike someone with your stun guns, you could still be facing charges.
What does an attacker do with a stun gun?
Stun guns use electricity to incapacitate people. It causes muscle contractions which prevent them from moving. They become unable or unwilling to fight back.
Stun guns typically work best when used on your neck or head.
A stun gun can be used in the most common manner: shoot at the body of the victim until they are unconscious.
To scare away attackers, stun gun can also emit high pitched sounds. These stun guns, also known as TASERs, emit high-pitched sounds to scare attackers.
How much does a stun gun cost?
A stun gun's price can vary depending on its model.
Most models come with two batteries. The batteries are good for around three months.
Statistics
- Verbal harassment was the most common form, but 51 percent of women said they were touched or groped in an unwelcome way, while 27 percent of women survived sexual assault. (healthline.com)
- Boxers aren't allowed to fight in a clinch, which is a position that occurs in 80% of the streetfights. (mmaclan.com)
- Kung Fu alone has 400 unique martial art styles – and whilst you likely won't be able to find a school for each form, many other martial arts are completely different altogether. (budodragon.com)
- The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network reports that 70 percent of sexual violence cases aren't committed by random strangers in a dark alley but by people we know: friends, family, partners, co-workers, etc. (healthline.com)
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How To
How to use Kubotans for self defense
Kubotan is a small stick used to fight by Okinawan Martial Arts Masters. They were originally made of bamboo, but have been replaced with metal or plastic.
They measure approximately 5cm in length and 2cm in width.
The Kubotan is designed for striking at an opponent's eyes and nose. It can also strike other body parts such elbows, knees, and wrists.
Kubotan are popular among women because they are lightweight and easy to conceal when not in use.
Effectively using a Kubotan requires that you know where the stick should be placed to hit the right spot.
You must also practice with the Kubotan before going out to accurately hit the right spots.
The following steps show you how to use a Kubotan in self-defense:
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Face the attacker
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The Kubotan should be held between your index and thumb.
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Raise the arm holding the Kubotan above your head.
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Move the Kubotan towards the attacker by lowering it.
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On the nose, eye, or area of the mouth, strike the attacker.
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As the Kubotan strikes the target, you should be able see its impact.
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Continue swinging the Kubotan to make a "thwacking" sound.
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Lower the Kubotan then take a step back.
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If you want to continue fighting, repeat Steps 1-7.