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Sound investment for a safe night out
A new personal safety alarm that’s just come on the market has been given a ringing endorsement from a leading criminologist.
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- Always take a route you know – and make sure it's well lit;
- Pay attention to your surroundings – that means unplugging your MP3 player so you can hear what's going on around you;
- Keep valuables out of sight;
- If you're feeling nervous, trust your instincts and walk back to a bright, busier, built-up area;
- Always use licensed taxis and mini-cabs.
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I do not wish to criticize the Ila Dusk - I am sure it is a great product in its own right. But I do think the price is wrong.
Kate Rodgers
20.11.2008 11:00
Whilst I welcome any new safety products to the market, I can help but feel that this one is a false economy. There are many personal attack alarms on sale that will do just as good a job but at a considerably lower cost. The Ila Dust emits a high pitched sound at over 130 decibels - but then so do the ones I give out to my NHW members. The difference is that the ones I give out are a couple of pounds, compared to nearly £20. An attack alarm will never guarantee that anyone will rush to your aid - we live in a society where people will walk on by and not get involved. So an attack alarm is to disorientate an assailant for a few seconds, allowing you to get away. My advice is to shop around for the best product, but don't be sucked in by pretty designs or celebrity endorsements (Which the Ila Dusk has) as a cheaper model will do the exact same job. I do not wish to criticize th
Kate Rodgers
20.11.2008 10:59
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