When I started my freshman year in South Dakota, I was very concerned with college campus safety. My whole family lived in a different state and this would be my first time living away from home.
I attended a seminar that was all about advocating the use of personal security tools. The lecturer went on saying that there were local felons who would not think twice about preying on students from other states.
I immediately called my dad up and told him what I had heard. He agreed wholeheartedly and said that he would buy me a stun gun or pepper spray as soon as he can. He left the decision of which of the two I wanted.
I did more research online on personal security tools. There were lots of products specifically aimed at college campus safety and I picked a personal alarm for my self. I thought of the many ways it could protect me without harming anyone else accidentally or otherwise.
When it was delivered, I made sure to always have it on me especially when I was coming home late because of a party or study session. Within a few days, I began spreading the news of college campus safety with my fellow students.
Some weeks into the second semester, I saw someone about to get mugged. I saw a security guard a ways off but wasn't sure I could get to him in time to prevent the robbery about to take place.
I thought of setting off my personal alarm instead. The guard heard it and the would-be-criminals fled, not wanting a confrontation.
The victim expressed her gratitude and curiosity about my personal alarm. I told her everything I knew about personal security tools as we strolled towards the girls' dorms. I was glad I was able to keep college campus safety in that instance.
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Date Added: Aug 25, 2010;
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