Spy and Surveillance Equipment, Hidden Cameras, Nanny Cams

Well thank God the holidays including MLK will be over after Monday. Guess that means I can get busy and do something other than eating, going to parties, eating, going to relatives, eating, going to casinos and eating and drinking along with a little poker. Ole Poppajohn actually came in second in a poker tournament at Harrah’s Rincon here in the People’s Republic of Arnold’s California. We were also at Pechanga (my pocket Aces lost to two pair) in California plus Reno (just plain card poor) and Vegas. Conveniently for me the ATMs in those places are all located inside, prominent and usually with an armed guard close by so there was no need to worry so much about someone attempting to relieve me of my cash. All ATMs however are not so well placed and if you must use one after hours it should be cause for concern. Poppajohn will attempt to help out with that worry with the following treatise on ATM Security. I will follow up with a real neat new special.

ATM SECURITY
ATM cash machines have been incorporated in our way of life. They offer a real convenience to those on the run but at the same time offer an element of risk. Using an ATM machine safely requires awareness and a little planning. Just because an ATM machine is open and available 24-hours a day doesn’t mean it is safe to use it. Most ATM robberies occur at night between 8:00 PM and midnight. ATM robbers are usually males under 25 years of age and most work alone. ATM robbers usually position themselves nearby waiting for a victim to approach and withdraw cash. Most ATM robbery victims are women and were alone when robbed. Most claim that they never saw the robber coming. Most ATM robbers used a gun or claimed to have a concealed weapon when confronting the victim and demanding their cash.
If you or your family members use ATM cash machines on a regular basis, here are some tips that can make the process a little safer:
• Use only ATM machines in well-lighted, high-traffic areas. Don’t use ATM machines
that are remote or hidden such as being located behind buildings, behind pillars, walls,
or away from public view. Beware of obvious hiding places like shrubbery or
overgrown trees. ATM robbers like to have the element of surprise and no witnesses.
Robbers like good escape routes like nearby freeway on-ramps or high speed
thoroughfares.
• Choose an ATM that looks and ‘feels’ safer, even if it is a couple of miles out of the
way. Try and limit your use to daylight hours. Take someone with you after hours, if
you can. When you drive up to an ATM location, scan the area for any suspicious
persons. If you see anyone suspicious standing nearby or sitting in a car, drive away.
When you approach an ATM on foot be prepared and have your access card ready.
Memorize your personal PIN number (never write it down) to prevent loss and speed the transaction. After inserting your card and your PIN number keep an eye out behind you. Never accept an offer to help or request for help from a suspicious male ahead of you at the machine. If anyone suspicious or seemingly dangerous approaches terminate your transaction and leave immediately, even if it means running away and leaving your ATM card in the machine. First, tell the suspicious male in a loud, firm voice to “back-off” and leave you alone. This is designed to startle the person and give you time to flee, if appropriate. When you receive cash from the machine put it away immediately, extract your card, and walk away.
• If you use your car at a drive-thru ATM machine the same rules apply plus the following. Keep the car in gear, with your foot firmly on the brake, while using the ATM machine. Keep a close eye on your rear and side view mirrors during the transaction. Robbers almost always approach from the rear on the drivers side. If you see anyone approaching, drive off even if it means leaving your ATM card behind. If you are confronted by an armed robber, just give up your money without argument. The cash is not worth serious injury or death. Get to a safe place and call the police immediately.
• If lights around the ATM are not working, don’t use that machine
• Avoid ATM machines adjacent to obvious hiding places
• Have your card ready and leave quickly, not counting your cash in public
• Beware of offers for help from strangers during an ATM transaction
• Don’t fight with or attempt to follow the robber
• Drive or walk to a safe place and immediately call the police

Okay, end of sermon. Now let’s eat, oh no let’s get to the special!!
Poppajohn was offered an outrageous price on a quality telescoping stun baton from the manufacturer Street Wise because of some slight damage that occurred during shipping let’s check em out
Our loss is your gain! On our last shipment we had some expandable batons damaged in shipping. The collars are cracked, but the stun guns have been tested and work fine. These batons are sold AS-IS with no warranty but we are selling them at over 70% off our normal price.

For those who want to defend themselves from a safe distance away and do not want to carry along bulky stun baton, the Streetwise 700k Expandable Stun Baton is the perfect answer. It extends from 12 1/2 inches to 21 in. with the touch of a button to allow you to defend yourself while keeping a safe distance away from your attacker. In addition to the powerful 700,000 volt stun gun it also features an ear piercing 130 decibel alarm. The two levels of protection allows you to defend yourself by sounding the powerful alarm or stunning the attacker with 700,000 volts! As a bright electric current pulsates up and down the top 12 inches, it creates an intimidating electrical sound that can often stop a would-be attacker in his tracks. If the sight and sound of the electric current and the personal alarm are not enough to stop him a jolt of 700,000 volts certainly will! Unit Requires four (4) CR123A three volt lithium batteries (not included).

Features Include:

* Two levels of protection: alarm and stun gun. The alarm can be activated to scare off a would-be attacker and summon help. If the alarm is not a strong enough deterrent, the stun feature may be used
* Conveniently Located Slide Switch: easily activate the stun baton and alarm with your thumb
* Safety Switch: prevents accidental discharge
* Holster: a holster with belt loop is included for easy carrying

These batons are sold AS-IS with no warranty.
Check them out here http://www.kbspersonalsecurity.com/swexpandablespecial.htm

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