H.I.T. Self Defense

New Attack is Part of Sex Assault Series

Updated 9:42 AM PDT, Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A woman robbed and sexually assaulted in Mission Valley, CA Tuesday is believed to be the sixth victim in a series that began in June 2008 in the College Area, according to San Diego police.

The victim had just returned to her home on Reflection Drive on April 28 at about 11:30 a.m. She had been shopping with her 18-month-old, took the child into the house and returned to her vehicle to get some more things. As the victim re-entered her apartment, the … Continue Reading

Here is a recent news story:

ESCONDIDO: Woman fends off violent attacker, loses car.
Carjacker/attempted kidnapper considered armed and dangerous.
By North County Times

Saturday, April 18, 2009

ESCONDIDO —- A 22-year-old woman used a hot cup of coffee to fend off an armed assailant during a violent struggle in a parking lot Friday morning, police said.

The case is being treated as a carjacking and an attempted kidnapping, Lt. Neal Griffin said. The man responsible is considered armed and dangerous, he said.

Shortly before 9 a.m., the woman was unlocking her car in the parking lot of Albertson’s grocery store on East Valley Parkway when a … Continue Reading

With winter behind us and the weather more inviting, I thought I would address personal safety for those of you who exercise outdoors. I think it’s great to get out there and exercise in the fresh air, but it’s easy to get lost in your workout and sidetracked by your surroundings. In fact, these distractions are exactly what an attacker is counting on, and may make you an attractive target.

Be Aware -Whether you’re walking or running, constant awareness is your #1 defense against an attack. To decrease your chances of looking like a victim, it’s a good idea to routinely … Continue Reading

Recently, ADT Security has been running different commercial spots on home invasion: one with a ‘mom’ and an attacker who breaks down the front door; another with a daughter who is home alone when someone tries to break into the home. In these commercials, the alarm sounds and the predator flees (neat and tidy). But what do you do in a real life scenario. Maybe you don’t have a security system; maybe you are in an apartment or condo with limited escape routes - maybe you wake up with a predator in your residence.

First … Continue Reading