Recommended in case of attacks: The police pocket alarm
Women in Austria and Germany feel increasingly unsafe. According to a study, 62 percent of all women avoid poorly lit streets, parks or dark, deserted places in the evening. A third of women have been doing this more frequently for the past two years, since “many refugees have come to us.” On top of that, women no longer dare to use public transport in the evening. “If I'm in the office for a long time and it's already dark outside, I call a taxi. “I definitely wouldn’t get on a subway in the evening,” says Maria.
The police therefore advise women who want to protect themselves to use a pocket alarm. This is intended to scare the attacker away with a 110 decibel sound. As part of the Ministry of the Interior’s “Together Safe” campaign, 6.000 pocket alarms were distributed across Austria. The number of pieces was divided among the federal states depending on the population, 1.400 of them in Vienna. The pocket alarms were distributed by the police in busy places such as subway stations and directly in the state police headquarters. Within a few minutes all the handheld alarms were gone. It is still uncertain whether such an action will be repeated. “We recommend passive security and the pocket alarm is ideal for this.
Especially for women and seniors. This makes it much easier for attackers to flee without any physical effort. Pepper spray, for example, can be used against you and is ineffective if handled incorrectly. “We can, however, fully recommend a pocket alarm,” says police officer Ferdinand.
If you would also like to have a police pocket alarm, you can purchase it from gun and electronics stores or order it online.
The alarm band is a very good alternative.
An alarm band is worn directly on the body, similar to a watch or fitness bracelet. This means it is always at hand and cannot be forgotten in a bag or backpack. In the event of an emergency, it is crucial that the alarm can be triggered quickly and easily.
Some alarm bands can be connected to a smartphone or have their own SIM card, offering additional functions such as sending the location to emergency contacts or automatically calling emergency services.
In conclusion, both pocket alarms and alarm bands have their respective advantages in terms of security and ease of use. But upon closer inspection, alarm bands emerge as the superior choice for people who value comfort, instant availability and discreet use. Their intuitive handling, combined with the fact that they are worn directly on the body, ensures that they can be used quickly and effectively in a variety of potentially dangerous situations. Additionally, the modern features that some alarm bands come with, such as connection to smartphones and the ability to share location, provide an additional layer of security that pocket alarms cannot provide.
