Much is said today (positively and negatively) about “profiling”, but is true profiling being done in these instances, or is what we are seeing more akin to old-fashioned “stereotyping”?

Here is a quick test:  Do you think a woman could ever pose a threat to your personal safety?  How about a senior citizen?  How about a child?  If your answer is “no” to any of these three scenarios, let alone all three scenarios, this will be an eye-opening presentation.

So how can we more quickly assess someone as a potential threat if we take away the most obvious factor – appearances?  Ask yourself, “how would a visually-impaired person profile another person”?  What should we be listening for instead of simply looking for?  What should we be asking ourselves when approached by people we do not know?  When should we be looking for an escape or mentally/emotionally preparing for a possible physical attack?  This presentation will help begin the process of asking the “right” questions when faced with people we simply do not know, or do not know as well as we should.

Another interesting portion of this presentation will also address how we “stereotype” certain responses via various devices sold on the market for personal protection.  Which ones work and in which situations?  Which ones might “not” work, and in which situations?  What is the difference between what is used in the home versus what is used on the street?  You might be surprised at what you will discover when a different filter is applied to these devices.

Get ready for a paradigm shift in the way you currently assess potential threats – and responses!

This presentation is applicable to (but not limited to) the following groups:

• Classroom Presentations (Junior/Senior High)
• Churches/Synagogues
• Civic & Community Organizations
• Crime & Neighborhood Watch Groups
• Apartment Communities
• Home Owners Associations
• Multi-Tenant Buildings
• Residential Real Estate Offices
• Gun Ranges & Gun Clubs
• Martial Arts Schools
• Etc.