Security----cell phone-112.

I was reading a post on Facebook, from my Sister-a kind of out there for everyone FYI-and thought it was something I should share.

The story goes-
A young woman was driving down the road (sounds like the beginning to a poorly repeated joke---it's not-and hang in there......)

(It doesn't say if she was on a country road or a city street-but I imagine she was on a country road) and she sees behind her an unmarked car with the blinking lights ......I guess on the grill----
Now her parents always told her ( and I wonder why?) NEVER to stop for an unmarked car in a secluded area.
So, the young lady calls 112 on her cell and tells a dispatcher that she will pull over when she gets to an upcoming Bank parking lot.
The dispatcher checks---and low and behold there isn't an unmarked car from the department in this area......so the dispatcher tells her to stay cool-keep on the line-DON'T stop or slow down----and she was sending someone out right away.......
Four police cars surround her and the car behind her------they get the guy in the unmarked car out and cuff him-----he is a rapist-convicted and now, out and operating in this area.

So many things come to mind here------did someone outfit this car for him---was it stolen? Were the police aware of him? doing this in the area?
You assume yes, as her parents were telling her not to stop for anyone in a secluded area....she knew to call this 112 number on her cell.....which I have never heard of?
This 112 on the cell is for all states? So this must be a real problem????everywhere in the US?

Being cautious is always the right thing to do.....most people are afraid to disobey a request from a supposed police car......ikes.
And there-in is the problem and how criminals are able to take advantage.

To me, this is so creepy...and dangerous and shows an advancing theme of the criminal being bold and scary.

I guess being up on the news where you live is a huge factor as well.
Call the police and set up a time to talk to a Police officer and there are also classes given by Police Departments on self defense.
Good place to ask all the tough questions.

Stay safe out there....never assume when you are alone---that anyone you meet isn't size-ing you up as their next victim.
Sounds so negative..I know, but is very important.
A few years back, I had to take a tactical defense class-was a mandatory request-(lol) from my department.
The Instructor kept telling us all these horror stories-all true---which I DID NOT want to hear.
When asked why? we had to listen-we were told that if-only if-we think about some of them-it would prepare us for scary-creepy criminals and how to outsmart them.
You see, we don't normally think like they do----and that is how they are able to take advantage....almost negative reinforcement of what they will do and we can avoid.
If the person is bent on making mischief, then you are prepared.

 Most people are embarrassed and feel they will look foolish...however, if someone isn't a criminal and you are on a dark street and they come too close---and you scream at them---and they have a Sister or Mother or Wife----they will appreciate your fear.

And there are other things to do.
 I love this story:
A police officer stops a speeder and walks up to the drivers side of a chic sports car and looks into the most lovely blue eyes of a 70
something  ( year old) woman.
He asks for her license and registration and insurance card and notices that while she is going thru her cards he sees she is a conceal carry cardholder.
So he ask-any weapons in the car? and the lady produces a 45 in the console-between the seats-a 9mm from the glove box and a 360 from the depths of her purse!!!!!
The officer looks at her and asks: "What are you so afraid of?"
She calmly looks him in the eyes, smiles and says, " not a damn thing!".

I guess in our present economy-lives and times---we must answer the question-what makes you feel secure?
It is pointed out that the police are not going to be there when something happens-they show up after.
Not a very pleasant thought. Prevention-like with anything--is the best medicine.
Be prepared. To the best of our ability. Goodness.