Practical Defense
A practical approach to staying safe in our increasingly dangerous urban environments. Learn simple strategies and everyday habits from Alex Haddox that will help protect you and your loved ones from harm. Hear interviews with experts on the criminal mind and listen to stories directly from real victims. When you understand what a criminal looks for in a target, you can avoid taking on those characteristics and thus escape selection.

Quick Tip of the Week - National Child Identification Program
The I.D. Kit allows parents to collect specific information by easily recording the physical characteristics and fingerprints of their children on identification cards that are then kept at home by the parent or guardian. If ever needed, this I.D. Kit will give authorities vital information to assist their efforts to locate a missing child.

(c) 2008 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

Kristen's Guide
http://www.kristensguide.com/

National Child Identification Program
http://www.childidprogram.com/

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_37_QT.mp3
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Holiday Shopping Safety - In this episode we cover tips to make your holiday shopping experience just a little more safe.

(c) 2008 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

Kristen's Guide
http://www.kristensguide.com/

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_36.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:01 PM

Quick Tip of the Week - Packing for the Holidays
Tips for packing you vehicle when leaving for the holidays.

(c) 2008 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

Kristen's Guide
http://www.kristensguide.com/

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Quick_Tip_19.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:01 PM

Identity Theft - According to the US Federal Trade Commission, approximately 9 million people a year in the US have their identities stolen. This is serious business that can harm you in many ways. In this episode, we'll go over just what Identity Theft is, how criminals do it and steps you can take to protect yourself.

(c) 2008 Palladium Education, Inc.

Links:

Kristen's Guide
http://www.kristensguide.com/

FTC Identity Theft
http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft

Direct download: Practical_Defense_-_Episode_35.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:01 AM