Tips To Help You Survive An Armed Robbery

Any type of robbery puts a person in a dangerous situation.  Criminals often look for individuals whom they can target.  The best way to be safe from an armed robbery is by avoiding one.  Armed robbers are often strong and have targets.  And in most cases, they don’t want to get caught.

Almost all robberies are considered “strong-arm” robberies.  These happen on the streets, such as in alleys, sidewalks, and parking lots.  In essence, purse-snatching and mugging are similar to a strong-arm robbery.  Armed robberies can happen at any time of day, but most cases take place at night; before sunrise and after sunset.

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In the event of a robbery, most people who cooperate with a robber don’t get hurt.  To survive an armed robbery, it’s best to cut down the heroics, even when it’s tempting to fight back.  If a robber has a weapon, they could be overly suspicious and nervous, causing them to act quickly with the trigger.  When they demand money, kindly and clearly state that money will be given while handing over the wallet.  Try to stay calm to not cause the robber to do any more harm. 

The best tip for a person to survive an armed robbery is to cooperate as much as possible with the robber.  There are cases wherein an individual can be held hostage by a robber for a short period, still the best course of action to take to is to do what the robber tells one to do.  When dealing with a robber, an individual must maintain compassion in their voice and know that most armed robberies end without physical harm. 

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A private investigator, Adam Quirk has had 15 years of experience working for both the US Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For similar updates, subscribe to this blog.

How Real-World Law Enforcement Influences Your Favorite Shows

The cop show genre of television has always been one of the most popular genres out there. From dramas like “NYPD Blue” and “Hawaii Five-O” to forensic procedurals such as “CSI” and “NCIS” to action-comedies like “Bones” and “Castle,” these shows have often gotten both rave reviews and high ratings.

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But just how realistic are these shows? And how much of these shows are influenced by what happens in the real world?

It’s safe to say that many of the high-profile, real-world cases are what showrunners base their TV cases on. Things seem to diverge beyond that.

The most glaring difference between real-world crime-solving and the ones people see on television is how long it takes to actually solve a crime.Most of the cases on TV shows are closed by the end of an episode. It takes anywhere from a day to a week at the longest (TV show chronology) to find a killer, a missing person, or the answer to all their questions. The reality of it is that cases take months, sometimes, years to resolve.

It’s also peculiar in some cases how cops do the jobs of lab technicians and vice versa. Everything is also so much more dramatic in cop shows, much like courtroom dramas. In a courtroom drama, you’d see lawyers screaming in courtrooms, which never happens. The same with cops. It rarely gets as dramatic as what people see onscreen.

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Adam Quirk is an award-winning criminal justice professional who has worked for years with the FBI and DEA. Learn more about him by checking out this LinkedIn page.