Shields Police & Security Supply

Shields Police & Security Supply (SPSS) was officially launched mid-2011, as Kingston’s premier Police & Security Supply provider for both the retail and wholesale customer. It will offer law enforcement organizations and security companies with tactical clothing, equipment and accessories of outstanding quality at very competitive prices.


Visit our showroom; by appointment only. Call 946-2296


Tactical Backpacks
Weapon Cases*
Steel Handcuffs*
Batons
Tactical Defense Pens
Utility Belts
Uniforms
Tactical Vests
Reflective Vests
Bullet Proof Vests*
Flashlights
Pepper Spray (COMING SOON)
...& more


*- Please note that these items are RESTRICTED and will only be sold to members of security forces or licensed firearm holders. (Photo ID is required)

What to do if you witness a crime

• Pay attention. Take a deep breath, relax, and look around. Notice people, what they look like, what they’re wearing, any distinguishing marks they have, and what they’re doing. Notice vehicle make, model, and license number, or any other distinguishing details, if possible.
• Wait for the police. When the police arrive, direct them to the crime and to any injured parties. Tell them exactly what you witnessed and answer all questions truthfully. Be careful to relate only what you know and don’t attempt to help by filling in any gaps with what you believe should be true.
  
  
  
  
   

Hurricane Safety

Hurricane season in Jamaica officially lasts from June 1 to November 30. Fortunately, we are usually aware of the approaching system and have ample time to prepare. However, there have been instances where the time we have to prepare our houses and families is limited. 

In order to stay prepared throughout the entire season, here are some essential items that can help you stay safe;

Survival Kit 1: Water

• Store water in plastic containers. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as glass bottles.
• Store one gallon of water per person per day.
• Keep at least a seven-day supply of water for each person in your household. Do not forget water for your pets. They are also members of your family, if you have any.

Survival Kit 2: Food

Store at least a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation of cooking and little or no water. These types of foods include:

• Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
• Canned juices
• Crackers
• Jams

Survival Kit 3: First-Aid Kit

A first-aid kit should include:

• Adhesive bandages in all sizes
• Sterile gauze pads
• A small pair of scissors
• Needle and thread
• Assorted safety pins
• A supply of prescription medication, if you are taking any
• A supply of non-prescription medications such as over-the-counter painkillers
• Alcohol
• Cotton

Survival Kit 4: Tools and Supplies

• Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
• Candles
• Lanterns (Home Sweet Home lamps)
• Flash lights, one per person, with extra batteries for each
• Cash
• Can opener
• Utility knife
• Plastic sheeting to protect valuable documents, etc.

Survival Kit 5: Sanitation

• Toilet paper
• Soap
• Feminine supplies
• Personal hygiene products
• Plastic garbage bags
• Plastic bucket with a tight lid
• Disinfectant
• Household bleach

Survival Kit 6: Clothing and Bedding

• Include at least three complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
• Sturdy shoes or workboots.
• Rain gear
• Blankets or sleeping bags
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The above tips were provided by

Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Fraud

The below tips are brought to you by The Federal Bureau of Investigation. (http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/internet_fraud) 


Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Fraud:

• Don’t give out your credit card number online unless the site is a secure and reputable. Sometimes a tiny icon of a padlock appears to symbolize a higher level of security to transmit data. This icon is not a guarantee of a secure site, but provides some assurance.
• Don’t trust a site just because it claims to be secure.
• Before using the site, check out the security/encryption software it uses.
• Make sure you are purchasing merchandise from a reputable source.
• Do your homework on the individual or company to ensure that they are legitimate.
• Obtain a physical address rather than simply a post office box and a telephone number, and call the seller to see if the telephone number is correct and working.
• Send an e-mail to the seller to make sure the e-mail address is active, and be wary of those that utilize free e-mail services where a credit card wasn’t required to open the account.
• Consider not purchasing from sellers who won’t provide you with this type of information.
• Check with the Better Business Bureau from the seller’s area.
• Check out other websites regarding this person/company.
• Don’t judge a person or company by their website. Flashy websites can be set up quickly.
• Be cautious when responding to special investment offers, especially through unsolicited e-mail.
• Be cautious when dealing with individuals/companies from outside your own country.
• If possible, purchase items online using your credit card, because you can often dispute the charges if something goes wrong.
• Make sure the transaction is secure when you electronically send your credit card number.
• Keep a list of all your credit cards and account information along with the card issuer’s contact information. If anything looks suspicious or you lose your credit card(s), contact the card issuer immediately.

SelectaDNA

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/business/Mark-Shields-turns-to-SelectaDNA-for-crime-prevention_11395950

Compromise Full Disclosure: Collective Knowledge Brings Stronger Defenses

http://www.securityweek.com/compromise-full-disclosure-collective-knowledge-brings-stronger-defenses

"What we need is more full disclosure. I understand that companies don’t want to be embarrassed with the details of how they were compromised, but look folks, it’s going to be exposed eventually anyway, so why not just cough up the how’s, what’s, where’s, and when’s right up front? In the end it helps everyone."

Fire Safety

SCSC not only helps you to secure your business, data, home etc. We also aim to highlight SAFE practices that you and your family can follow.

“If you are ever trapped in a fire, be prepared to crawl. Smoke and heat rise. The air is clearer and cooler near the floor. Try to escape through a door. If it’s not hot, open slowly and ensure fire and/or smoke is not blocking your escape route. If your escape route is blocked, shut the door immediately and use an alternate escape route, such as a window. If you cannot escape through a window, hang a white or light-colored sheet outside the window, alerting fire fighters of your presence.”


Safety Tip provided by Security Professionals. 

Safe Trip Abroad

Summer is almost here, which for a lot of people means its time to travel.

Here are some basic safety tips for traveling;

1) Keep your travel plans, including accommodation details, to yourself.
2) Avoid changing money at airports, as thieves could be watching you.
3) Keep a photocopy of your passport and all other important documents in a safe place.

Protecting Yourself and Your Business on Social Networks

• Be Discreet - Never type anything into a profile page, bulletin board, instant message or other type of online electronic form that would expose you to unwanted visitors or the possibility of identity theft or malicious threats. This includes personal and business names and addresses, phone numbers, job titles, birth dates, schedule details, daily routines and business or family information. It's far better to communicate in generalities than to reveal information that unscrupulous individuals may someday use against you.

• Be Skeptical - Social network sites are full of useful business information, as well as to substantial amounts of useless disinformation. Treat anything you see online -- stock tips, advance news, personnel gossip and so on -- with a high degree of skepticism. Some people will lie in order to boost their own agenda, while others will spout unsubstantiated rubbish out of stupidity or sheer ignorance.

• Be Thoughtful - Nobody likes a loudmouth, but the Internet has a curious way of releasing personal inhibitions. Never type anything online that can come back to bite you. This includes outrageous claims, slander, obscenity and insults. Be cool and professional, and always think twice before typing.

• Be Professional - If you're posting a picture or video to a social network site, make sure it presents you in the best possible light. Dress professionally and, above all, don't disrobe or wear a funny hat.

• Be Wary - People on the Internet are not always who they seem to be. The CEO you're chatting with in Denver may actually be a 14-year-old kid in Milwaukee -- or a prisoner in Romania. Until you can independently verify someone's identity -- using the same business tools that you would turn to to screen a new hire or confirm a prospective business partner -- never, ever reveal personal, business or financial information.

• Check Privacy Policies - All major social network services have specific privacy guidelines that are published on their Web sites. Take the time to read and understand these documents, since they include the types of information that they will reveal -- or sell -- to other parties (including spammers). If you don't like the terms, don't use the service.

Tips provided by focus.com

Protecting Property with SelectaDNA

SelectaDNA is the most advanced forensic crime reduction system on the market today; it uses an invisible adhesive which irrefutably links criminals to crime scenes and provides an unbreakable chain of evidence in a court of law. SelectaDNA product is the first true DNA security system in the property marking field.

For more info on SelectaDNA, please visit http://www.selectadna.co.uk/

IN THE NEWS TODAY

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Horrific_11166833?fb_ref=storypage

The link above is for the Jamaica Observer article dated Sunday April 1st 2012. It is a gruesome reality that statistics can prove.

Police statistics have shown that, nationally, rape is the only category of serious crime that recorded an increase last year.

Food for thought:Our children are the future; if we can't protect them, what will become of us?

Safety Whilst Driving

1. When getting into your car in a parking lot, check all sides of the car before entering. Once inside the car, lock all doors and proceed to leave your location.

2. Once in your car do not sit idly; this can give someone the opportunity to approach you. Get in your car, lock your doors and proceed to leave your location.

3. Change your driving routes. Do NOT follow the same route home every day, changing your route will throw off someone if they are watching to see your movement.

Local News- What's Going On

Most people watch television or listen to the radio for their favorite programs, but listening to local broadcast stations can be the difference between lively safely and lively dangerously.

Knowing what is going on in your country and more importantly your community is the best way to keep yourself and your family safe.

In countries such as Jamaica, where violent shoot outs between gang members and police take place, listening to the news can inform you on which areas to avoid.

Also important, the news will inform you on any natural disasters that your country is facing.

Read the newspaper, listen to the radio and watch local television to keep abreast with "What's Going On"

Cyberbullying Tips from ConnectSafely.org

Cyberbullying can be defined as the use of the Internet and other related technologies to harm other people, in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner.
As it has become more common in society, particularly among young people, legislation and awareness campaigns have arisen to combat it.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber-bullying#Cyberbullying_vs._cyberstalking)

Top 5 Cyberbullying Tips

Don’t respond. If someone bullies you, remember that your reaction is usually exactly what the bully wants.

Don’t retaliate. Getting back at the bully turns you into one and reinforces the bully’s behavior. Help avoid a whole cycle of aggression.

Save the evidence. The only good news about digital bullying is that the harassing messages can usually be captured, saved, and shown to someone who can help. You need to do this even if it’s minor stuff, in case things escalate.

Talk to a trusted adult. You deserve backup. It’s always good to involve a parent but – if you can’t – a school counselor usually knows how to help. Sometimes both are needed. If you’re really nervous about saying something, see if there’s a way to report the incident anonymously at school.

Block the bully. If the harassment’s coming in the form of instant messages, texts, or profile comments, do yourself a favor: Use preferences or privacy tools to block the person.

Please share the above tips with your children and encourage them to talk to you if they feel uncomfortable, scared or anxious.

Top 5 Safety & Self Defense Tips for Women

The three reasons women are easy targets for random acts of violence are:

1) Lack of Awareness - You MUST know where you are & what's going on around you.

2) Body Language - Keep your head up, swing your arms, stand straight up.

3) Wrong Place, Wrong Time - DON'T walk alone in an alley, or drive in a bad neighborhood at night.

Here are 5 self defense and safety tips that can prove useful if you become the victim of an act of violence:

1. The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!

2. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

3. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.) DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.

4.Mace spray is truly effective. So are a stun gun and a baton. But guess what: your mind can start changing and doing unimpressive things during an attack. You will need to practice using them. Moreover, keep these weapons in a space in your hand bag that you can easily reach.

5. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! Police only make 4 of 10 shots when they are in range of 3-9 feet. This is due to stress. The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times. And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!

Safety Tips for Children

Below is a list of safety tips that every parent should share with their children:

• Children should know their full name, their parent's names, and their address and phone number.
• Teach your children when and how to use 911.
  
• Encourage your children to talk to you about things that happen to me that make me feel scared, uncomfortable or sad.
• Teach your children never to talk to strangers and more importantly explain who a stranger is. i.e. Even people they recognize - like the mailman or ice cream truck driver - are strangers.
  

Safety Tips while using an ATM

1. Always pay close attention to the ATM and your surroundings. Don't select an ATM at the corner of a building -- corners create a blind spot. Use an ATM located near the center of a building. Do your automated banking in a public, well-lighted location that is free of shrubbery and decorative partitions or dividers.
2. Maintain an awareness of your surroundings throughout the entire transaction. Be wary of people trying to help you with ATM transactions. Be aware of anyone sitting in a parked car nearby. When leaving an ATM make sure you are not being followed. If you are, drive immediately to a police or fire station, or to a crowded, well-lighted location or business.
3. Do not allow people to look over your shoulder as you enter your PIN. Memorize your PIN; never write it on the back of your card. Do not re-enter your PIN if the ATM eats your card -- contact a bank official.
4. Do not wear expensive jewelry or take other valuables to the ATM. This is an added incentive to the assailant.
5. Never count cash at the machine or in public. Wait until you are in your car or another secure place.
6. When using a drive-up ATM, keep your engine running, your doors locked and leave enough room to maneuver between your car and the one ahead of you in the drive-up line.
7. Maintain a supply of deposit envelopes at home or in your car. Prepare all transaction paperwork prior to your arrival at the ATM. This will minimize the amount of time spent at the machine.
8. If you are involved in a confrontation with an assailant who demands your money, COMPLY.

Tips provided by http://www.bankrate.com

3 Basic Home Safety Tips

1) If you lose your keys, change the locks immediately.

2) Your house should appear occupied at all times. Use timers to switch lights and radios on and off when you're not at home. This will deter burglars.

3) If you have a faulty alarm that frequently goes off, get it fixed immediately and tell your neighbors that it's been repaired. Many people ignore an alarm that goes off periodically.

Hope these home safety tips helped. Keep posted to Shields CSC Security Tips for more.

Child Safety

Teach your children their full names, address, and home telephone number. Also, make sure they know your full name.

This information will prove useful if they get lost.

Cops engage UWI to prevent school violence

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120130/lead/lead91.html

Fire Safety

In Jamaica most houses are equipped with window grilles and bars, making escaping the house difficult in the event of an emergency.

If you have window grilles and bars, review fire safety procedures with your household.

If possible do not block bedroom windows with permanent grilles if the windows may be used for emergency egress.

You can also make an emergency fire plan with your family or install a fire detector.

IN THE NEWS TODAY

Mother arrested after son's body found in suitcase

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20120116/lead/lead5.html

Westmoreland man killed in early morning attack

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=34580

Taxi driver killed in St. Catherine

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=34579

Cyber Security

Do not open emails from unknown senders. Emails are an avenue for sending viruses to computers; opening unknown emails could result in your computer being 'infested' with a virus.
TIP: you can download free antivirus tools online.