The best personal safety gadgets to carry with you
She was walking home...
Women shouldn't have to live in fear every time we walk home at night. The circumstances surrounding Sarah Everard's passing has touched a nerve with so many of us who have spent our lives worrying about our safety when it comes to activities as simple as going for a jog or walking home from work.
Statistics show that nearly 1 in every 5 women is assaulted at some point in her lifetime. Sadly, many of these emergencies happen nearby friends or family, but there isn’t enough time to contact loved ones or police.
We have made a round up of the best personal safety devices to carry with you for protection, because even though we shouldn't need to... we do:
The Panic Button Necklace
According to Invisiawear their necklace could save your life or the life of someone you love. The charm on the necklace has a hidden button on the backside which is actually a panic button. If you push the button two times, it immediately texts up-to five friends or family members of your choosing to let them know that you need help. The text message sends them a link to your exact GPS location. It works with a free app that you install on your phone. The simple setup allows you to choose up-to five people that you'd like to notify. The app also allows you to enable a free and optional 'Contact 911 feature' (available in the US only) which can share your location with dispatchers during an emergency.
InvisiaWear
Gold Chain Necklace, £109
Taiker Alarm
The Taiker range of personal alarms is secured and design approved to a police preferred specification. You can be assured that on buying a Taiker Alarm, you are choosing a product with high standards and safety assurance. Don’t underestimate the small size of this product. The Taiker is a best-selling personal alarm with an ear piercing and ultimately alarming 140db siren. The alarm will be activated when you pulled the contact pin out, and will sound continuously for 30 minutes unless unless pin is reinserted to device.
Taiker
Mini Alarm, £9.19
The Cat Keychain
Measuring only 3.14 inches tall and 1.96 inches wide, this self-defense keychain is both lightweight and compact. Simply use this as a regular keychain and carry it on you everywhere you go. When threatened, you can slide your fingers into the keychain via the "cat eyes" with the sharp "cat ears" facing forward and plunge the keychain hard into your attacker. Made out of strong and tough aluminum, this keychain will deliver a high-impact, devastating blow onto your assailant. Other than providing you with reliable protection, this keychain tool is also durable and light.
Home Security
Cat keychain Knuckle Weapon, £8.99
Tactical Pen
The SWAT Pen by the Atomic Bear has a remarkable grip that can deliver a devastating strike. The cap is solid and tight with an audible click on both ends when switching between pen and glass breaker self defence weapon functions. The Intimidating weapon is perceived as non-lethal. Will make you feel safer especially in areas where weapons are prohibited. It has a glass breaker tip that shatters a car window in one strike.
Atomic Bear
Tactical Pen, £13.99
Defence Spray
The Farb-Gel defence spray is compact and 100% UK legal. It is perfect for students, shop owners, travellers, joggers, and anyone who wants extra security and protection, bringing back confidence when going out or travelling. Press top to release a spray of red gel onto the attackers face or clothing, this gives you vital seconds to escape. The Farb-Gel will dye the assailants face and clothes for up to seven days no matter how hard they try to wash and remove it. The gel is eye safe and will leave no lasting or permanent damage to an attackers eyes.
