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Feb 12, 2021 · Former FBI agent and security consultant Ross Rice said carjackers don't need to target luxury cars, because few are actually trying to keep them or sell them for parts. "My estimation is that...
- Prevention Is The Best Medicine
- What to Do If You’Re Carjacked
- By The Numbers
- Conclusion
I’m going to focus heavily on prevention because all the options south of here are a downhill slide of diminishing returns. In the world of prevention, there are a few key ideas to consider. First, the concept that carjacking is a crime of opportunity. This means a criminal sees a victim create an opportunity and the criminal seizes it. So, what’s ...
1. Life Is Priority
During a carjacking, the only actionable priority is life. No property is worth dying for. As a result, temper your reactions accordingly. If awareness and prevention have failed you and you find yourself in a scenario where you are confronted with an armed carjacker, exit the vehicle as safely as you can. Try to keep your phone with you so you can call for help. Be a good witnessand make mental notes of the description of the driver, what they were wearing, and the last known direction of tr...
2. Get Outta There
This option is great, provided you have laid some groundwork from the awareness level. Say you pull up to a light and stop a car length behind a few cars. You have identified two routes that would allow you a relatively safe exit from the intersection, a right-turn lane that is empty and a sidewalk clear of pedestrians. A driver gets out of the vehicle in front of you and approaches with something in his hand. In this scenario, I whack it and flee in the direction least likely to jam me up. I...
3. When to Fight
There are a couple of scenarios where resistanceto the highest degree is necessary. Keep in mind you are held accountable for your actions, and your use of force will be weighed against the level of threat you faced. Never let anyone take you. If anyone ever tries to force you to go in the car with them, do not comply. Pick your best opportunity, distract them if you can, then make a break for it. Anyone willing to abduct you likely has laid out some dubious plans. They will take you somewher...
I cannot emphasize enough how important the arts of awareness, detection, and avoidanceare in staying safe while driving. Always strive to avoid the situation upfront, so you do not have to flee or defend yourself with violence. Develop good habitslike locking your doors, staying aware of your surroundings, knowing where you are, visualizing avenue...
Avoidance is the highest reward category when it comes to carjackings. But remember, the suspect has a say in what happens too. So be ready. Have you ever been carjacked? Let us know in the comments below. Also, get to know Sean in The Blue Brief: An Introduction.
It is most typically a crime of opportunity. Since there are so many potential cars on the streets and victims to target, car thieves scope out the situation and choose the most vulnerable cars and people. Carjacking is also often linked to other crimes, and your vehicle could be used as a getaway car without you even knowing it.
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Oct 8, 2021 · Luxury cars are not a carjackers preferred choice. The data shows the Toyota Camry is the most targeted vehicle, followed by the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Nissan Altima, the Chevy Malibu and...
Dec 31, 2021 · By Frank Main. Dec 31, 2021, 7:52am PDT. Chicago and other cities have been grappling with a sharp rise in carjackings. Sun-Times reporter Frank Main interviewed a carjacker about what kinds of cars get targeted, why people commit these crimes and his advice on how not to become a victim.
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Jan 27, 2022 · Cook County Sheriff's Data Reveal Most Popular Cars Targeted By Carjackers, Most Common Methods. January 27, 2022 / 10:02 AM CST / CBS Chicago. CHICAGO (CBS) -- More than 1,800 people were...
Apr 2, 2019 · 92% of carjackings happen when the victim is alone in the car. 90% of carjackings involved the use of a weapon, typically a firearm. Carjackers generally are under the age of 21. Below we discuss how to counteract the factors that make someone more vulnerable to this crime, in order to make yourself far less so.
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