PHDefence, a local martial arts class I teach at, is held at a chapel. While I was there, I saw this notice and thought I should do what I can do share it. Knowledge is power! Now, this may not seem particularly relevant to self-protection or personal security, but it is. Dialogue, deception and distraction … More Prolific Conman Targeting Churches
On Wednesday the 25th of April 2012 FCIns. Josh Nixon (that’s me) will be representing the Combative Self-Protection System at Stoke College’s ‘Disability Day’. From 10:00-14:00 you’ll have the opportunity to speak with me and I’ll answer any questions you have about the CSPS or training in general. Details are also on our events page. … More FCIns. Josh Nixon of the CSPS is at Stoke College’s Disability Day–25th of April 2012
Hi all, Just a quick update from the police again – the non-emergency number has changed (or will be changing, depending on where you are) to 101. You may be wondering when you should call 999, and when you should call 101. When to call 101? You should call 101 to report less urgent crime … More 101–The New UK Non-Emergency Police Number
Jade Pidden, an 11-year-old Karateka from Bristol has managed to fend off an attacker she described as white, 6ft tall, slim, in his early 20s, with light brown hair and a long fringe. She said he was wearing a blue hoodie, with white writing and tight jeans with black and white Nike trainers. The following … More 11 Year Old Karateka Fights Off Attacker in Bristol
‘CONSTANT VIGILANCE!’ as Professor Moody always says… Today there’s been a couple of updates from Staffordshire Police following some recent criminal activity. It seems there’s a bit of a pattern going around of distraction tactics, whereby a criminal uses a false identity, usually a salesman or a member of the Water, Gas or Electric Board. … More Recent Local Crime Updates: Distraction Tactics and Burglary
Just spreading the word to help out with this one: Officers were called to Furlong Road at around 10.30pm on Friday 30 September following a report of a fight. A 15-year-old boy had sustained a head injury and was taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire for treatment. He was discharged a short time … More Assault in Tunstall – Police Looking for Witnesses
The Blue Glove Boxing Academy, which is run by Staffordshire Police officers, is in need of a new home in Stoke-on-Trent. Boxing sessions are currently held on an ad-hoc basis at the Wallace Centre in Abbey Hulton, but the Academy wants to set up a permanent base of its own which can be used during … More New Home Needed for Local Boxing Academy
Staffordshire Police have issued a warning today to remember your home security, in light of ‘several recent burglaries across the south of the county’. Of course, this advice applies all the time, not just in higher-risk times! Is your home safe? Properties in the Rugeley, Stafford, Cannock and Uttoxeter areas were targeted by offenders. The … More Security Warning from Staffs Police
Today, Staffs Police issued this warning following a recent incident. In addition to the police’s advice, always remember that you can call the company they profess to represent, and check their ID that they should provide before taking the chain off or even opening the door – this includes police officers and community workers! If … More ‘Beware of Bogus Callers’–Staffs Police Update
‘Visible Justice’ will be taking place from 09:00 on Monday the 25th of July. Working with the Magistrates court service staff, Staffordshire Police will be publishing the details of cases being dealt with across Staffordshire on their website. The event will also be published widely on the force’s numerous Twitter and Facebook accounts. It will … More Visible Justice–A New Initiative from Staffordshire Police
Evolutionary Self-Protection 