Do you ever take a moment to think about your safety and whether you’re doing all you can to protect yourself from crime? Have you ever considered how you might react if faced with a nightmare situation?
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s annual National Personal Safety Day aims to raise awareness of simple, practical measures that everybody can take to avoid violence and aggression and live safer, more confident lives. To mark the event, The Handpicked Collection will donate 15% from sales of our personal safety accessories for a whole week (Sunday 9 October to Sunday 16 October).
Why not take this opportunity to get a few Christmas presents that also offer peace of mind to your friends and family members? You could be their own personal guardian angel!
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When under threat, women often find that they are unable to scream. Named after the Hindu Goddess of Speech, “ila”, the alarms in the collection are designed to scream on their behalf in order to shock and disorientate an attacker or thief, and to attract attention. The ila DUSK (£15) is a stylish charm that hangs conveniently from a handbag or backpack and, when activated by simply pulling the chain, emits an ear-piercing 130dB woman’s scream, giving precious seconds to get away.
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Most women get their keys out of their bags in advance of approaching the front door or car, so the ila PEBBLE (£9.95) key-ring alarm is literally on hand in case of an attack close to the home or vehicle. The ila PEBBLE releases a 130dB siren.
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For enthusiastic joggers, the ila SPORT (£19.50) is a stylish pedometer, calorie counter and personal alarm. Clipped unobtrusively to sports clothing, the ila SPORT is easily activated with one hand, and can be switched off to avoid false alarms.
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Whether at home or away, placed on the floor against the door inside a room, the innovative ila WEDGE (£14.95) emits a siren when activated, which will scare off a potential attacker or thief, warn the victim that they have an unwanted visitor and alert neighbours.
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The ila HOOK (£14.50) is a bag hook that attaches to any counter top or table, from which you can hang your bag so you can always keep it close at hand. Also contains a built-in compact mirror. Please note: this product does not feature an alarm.
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The ila WORDLOCK (£6.95) locks with letters rather than numbers so you can set it to a memorable word. TSA-approved, so luggage won’t be forced open by airport security in the US. Please note: this product does not feature an alarm.
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A note about The Suzy Lamplugh Trust
In 1986 Suzy Lamplugh, a 25 year old estate agent, disappeared after she went to meet an unknown client. So far her body has not been found. She has been presumed murdered and legally declared dead. Her parents, Paul and Diana Lamplugh, believed that Suzy was simply unaware of the possible dangers that individuals can face in society. Paul and Diana founded the Trust to highlight the risks people face and to offer advice, action and support to minimise those risks. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s mission is to raise awareness of the importance of personal safety and to provide solutions that effect change in order to help people to avoid violence and aggression and live safer, more confident lives.
For more information about National Personal Safety Day please visit www.suzylamplugh.org/npsd2011