02/13/2023
Our newest video!
In general, if not interrupted, most pedestrians with somewhere to go walk from Point A to Point B. From their car towards the grocery store entrance. From the lobby of their office building to the burrito cart at the corner. From their residence to the park down the street. You get the idea.
Suppose you habitually observe people as they walk from place to place. In that case, you may notice some individuals occasionally become distracted or have their attention drawn to something in their environment, resulting in a sudden alteration from their original path. Envision the person walking straight down the sidewalk on 5th Avenue in New York City, having their attention drawn to a dazzling window display and suddenly veering towards the glass to get a better look. Or someone walking through a shopping mall spotting a $20 bill floating across the tile floor and moving quickly in its direction to scoop it up. The lure of something exciting or valuable resulted in an immediate and recognizable deviation in their .
Criminals can often behave in the exact same manner. As they attempt to identify a potential target, they look for that "moment of opportunity." And when that moment strikes, something "clicks," motivating them to act. If they are operating on foot, this can result in a sudden or unusual disruption in their path. This video will show you six different criminal events where this "moment" is clearly detectable.
Try to enhance your personal situational awareness as you go about your day. Limit your distractions. Practice your observation skills. Watch people! Paint a quick mental picture of what is happening with the individuals in your environment. Practice these principles if you work in a security role and are tasked with monitoring video surveillance.
Most people deviate from their path for an innocuous reason. They will be window shopping, chasing that $20 bill, or darting towards the Dunkin Donuts kiosk they spotted with no line. But if the cause is, in fact, criminal, as you'll see throughout this video, your ability to identify that "moment" may put you in a better position to respond.
CATCH the threat before the threat catches you! And ALWAYS have a plan in mind to escape any dangerous situation as quickly as possible!
