Practical Defense podcast
A practical approach to staying safe in our increasingly dangerous urban environments. Learn simple strategies and everyday habits from Alex Haddox that will help protect you and your loved ones from harm. Hear interviews with experts on the criminal mind and listen to stories directly from real victims. When you understand what a criminal looks for in a target, you can avoid taking on those characteristics and thus escape selection.
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PDP 277: Movie Theaters and Large-room Venues |
Saturday, 12 December 2015 |
Duration: 00:09:50 |
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Movie Theaters and Large-room Venues: We review some movie theater mass killing case studies and discuss how best to stay safe. © 2015 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: mass shooting, theater, seat, escape |
PDP 276: "Grows" and Clandestine Drug Labs |
Monday, 03 August 2015 |
Duration: 00:09:12 |
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"Grows" and Clandestine Drug Labs: We discuss how common marijuana grows and clandestine drug labs are becoming across the country on public and private lands. They are so common and dangerous, the US Forest Service has published warnings to Forest Service Employees, firefighters, backpackers and campers. Listen in to help identify a possible site early enough that it can be avoided. © 2015 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: grow, marijuana, drug lab, clandestine, hike, hunt, forest, camping |
PDP 275: Security Professionals Podcast Announcement |
Friday, 03 July 2015 |
Duration: 00:01:24 |
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Security Professionals Podcast Announcement - Security Professionals Podcast is live! Look for it on iTunes, Stitcher and directly from our website: Security-Training-Center.com/podcast. © 2015 Palladium Education,® Inc. |
PDP 274: Animal Encroachment |
Sunday, 14 June 2015 |
Duration: 00:10:25 |
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Animal Encroachment - We discuss how environmental changes can force wild animals and humans into direct conflict. Safety plans should include considerations for wild and feral animals. © 2015 Palladium Education,® Inc. |
PDP 273: Where Have You been? |
Saturday, 13 June 2015 |
Duration: 00:09:39 |
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Where Have You Been? - Practical Defense is back on the air! Alex shares where he has been and the future of the show. © 2015 Palladium Education,® Inc. |
Practical Defense 272 - Mailbag |
Sunday, 27 October 2013 |
Duration: 00:10:02 |
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Mailbag - We share listener comments, suggests and feedback. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: email, listener, feedback, story, advice, viewer, voicemail Addalock by Rishon Inc. |
Practical Defense 271 - Password Managers |
Monday, 21 October 2013 |
Duration: 00:14:24 |
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Password Managers - We discuss computer and mobile device password management and tools. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: password, manager, management, 1Password, computer, mobile, device, iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Windows, OsX, Secure 1Password by AgileBits Inc. Miller Bros Expeditions |
Practical Defense 270 - Gas Station Sliders |
Monday, 30 September 2013 |
Duration: 00:06:05 |
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Gas Station Sliders - Criminals are stealing from vehicles while the victim is distracted at the gas pump. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: crime, robbery, car, slider, window, vehicle, door, gas, station ABC News: 'Sliders' Snatching Valuables From Cars Across US |
Practical Defense 269 - Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 3 |
Monday, 23 September 2013 |
Duration: 00:12:20 |
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Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 3 - We conclude our discussion of video surveillance cameras for the home. Part 3 examines indoor and outdoor cameras, Wi-Fi connections, POE, and DVRs. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery, video, camera, surveillance |
Practical Defense 268 - Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 2 |
Sunday, 15 September 2013 |
Duration: 00:10:03 |
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Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 2 - We discuss video surveillance cameras for the home: motion sensors and lighting considerations. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery, video, camera, surveillance |
Practical Defense 267 - Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 1 |
Sunday, 01 September 2013 |
Duration: 00:10:00 |
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Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 1 - We discuss video surveillance cameras for the home. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery, video, camera, surveillance |
Practical Defense 266 - My Home Was Burglarized |
Monday, 26 August 2013 |
Duration: 00:11:57 |
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My Home Was Burglarized - We review my recent home burglary, the course of events and the aftermath. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: daytime, daylight, crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery |
Practical Defense 265 - Shopping Cart Snatches |
Monday, 12 August 2013 |
Duration: 00:08:08 |
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Shopping Cart Snatches - Use the shopping cart child security belt to secure your purse against theft. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: shopping cart, trolly, grocery store, theft |
Practical Defense 264 - Daytime Burglaries |
Sunday, 28 July 2013 |
Duration: 00:09:11 |
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Daytime Burglaries - We analyze current trends in home burglaries and discuss some ways to defend against them. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: daytime, daylight, crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery |
Practical Defense 263 - Zimmerman Lessons Learned with Marty Hayes |
Sunday, 21 July 2013 |
Duration: 00:39:58 |
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Zimmerman Lessons Learned with Marty Hayes - Marty Hayes, President of the Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network stops by for a chat. We discuss some of the self-defense legal lessons that can be learned from the case. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: lessons learned, stand your ground, George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, Marty Hayes |
Practical Defense 262 - Legalizing Drugs |
Monday, 15 July 2013 |
Duration: 00:11:12 |
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Legalizing Drugs - We discuss the war on drugs, drug and money motives for burglary and robbery and how illegal drugs destroy lives. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: narcotics, drugs, illegal, robber, burglar, legalization, crime, cartel |
Practical Defense 261 - Throw Away Wallet |
Monday, 8 July 2013 |
Duration: 00:11:48 |
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Throw Away Wallet - We discuss the "throw away wallet" as a tool to help prevent further crime after a mugging and how to create one. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: wallet, mugging, robber, burglar, plan, scenario, money clip |
Practical Defense 260 - 299 Days |
Sunday, 30 June 2013 |
Duration: 00:41:21 |
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299 Days - We discuss prepping and writing with Novelist Glen Tate, author of the 299 Days series. © 2013 Palladium Education,® Inc. keywords: 299 Days, Glen Tate, interview, prepping, planning, collapse Links: 299 Days by Glen Tate |
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