While law enforcement personnel in most areas may be exemplary in respect to their training, equipment, and leadership, resources are usually limited. Law enforcement personnel are to enforce laws within their jurisdiction and to protect the public generally. But they have no specific obligation to protect any given member of society. As individuals we are ultimately responsible for the protection of ourselves, our loved ones, and our property. In times of economic stress, crimes against people and property can become epidemic. Without the right attitude and intellectual tools it is just a...