"Cops and Robbers," was a game I played in school when I was young.
There were two teams.
One team was known as cops, another team was called the robbers.
The cops would run after the robbers and it was just fun when we played this game at the huge school ground covered with grass (Philippine Normal College).
Most of my playmates were boys and I was able to beat them.
When everyone in the team was captured, and I was the only one left (I ran fast) I would tag on those who were captured and they would be free and run again.
I remember I ran fast and the opponents couldn't just get me.
Laugh! But that was just a game.
Real robbers could be scary and might be dangerous.
These situations in real life could be a matter of life and death.
You will not laugh, but cry! According to an expert and licensed criminologist Don Juanito Flores, "There are two classifications of this kind.
We call them a robber if it's a forced entry, or we can call them a thief if it's a silent attack.
" The robbers are forceful.
They could unlock doors or acquire duplicate keys.
The thieves, on the other hand, would enter windows and entries, silently.
In case these happen, call the authorized persons immediately, like the police, a community guarding station, or a security officer.
Perhaps, homes can be armed with a licensed hand gun, a.
45 calibre pistol, or a shot gun.
Also, if you are in the countryside, get some geese (geese are noisy when they see a stranger)or dogs.
In the city, a guard dog can help like a Doberman or a German Shepherd.
Here are some tips to avoid being robbed: 1.
Check doors and windows all the time.
Double- check locks, especially at night and in the afternoons.
2.
Get a flashlight and an emergency kit ready everyday.
3.
Maintain your place to be well-lighted.
4.
If you prefer, install a CCTV camera.
5.
Above all, pray that there will be no bad guys.
In my opinion, in some of the village houses that had been attacked, the robber's entries were in the kitchen door/gate.
Others were through the windows.
The robber and thief pass through roof, trees, when its dark and in some places where the gates and walls are too high (very secluded atmosphere).
Also, in those places where there is less security or authority visibility.
But then, just be careful with your lives - and that is all that matters.
Be safe!