personal alarm

Pocket emergency siren

A personal alarm is a small portable device that emits a loud sound when activated, designed to attract attention or deter attackers in threatening situations.

Often carried on keychains or in pockets, these devices are popular with joggers, students, and the elderly: She keeps a personal alarm in her purse when walking home at night.

Related

whistle · siren · keychain · attack · scream · alert · protection · self-defense · loud · shriek · danger · wearable · elderly · jogger · night · walking · parking garage · purse

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Opposites
DEFENSIVE vs. OFFENSIVE SAFETY DEVICES

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Instrument for inflicting harm

firearm · handgun · pepper spray · taser · stun gun

ALERTING vs. CONCEALING

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Sound-dampening gun attachment

muffler · camouflage · noise cancellation

INDIVIDUAL vs. INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS

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Equipment preventing unauthorized access

surveillance system · collective security · burglar alarm · CCTV · perimeter defense

Family

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G