Cell phones ...can they protect you in a potential crime situation?

Question

Altho I am not one to go around constantly with a cell phone attached to my head, I have wondered whether they might also deter or help in a crime situation. For example, you see some suspicious activity and you call the police; or it looks like someone is being attacked, and you make a call.
So, I'd like to know if you've either used your cell phone for something similar, or whether you can think of how they might prevent something terrible happening to someone, or for yourself.

Answer 1

You can hit the burglar in head with it.
you should try few older Motorola models - I believe you can kill someone with them.

Answer 2

actually the main purpose of a cell phone is for people to communicate easier to others while they r on the move.i do believe,at times,when u least expected.it does come in handy for u as well as others when help is needed.provided if the battery or the phone signal is strong.its not a sure thing for protection,but it does help.still the best bet is to b cautious n prevent crime in the first place.

Answer 3

relying on a false sense of security...like faking a phone call only gets you so far.

only the dumb criminals get caught

the smart ones can see if you are really on a call or not, and as with most criminals, they can spot a victim based on fear and what you are doing and target or profile such activities

sometimes making a phone call you become the suspect or victim as attention gets diverted to you

most annoying? people you know faking to be on the phone and ignore you as you stand there

some of the crimes are meant to draw in 'good Samaritans' and you become the unlikely victim

there is no right answer, learn to go with your gut and listen to your conscience

Answer 4

i hope so...
that was one of the many reasons i got mi cell phone
although im fortunate to have never been in a situation like the one you described, i am pretty sure that if i ever will be (i hope never) that it will help prevent/deter the crime

Answer 5

This was the first reason to buy a cell phone in the first place. Keep it always in your pocket not in your purse. Nobody will suspect you have one and it'll be very handy. Trust me.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Flat tire in the middle of nowhere. Called a friend who was there in about 15 minutes. Best use ever!

Answer 8

of course, and the camera portion of the phone has helped people in some situations. One child took a photo of a man who tried to abduct him. In NYC they use the phone to identify flashers.

Answer 9

This guy tried to rob me so I clubbed him in the face with my cell phone. It tore out his left eye with the antenna.

The cell phone worked for me.

Answer 10

Yes, or, if you have one of those really old heavy phones, you could use it to beat your attacker into a bloody pulp.