A personal alarm system for efficiently alerting individuals nearby that
the user is possibly in danger. The personal alarm system includes a power
source, a switch unit, and a speaker electronically connected to a control
unit and positioned within an apparel member. A pin member is removably
positioned within a receptacle of the switch unit with a cord member
attached to the pin member. The cord member extends through an aperture
within the apparel member for providing access thereto external of the
apparel member. In the event of a perceived emergency, the wearer of the
apparel member pulls upon the cord member thereby removing the pin member
from the switch unit thereby causing the speaker to emit an audible
warning sound.
