It is important to stay warm and comfortable in the winter. Be aware of the potential dangers with furnaces and other heating sources. Heat Safety Tips Your should inspect your furnace yearly. Make sure it is working efficiently and ensure that there is no serious problem that could be dangerous. Check that all switches and…
Vehicle security can get complicated. Many apartment complex, townhouse and condominium communities require occupants to park their vehicles in designated spaces that can be easily associated with a particular dwelling. Often, these parking spaces actually have dwelling-numbers painted on the concrete, asphalt or curbstone. Unfortunately, when your assigned spaces are empty, it’s obvious to criminals that you’re away. In…
Most burglars prefer to enter an empty house. They want to get in and out quickly. The first thing they look for is anything that indicates no one is home. Dead giveaways include: open garage doors, no cars and no noise. Even if you don’t have a garage, the absence of vehicles and silence can…
Security tips are important. If you listen to the evening news you might be convinced that eminent danger is lurking. Practically in every corner and hidden in every shadow. On the other hand, the media focuses on crimes and chaos. This present a skewed image of the state of our nation. Although it is true…
Vehicle thefts is no fun. If you drive a car it’s probably on the list of “most likely to be s”. According to statistics from the Highway Loss Data Institute. A recent study gauged the potential for vehicle theft. The studies look at these vehicles with the highest frequency of theft claims. The top 10…
Scamming season, winter holidays it’s the most wonderful time of the year! However, it is also a very active time of the year for con men and scam artists. There seems to be no limit to the creative ways they devise to prey on the unsuspecting. If you think all scam artists look and sound…
Being able to anticipate, recognize and appraise a crime risk situation can significantly reduce your level of risk. Test your crime prevention knowledge in these common situations: 1. Burglars most frequently enter a residence by: Picking a lock Breaking a window Removing hinge pins Using an unlocked door or window. 2. Sliding glass patio doors…
Avoid stalking, you don’t have to be a movie star, or wealthy, or extraordinary in any way to become the target of a stalker. There is no way to predict who will become the focal point of a stalker’s obsessive-compulsive behavior, but there are ways to recognize the signals of a potential stalker’s behavior. His…
Avoid scammers, You may have listed your phone number on the Do Not Call List. But, don’t surprise yourself if your telephone rings and the friendly voice on the other end of the line says, “Hello … due to your outstanding credit, you are eligible to receive a low-interest credit card with no annual fee. All I…
While many of us may have several close friends where we work, most coworkers remain casual acquaintances to many of those they work with. By its very nature, this professional relationship with coworkers can lead employees to feel that there is an inherent sense of safety and security at the workplace. However, numerous events in recent years…
Exercise Tips, whether you go for an early morning run or a leisurely evening amble, remember that visibility should be a major concern during the low-visibility hours of dawn, dusk and at night. Even if your activity is just a relaxing stroll, if it takes you onto a roadway, it is to your advantage to…
Robberies, muggings and other violent crimes can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. The fortunate part is that there are ways to protect yourself. The first way, and perhaps the most important thing you can do, is arm yourself with knowledge. Criminals want to prey on “easy” targets. Don’t be one! Always look alert and…