Protect Your Child from Online Predators
While online computer exploration opens a world of endless possibilities for children, expanding their horizons and exposing them to different cultures and ways of life. Parents can be putting their child at risk of being victimized as they explore the information super highway. Advances in computers and communication technology allow your children to connect with […]
Defending Yourself Against Street Thugs
Our urban community is a dangerous treacherous place today. I find it distressing that with all the robberies, assaults, home intrusions, rapes, etc. Most people don’t think about personal protection until after they or someone they know is victimized by a desperate street thug. During an assault or rape it is very unlikely that anyone, […]
Spring Is Here, Don’t Invite Yourself to Be Victimized!
Always be aware of surroundings when parking car and remove visible electronics such as; laptops, ipods, mp3 players and GPS devices. It may seem like common sense but I’m always amazed what I can see inside neighbors vehicles that are parked next to me on the street. Criminals are desperate for quick cash and leaving […]
Urban Street Smarts
Students living in an urban community especially women that commute and take classes at night. Should take precautions to reduce their chances of being victimized by sexual predators looking for an easy target. If possible, walk in a group as you go across campus or leaving the building after class walking to your vehicle in […]
BURGLAR PREVENTION
What does a BURGLAR like? Experience has shown us that burglars like many things (mostly other people’s things), but two conditions are preferred by most thieves: • An invitation, and • A fast, easy, undetected entry and exit Burglary invitations aren’t stuffed into envelopes as are birthday party invites; nor do we hang signs on […]