true cost of a home burglary

The True Cost of a Home Burglary

A home burglary will impact you and your family in many ways. A big hit to your pocketbook is one of the most obvious effects. But, lost productivity and emotional effects are also common for victims.  It is important to understand the true cost of a home burglary. Stolen Property Your loss of property is...

Remove Temptation - shut down crimes of opportunity

Removing Temptation – Shutting Down Crimes of Opportunity

Recent online posts reveal people waking in the morning to discover thieves have rifled through their cars during the night and taken items. Not surprisingly, replies indicate others on the same street or nearby experienced the same thing on the same night! The common thread almost every time is that the car doors were left...

No Tricks, Just Treats! Halloween Safety Tips.

Costumes have been ordered and the house is decorated.  Empty storefronts have been temporarily converted to Halloween stores and bulk candy fills the shelves of every store.  It is that time again – Halloween!  With so much fun to be had with parties and trick or treating, also keep in mind these Halloween safety tips....

10 Ways to Secure your Home while you are on Vacation

Ahhh….summer vacation. Time to unplug, relax, unwind and have some fun with friends or loved ones. The summer months see the highest number of burglaries, often due to people being away. So, while you’re scrambling to find sunscreen and other vacation necessities, don’t forget to secure your home while you’re away. 1. Stop Mail and Newspapers...

Safe Travels – Tips for Preparing for Vacation

A number of recent news stories reported deaths, assault and poisoning in the Dominican Republic. These incidents raise the question of how safe it is to travel. The US Department of State four-level travel advisory system provides guidance on precautions for countries around the world.  Level four is “Do not Travel” and Level One is...

Where should you Hide your Valuables?

You’re ready to go on vacation. You’ve packed your bags, boarded the pets and dropped a spare key off with a friend. Right before you walk out the door, you spy your grandmother’s pearls dangling from the jewelry box. You think about the other valuable items in your home, from jewelry to electronics. Other than a safe-deposit...

What you Need to Know about Water Safety

Swim team season is just around the corner and summer vacations to the beach or lake will soon follow. With the fun of water activities comes the need to remain vigilant about water safety for the whole family. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “every day, about ten people die from unintentional...

Keeping your Kids Safe Online

Teaching our kids to be safe out in the world has always been a core part of parenting.  From “Stranger Danger” to looking both ways before crossing the street, we know how to equip them to be aware and alert. But what about the cyber world?  Keeping your kids safe online is a whole different...

Being Watched: Recreational Drones and your Privacy

You may be surprised by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for recreational drones over private property.  The surprise is that they don’t have any rules for those scenarios. They do require registration of the drone and have some restrictions on flying near airports, over sporting events and after dark. But from a privacy perspective,...

What to do if you Witness Animal Cruelty

For most people, pets are part of the family.  As such, they are loved and cared for and often even pampered.  But for others, animals are not rated with the same attention and devotion. You may see an animal being abused or neglected and not know what to do.  Report animal cruelty through your local...

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