Securing your Parking Facility

Did you know violent crime is more likely to occur in a parking facility than in any other commercial location? These locations are a hotspot for muggings, car thefts, sexual assault and even murder. More than 1 in 10 property crimes occur in parking facilities. And 25 percent of sexual assaults take place in parking...

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,...

Defusing Angry Customers

Imagine the scene. It’s a busy Monday morning. The lobby is full of customers, and employees are doing their best to meet everyone’s needs. Suddenly a loud voice draws attention. A customer is unhappy, and it’s only getting worse. While most people just want to be heard when they’re upset, some take it to the...

Protecting yourself on Buy, Sell, Trade (BST) Sites

Remember the days when you had to rely on garage sales or resale or consignment stores to sell your gently used items?  While both of these still exist as options, the biggest opportunity for reselling is online through Buy, Sell, Trade (BST) sites.  Everyone has heard of Craig’s List or eBay and probably even Marketplace...

Robbed at the Grocery Store!

Criminals look for easy opportunities – where someone might be vulnerable or have their guard down. That’s why you shouldn’t be on your phone when you are walking to your car at night and don’t go to the ATM at 2:00 am! But sometimes just the circumstances can make you vulnerable.  Thieves take advantage of...

Is Social Media Making You Vulnerable to Burglary?

Let’s face it, social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have become an integral part of our daily lives! Nearly 3 in 4 U.S. adults now use social media on a regular basis — a number that’s expected to increase in the years to come. While posting updates about your personal life may seem harmless...

Protect your Mail from Thieves

From smash and grabs from your car to packages disappearing off your porch, it seems nothing is safe from thieves anymore. But sometimes the criminal is looking for more than just a quick item or cash.  Those targeting mailboxes are often looking for credit cards and other private information that they can use to steal...

The Advantages of a Gated Community

Looking for your first house? Upgrading to a bigger house? Downsizing for retirement? There is a lot to consider when buying a home. In addition to the fun parts like design, location and amenities, security should be high on your list.  One of the most apparent signs of a security-minded community is the presence of gates...

Keep Thieves and Vandals Away from Holiday Decorations!

Call them Scrooge or the Grinch or just call them what they are – criminals. While it may just feel like horseplay or mischief to them, stealing or vandalizing holiday decorations is a crime.  According to a study by an insurance provider, 22.6 million Americans have had their holiday decorations stolen or vandalized. Sometimes these...

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