holiday package theft prevention

Holiday Package Theft Prevention

As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to gift-giving, celebrations and, of course, online shopping. But with the convenience of doorstep deliveries also comes a rising risk of package theft, especially during this high-traffic season. Porch pirates know this is prime time for valuable deliveries left unattended. Follow these tips for holiday package theft...

protecting community mailboxes

Protecting Community Mailboxes

Many newer neighborhoods use community mailboxes instead of each home having theirs onsite. Apartment complexes also rely on this setup for mail delivery for their residents. While this makes it easier for the mail carrier to deliver, it also opens up the possibility of theft on a wider scale. A recent video has been circulating...

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Helping your Pets Beat the Heat

As temperatures are already soaring, staying cool is on the top of everyone’s list. Don’t forget about pets this summer as well. Make sure you have everything in place to help them beat the heat. The Red Cross even offers an online course for dog and cat first aid. If the temperatures are too hot...

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Preventing Squatters at your Property

Did you know there is no criminal law in Texas against squatting? While the process to take over ownership of a property via squatter’s rights is long and cumbersome, the actual act of living in a property that you have no legal claim to is much too easy. State legislators have brought this up as...

Make Nightly Home Safety a Habit

According to the Harvard Business Review, a routine is not the same as a habit. You can turn a routine into a habit. But it is important to pick wisely those behaviors you want to turn into a habit.  Establishing a habit requires some attention and concentration, and is not as simple as some would...

idle hands

Idle Hands Looking for Mischief

As summer break from school starts to draw to a close, many young people have returned from vacation, finished camps and boredom has set in. For most this means sleeping late and getting that summer reading assignment done. For a few though, idle hands are a formula for mischief-making. Petty crime always goes up in...

How much Freedom to Give Kids this Summer

School is out. That means kids running around the neighborhood and biking to friends’ houses. Some neighborhoods have an environment where parents feel safe allowing children as young as 8-10 some freedom.  But how much summer freedom is truly safe for kids of all ages? The Good Ole Days Gen X parents fondly remember the...

security measures at work

Security Measures at Work

With so many people in one place, a workplace can be an easy target for thieves, vandals and other criminals. Taking a few security measures can increase safety for everyone and deter criminal activity. Common Sense Precautions If you know a majority of people at your company or in your building, you may not take...

Have a Happy (and Safe!) Halloween

How to Have a Happy (and Safe!) Halloween

Halloween is a highlight of the year for kids – candy, parties, costumes and staying out late – of course it is! Parents may worry about hidden safety hazards, so here is information on how to have a happy and safe Halloween. For Parents and Tricker-or-Treaters When out trick-or-treating, make sure everyone has a buddy...

Employee Safety After Dark!

As the dreaded weekend approaches when Daylight Savings ends, the days are already seeming shorter. Once we officially “fall back,” it will be dark before most people even leave the office. What can a business owner do to help with employee safety after dark? We’ll Leave the Light on for You Be sure that employees...

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