Shopping in person during the holiday season can be a fun way to soak up the festive spirit, but it may be hard to avoid hassles while navigating crowded malls, parking lots and shopping centers. Here are some smart tips for stress-free Christmas shopping at the mall. 1. Be Aware of Your Surroundings Holiday crowds…

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how we travel. They’re convenient, often affordable and available at the touch of a button. But as with any form of transportation, safety should always come first. Let’s explore essential tips for rideshare safety. 1. Verify Your Ride Before Stepping In It’s easy to be eager for…

It’s important to teach kids about stranger safety. In the past this may have been called “stranger danger,” however using this terminology implies all strangers are dangerous, and anyone they know is not dangerous. Perhaps the topic should be called “personal safety.” Kids need to know what to do in tricky situations whether the adult…

Tricksters are everywhere trying to fool you into giving them your personal info or money. Their methods have become increasingly sophisticated, and almost anyone can fall for them. How can you tell if it is an imposter scam? This guide will outline some simple yet effective steps to safeguard yourself from falling victim. Watch Out…

Some say this is the “most wonderful time of the year” in Texas. No, not back-to-school time, but the beginning of high school football season! We look forward to hearing the crash of football pads, the roar of the crowd and the band playing the school fight song. And in Texas high school stadiums can…

See Something, Say Something Awareness Day is September 25 this year. Created by the US Department of Homeland Security, the #SeeSayDay Campaign reminds all of us to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and to report it to law enforcement. Originally launched to determine and report terrorist-type activity, the idea behind it can also…

As people slowly start thinking about vacations for the first time in over a year, there is more than just the virus threat to consider. Keep in mind these tourist tips for both planning your big trip and staying safe when traveling. Before you Leave Prepare for your trip by doing the following: Research. Most…

Exercise can be fun in the great outdoors, but walking, running or biking on a popular trail can also hold risks. Attackers often see walking paths and trails as an opportunity for them to strike. They may follow women joggers into the bathroom off the trail or pull them off their bikes and assault them….

An unknown car is seen driving through the neighborhood, going up and down streets slowly, with no apparent destination. Someone comes to the door in the early evening selling something or taking a survey. He is not in uniform and has no vehicle nearby.  You are waiting in line to order a drink and the…

You are waiting at the drive-through ATM behind a woman alone in her car. She finishes her transaction and pulls out. But instead of leaving the bank, she pulls up out of the way and sits in her car. Your first thought, “Is she lying in wait for me to finish my transaction and rob…