Preparing for winter weather involves more than just buying salt and hot chocolate. Stock up on non-perishables, like canned goods, and make sure you have adequate medical supplies and prescriptions. I have worked winter storms that have wrecked havoc on the unprepared – cold weather can kill – and it can cause accidents that kill […]
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Using an ATM Safely
ATM Security and using an ATM safely requires awareness and a little planning. Just because an ATM machine is open and available 24- hours a day doesn’t mean it is safe to use it. Most ATM robberies occur at night between 8:00 PM and midnight. Makeup of the Typical Suspect The typical ATM robber are […]
How to Avoid Crime While Parked
I want to share a short article on how to go about how to avoid crime while parked. A parked vehicle, specifically an unattended vehicle is a magnet for theft. I went to a sponsored a workshop in Memphis. We were to plan how to respond to a catastrophic earthquake on the New Madrid Fault-line. […]
How to Avoid Violent Crimes
Avoiding Violent Crimes is something that takes awareness and common sense. A mindset that enhances personal safety takes effort and constant vigilance, but it is not the same as acting all barney fife. Col. Jeff Cooper had the right idea when it came to avoiding violent crimes when he established his color codes. You can […]