These days, nowhere is immune to crime, even churches and synagogues. In the last few years, there have been news stories of arson, violent crime, and even sexual assault taking place in our nation’s holiest places. Your church or synagogue may not be as safe as it seems initially, especially if you spend time there […]

Should you be worried about convicted child molesters living in your neighborhood? If you think this is none of your business, or that your children are safe from them, think again. According to the US Department of Justice, forty percent of convicted offenders will repeat their crimes within a year of being released from jail. […]

If you are the owner of a retail business, you’re probably aware of security alarms, surveillance cameras, and other tried-and-true ways of protecting your investment from theft. However, there are three small investments you should consider to strengthen the security of your business. Did you know that something as small as a pen can have […]

Even strangers can tell a lot about you from your voice. Besides your gender, approximate age, and place of origin, your voice can also suggest your personality, whether you speak timidly or confidently. A voice changer is a device that hides your real voice by changing the pitch and tone so that you’re able to […]

These days, many women seem to carry everything but the kitchen sink in their purse. Even guys carry more and more of the essentials in their pocket or wallet. When your purse or wallet is stolen, it can mean a major upheaval in your daily life, as you’re now left without all of these necessities. […]

There is a lot of advice out there about whether or not you should try to keep your purse or wallet from being taken by an attacker. Preventive measures are crucial, of course, for avoiding this scenario, but what happens if you are face to face with someone demanding your money? Should you just hand […]

Are you worried about getting locked out of your home, but wary of keeping a key outside for fear that a burglar might find it? This fear is probably well-placed; nearly all burglars will automatically look under doormats and flower pots to find the hidden key. If this realization has made you wonder what you […]

The recent furor over the introduction of body-scanning devices used to scan passengers as they pass through airport security serves to remind us all that the post-911 world is much different than earlier decades in terms of public security. “Pre-911” is a term used to mark a simpler time, in the United States as well […]

Living alone can be an exciting new experience for anyone. Living by your own rules rather than following someone else’s desires and routines can feel liberating, but it also comes with some important safety concerns. Especially if you are a woman, living alone requires more precautions in order to stay safe. In order to minimize […]

If you depend on public transportation to get to work or school, then you surely understand how scary it can be sometimes. Whether you take a train, bus or fast transit system, public transportation will put you face to face with hundreds of strangers along the way. How can you protect yourself? 1) Carry a […]