October is a month full of activities and awareness campaigns. From Breast Cancer Awareness to Red Ribbon Week (Say No to Drugs), the calendar is packed with initiatives to bring light to various issues. One other such movement is the Domestic Violence Awareness. Defined by Florida Statute 741.30 as “any assault, aggravated
We’ve all heard of the infamous lottery scam and other phone and internet scams, yet people fall for these on a regular basis. Although it’s a frequent occurrence, not all stories make the news, but occasionally an uprise in scams catches the attention of local news outlets. Recently there has been a peak in these
Every year since the inception of this organization, we have held an annual awards ceremony to recognize those Crime Watchers, police officers, and school principals who have dedicated their time and energy to this agency. With over 800,000 residents involved in one way or another, those volunteers truly make a difference in their communities. In
And just like that, summer is over and it’s time to head back to school for our students. This is an important time for families to discuss safety with their children. Although there are many back to school tips we could review, I will be highlighting just a few, due to time and space constraints. First
Imagine que usted es dueño de una propiedad, y en algunos casos esta paga, sólo para descubrir que dicha propiedad ya no es suya y ha sido robada e incluso vendida. Este tipo de fraude, conocido como robo de título de casa o robo de hipotecas, es una preocupación creciente en todo el país. A
Imagine that you own a property, and in some cases is paid off, only to find out that said property is no longer yours and has been fraudulently stolen and even sold. This kind of fraud, known as home title theft or deed theft, is a growing concern nationwide. Locally, police have received
Cada año en el primer martes de agosto, la nación celebra National Night Out. A lo mejor nunca han escuchado de este evento o a lo mejor son expertos en atender o organizarlo. La campaña fue introducida en agosto 1984 como iniciativa para promover las relaciones entre el cuerpo policial y la comunidad y así ayudar a hacer que nuestras
Every year on the first Tuesday in August, the nation celebrates National Night Out. Perhaps you’ve never heard of it before or perhaps you’re a pro at attending or organizing such event. This campaign was introduced in August of 1984 as an initiative to promote police and community unity and help make communities safer. It
As I wrote this blog, Tropical Storm Elsa was threatening our shores. Downgraded from a hurricane category 1, it still was expected to bring rain and wind to the Keys and the West side of Florida. Although we’re already a month into hurricane season, it’s wise to brush up on hurricane safety
Junio es el mes de concientización sobre la prevención del abuso de ancianos, y dado que la populación de ancianos está creciendo más rápido que todos los demás grupos de edad, es importante que protejamos a nuestros adultos mayores de los delitos contra ellos. Aunque actualmente el abuso financiero, como el robo, fraude, o explotación electrónica, es el tipo de abuso más común, los delitos físicos y sexuales también afectan a este grupo de edad. Cada año, 1