There isn’t a more dangerous and unpredictable career than that of law enforcement. Every year nationwide, we lose officers in the line of duty to murders, car or motorcycle accidents, on the job injuries, illnesses, and recently to COVID. Aside from the physical perils law enforcement agents face, there’s also the psychological
We’re all aware of the war on drugs campaign that started in the 70’s and has spilled over the decades until present day, but a most recent epidemic has taken the country by storm. Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. The opioid overdose epidemic is a
Oh love...For the most part, everyone is looking for that forever partner to share their life with. It is a wonderful feeling to love and be loved. In today’s day and age, online dating has become a popular method to meet “the one”. Of course, traditional modes to meet someone still stand,
Recent incidents of road rage have made news locally, especially because these cases have resulted in the victims being gunned down on the highway. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have seen a sharp increase of these cases; perhaps because the pandemic has introduced new stressors into people’s lives or exacerbated
A common misconception about suicidal talk and suicidal attempts is that it’s a bid for attention or a “cry for help.” Kids who speak of killing themselves are dismissed as being overly dramatic, but a threat of suicide should never be over looked. A leading cause of suicide is an underlying mental
Dating is an integral part of people’s lives that many experience for the first time as teenagers. Once a milestone for high schoolers, romantic relationships have been blooming in earlier teen’s lives, as early as 12 or 13. A healthy relationship requires open communication, safety, trust, and respect. Teens are still developing
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” - Dalai Lama Sometimes it may feel that the world we live in is riddled with hate, negativity, and uncaring, rude individuals. People are all out for themselves without regard to how they treat others or how their actions can impact someone else. In
Some of us may have heard or even said something in the likes of “I totally Facebook stalked him/her!” or “We should totally stalk him/her.” Using the term in such content lessens the seriousness of this act, but the truth of the matter is that stalking shouldn’t be taken so lightly as
A form of modern day slavery exists all around us, and not just nationally, but worldwide. You may have seen local ads or PSA’s addressing this problem or have heard on the news about sex trafficking rings, but what exactly is human trafficking and how can you spot and report this crime?
In the crime prevention world, we often refer to the Crime Prevention Triangle, a concept which states that in order for a crime to occur, all three of the elements in that triangle must exist – desire, ability, and opportunity. If we can eliminate any one of these elements, a crime has not occurred. I won’t go into much detail for this blog,