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Theft is most often a crime of opportunity - if your car looks easy to break into or steal, thieves will be drawn to it.
This article discusses How to Conduct a Basic Crime Scene Investigation. If you're anything like me, you enjoy the TV episodes of CSI-Miami, New York, and all the shows that depict the...
Internet fraud and scams are on the rise. There probably are very few people who read this article who have not had at least a phishing email arrive in the inbox of their email account. According...
Whatever you do this year try not to become a statistic. If at all possible don't be a victim of crime. Concentrate on raising your level of awareness. If you avoid getting harmed, there will be...
A safer residence for yourself and your family is a huge responsibility, but one that can't be ignored. For up-to-date information, call, visit, or download articles from the police department,...
Our schools should be safe havens for our students. They should be free of violence and criminal activity. And while a smaller percentage of students are victims of a serious violent crime at...
The classic whodunit or puzzle mystery continues to delight its readers as it has since the golden age of the mystery in the thirties and forties. Whether you prefer a gentile British style...
Drug dealing is a crime that impacts every major American city and small town on some level. To report drug dealing in your area, follow these steps.
Is your job moving you to a new location and you don't know anything about the city? Are you tired of the crime in your neighborhood and you want to find a safer place to live in your county? ...
We all make mistakes in our life and we all must face them one day. Dealing with a drug crime or crimes is a serious thing. Before and after you face this situation the road back to a peaceful and...
The old adage holds true, "if something seems too good to be true, it probably is." In the past few years, the internet has made its way into every aspect of our lives from emailing to shopping...
Your life may depend on the competence of your attorney. When your funds are limited, or your time is limited, you need the best representation. Following are a few simple areas to review to...
Headline crime, gangster, drugs, serial killers, terrorist attack. If you are like me you know families that has been destroyed because of substances abuse or drugs, on going drug sales increases...
When you witness a crime or you are a victim, you will have to be prepared when you call the police. They are going to ask you for the specific details of the crime. They want to know: Who, what,...
Cleaning up a crime scene is not for the faint of heart, but it is a high paying job. In large cities, this career can pay more than six figures and it does not require a college degree. CTS...
A recent alleged sexual assault by four teenage boys on a 15-year-old girl in California garnered national attention - but not for the reason you may think. While the rape was terrible on its own,...
It’s getting tougher for criminals to hit the places they always did. Fast food stores and gas stations have security systems and buzzers to alert police to goings on. Burglary and home invasion...
In the United States, illegal drug possession can carry penalties as serious as prison time or as mild as a small fine. Citizens wishing to anonymously report offenders may do so through various...
Revenge, they say, is a dish best served cold. What this means is that if you are still burning with anger and passionately seeking vengeance for something, you will probably not get a good...
You are undergoing questioning by police about a crime you didn't commit. Officers are making accusatory statements and demanding answers. You feel frightened and confused. Keep your wits about...
Sherlock Holmes wasn't so smart; he just knew how to do his job well.
Criminologists study society and try to determine patterns that can cause crime. They conduct research at crime scenes and in different neighborhoods, courts, jails and prisons, and they write...
It would be a crime to enter the security business without following these steps.
When a violent crime or suicide takes place the scene left behind may need extensive decontamination. The cleaning of a crime scene is left to the owner of the home or building. Not only would...
How do you know if you'd really like being a CSI? What things should you consider and where do you start?
Facing a weeks or months-long trial as a prospective juror? Dreading the loss of income and the constraints on your freedom? Ironically, in the "free-est" country on Earth, we are...
I am currently a Security Guard in Orlando, FL. I have seen my fair share of scum bags who just want to cause problems. I have to deal with these people in a civilised manner when ever possible....
Filing a police report helps law enforcement officials locate and apprehend criminals, find stolen property and track crime trends in your area. Although the procedure for filing a police report...
I am going to tell you how to get what you want from your police contact, regardless of whether it is on a traffic stop, reporting a crime and/or are a victim of that crime.
When an individual becomes the victim of a violent crime, it is a devastating experience. A violent crime occurs when an offender makes threats, or actually does use any type of force upon another...
You have been a crime victim and now you cannot sleep. What is your solution? Will you ever get any sleep? Yes, you will. Follow some or all of these solutions and you might find yourself...
It often seems like the media is a constant stream of news involving crimes carried out upon good, unsuspecting people. This article explains how you can lessen your chances of being a victim to...
Often crime scenes involve vehicles or in some cases the vehicle is the crime scene! Therefore, it is very important for the crime scene investigator to know how to photograph the vehicle...
Because the world now utilizes the internet, internet fraud or crime is on the rise. If you have been defrauded or have been the victim of an internet crime including identity theft, there are a...
National Night Out is a national effort to strengthen police and community involvement while promoting crime prevention. An estimated 15,000 communities across the US are expected to participate....
If you have a gun of any type: Shot gun, Rifle, hand gun, etc. and it comes up missing, the law says, you have a legal obligation to report the gun missing IMMEDIATELY! That same day that you...
No matter what your age, you can be on guard against crime. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the National Crime Prevention Council and the Maryland Community Crime Prevention Institute.
Neighborhoods often unwittingly host drug labs, located within otherwise low-crime areas. If you suspect a house in your neighborhood is being used as a drug lab, follow these steps to alert the...
TV shows and movies have brought a lot of attention to the job of crime scene cleaners. Becoming one isn't as difficult as other jobs in the law enforcement field. It is a great way to get your...
Vigilantes shun law and order and take matters into their own hands. When a crime is committed, they take it upon themselves to catch the perpetrator and bring him to justice. Typically vigilantes...
Donna sold firecrackers to a group of teenagers, even though a city ordinance prohibited the use of firecrackers in that area. While demonstrating the proper usage of the firecrackers, Donna...
Being released from prison can be an exciting yet scary experience. There are many decisions to be made about how to return to the real world and how to provide for oneself. Not the least of these...
Crimes among young adults on college campuses and college towns are alarmingly high and on the rise. The parents are often unaware of the epidemic and issue because more often than not, campus...
The world is full of deviants and sexual perverts and by law you have a right to know. Because knowing gives you power to protect yourself and your children from the threats of harm. But remember...
Have you ever had a crime committed against you such as your car broken into, your lawn mower stolen, lost your wallet or had your bicycle stolen and you were not sure if you should call the...
The recession has caused crime to increase drastically . Stealing from others seems to be the only way out for some. Car jacking is no stranger to us. Since it is a growing problem in cities...
From physical assault and robbery to rape and murder, juvenile crime can be terrifying. There are ways, however, to avoid becoming a victim. For example, the way you dress can either increase or...
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sex crime, you may benefit by attending a victims support group. Hospitals and nonprofit organizations throughout the country have created safe...
The so-called date rape drug is actually a group of several powerful sedatives that affect behavior and impair impairment. The drugs can be slipped into drinks from soda to alcohol, though in...
Sex crimes include rape, attempted rape (which is referred to in some states as sexual assault) and incest. The violation of your body makes it be hard to know what to do immediately after a sex...
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