Robbery is a unique crime because it threatens both our person and property. In America, robbery accounts for over one-third of all violent crimes. Forty percent of robberies were classified as forceful without a weapon. Unlike many other crimes, studies show that up to 90 percent of all robbers are strangers to their victims. There are some common sense things you can...

Taking a proactive approach against crime is the best way to avoid falling victim. Statistics show that nearly 1 in 10 US households will be be victimized by burglary. The profile of the "typical" American family has changed, this change will give way to many more opportunities for criminals. Today there are many more single person households and two income earner residences....

Residential security has become a hot topic over the last year and we believe it will become a major priority for most Americans over the next five years. Crime rates continue to rise and at the heart of it are burglaries and home invasions. One proactive step you can take today is to improve the security lighting at all entry ways. This...

Before we had pepper spray, stun guns or taser devices the security device of choice for many was a dog! Yes, man's best friend, has the keen instinct to protect it's owners property. Many convicted criminals suggest that a dog is one of the most effective deterrents to a host of residential crimes. Dogs have a much better sense of hearing and...

Securing the inside of your home is just as important as making sure the exterior is safe. The two go hand and hand; yet many of us neglect to do what's necessary to protect the interior of your residence. Here is a very simple yet comprehensive list. Don't allow anyone into your home unless you can verify that they have a valid...

If you don't think "stalking" is a serious problem in our country think again. The Department of Justice released the findings of a 12 month study on nonfatal stalking victimization in the U.S. This was the largest and most comprehensive study of it's kind. The overall study was supplemented by the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and sponsored by the Office on...