It is critically important that you are aware of what your children could be exposed to. Having difficult conversations about the dangers of narcotics. can save lives.

Situational awareness is key to protecting yourself when you're out shopping.

Review this safety information, especially if you won't be accompanying your children as they Trick or Treat.

As you're making your plans, review our checklist to lower the chances of coming back from vacation to realize you've been the victim of a crime. 

Scammers never stop trying to rip people off. They're constantly coming up with new tactics to trick people out of thousands of dollars,.

Report assault when it happens, even if you do not believe it to be "serious."

In almost half of all residential burglaries, thieves simply breeze in through unlocked doors or unlocked windows.

When you arrive home, if something looks questionable, like a slit screen, a broken window or open door - do not go in. Call the police from a cell phone or a neighbor's house.

When walking to your car at night, have your keys in your hand and be ready to open the door.

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Try to avoid walking alone on the street after 9 p.m. If you must walk alone at night, use well-lit roads, with as much car traffic as possible, and walk near the curb.