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Motorcycle Safety

As the weather gets warmer in some areas, you may notice more bikes on the road. Learn how to be a better motorist while sharing the road.

Social Media and Oversharing

Imagine... You're just browsing on social media and you see a post in a Facebook group your in. "Fatal accident" with a picture of a burnt car. You click that post and zoom in and realize it's a car like your mom has, or your wife, or maybe your best friend... It all happens too often, learn how these posts can impact a family.

Offenders and Social Media

Have you seen an online lynch mob attacking a possible sex offender? If you respond, make sure you have the facts and know what to say before getting attacked yourself.

Helping Someone Grieve

Last month, we lost our beautiful 21-year-old son on his birthday in a motorcycle accident. These are some things that friends and family did to help us during our time of need.

It's Time to talk about Self Protection

One of my favorite things to do at night when I have some wind-down "me time" is watch some crime television. Whether it's "The First 48", "Law and Order SVU" (Elliot is back btw) or "How I survived" - it always comes to my mind - "What would I do if I was in a situation like that?"

The answer is, I don't know. Sure, I have watched enough TV shows that other's have had that same thought and some make it out alive, while others do not. But what can help my chances of survival if I was ever kidnapped, assaulted or held against my will?

From my research, there are a few different ways to protect yourself...

July and Pet Safety

When gearing up for a fun-filled Fourth of July, it's important to keep in mind all of the potential risks to our pets during the festivities. While this holiday will likely include many potential stressors for our pets, there are steps we can take to minimize the impact. Here's how to keep your pets safe this Fourth of July.

Nurses' week

Nurses are the foothold in the medical field. Without them, it would be pure chaos. This week is Nurses' Week. This week, we celebrate you, nurses!

FBI's Most Wanted Pt.2

We are doing a follow up to our blog from 2018 where we highlight a few wanted individuals from the FBI's Most Wanted lists - CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN and HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Self Injury Awareness

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raise awareness and educate the public on self-harm behavior and how it can be linked to other mental health disorders. There are many common misconceptions associated with self-harm. Understanding the underlying triggers and reasons related to this behavior can help others understand why this disorder is so important and why individuals should seek professional health immediately.

Checking your Area

Family Watchdog makes it simple to search for sex offenders in your area. But what do you do when you are visiting an area that they do not register at?

Make the Holidays Easier, Use a Calendar!

There are a lot of expectations around the holidays. Many people associate the holidays with social gatherings, rituals, and happy memories. These expectations can lead to stress. It can quickly become overwhelming to make every meal award-worthy and every wrapped gift look perfect. Finding the time to attend every party or feeling like you haven't been invited to enough parties can also cause stress. There's also a desire to cram in every tradition and event to make sure each day is memorable. When you add in the financial burden, travel, and visiting family members, stress can pile up quickly. The holidays can also be a difficult time of year for people who have lost friends and family members. The memory of the loss can make it harder to cope with holiday season stressors.

Halloween Yard Check

Are you getting into the spooky mood? Here's a quick checklist to make sure your home and yard are Halloween ready!

First Aid and CPR

Learning basic first aid techniques and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide immediate care in emergency situations and potentially save lives.

DNA Solving Crimes

DNA has taken such big steps in the crime and cold case world lately. Many crimes are being solved with old DNA that was gathered at a crime scene and stored. Here we are going to look at 5 cases that have went to cold case to solved and what helped lead them there. But stick around, because we will also discuss more information about DNA testing. ***TRIGGER WARNING***

Elderly Safety

Addressing safety concerns specific to the elderly, such as fall prevention, medication management, and creating a safe living environment for senior citizens.

Avoid Car Break Ins

As Christmas shopping and traveling is in full swing, we wanted to touch base and remind you that car break ins are also on the rise.

I had a chat with a police officer earlier last week, and he told me that that was majority of all of his responding calls the past few weeks. Almost every day, he had dozens and dozens of responding calls to cars that were broken in, glass shattered, or attempted break ins. And as the snow starts approaching this week, he anticipates more and more car thefts as people leave their cars running out front of their houses.

Grandparents raising Grandchildren and Opioid Addiction

With April being the month that brings awareness to child abuse, addiction, sexual abuse, stress and counseling (mental health) we also thought it would be a great month to touch base on something that not many are talking about: Grandparents raising their grandchildren. With the younger generation falling into so much legal issues and drug addiction issues, now, more than ever, grandparents are left to raise their grandchildren. And it's happening more than you think!

Lead Awareness and Detection

As spring is right around the corner, many Americans are starting their home projects. How can you be sure that your home is lead free and safe for your family?

Tips to Get Organized

Are you planning on getting organized this New Year? I absolutely love getting things organized, but sometimes I need some motivation. So here is the motivation that we need to start getting organized and to stay organized!

Avoid Car Break Ins - Don't get Grinched!

As Christmas shopping and traveling is in full swing, we wanted to touch base and remind you that car break ins are also on the rise.

I had a chat with a police officer earlier last week, and he told me that that was majority of all of his responding calls the past few weeks. Almost every day, he had dozens and dozens of responding calls to cars that were broken in, glass shattered, or attempted break ins. And as the snow starts approaching this week, he anticipates more and more car thefts as people leave their cars running out front of their houses.

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