There is a lot of talk in the news about cybercrime and how to take preventative steps. However, it’s important to remember that brick and mortar businesses still exist and need protection, as well. In the retail sector, shoplifting leads to over $50 billion in annual losses. This has the butterfly effect of rising costs due to lost profits, marketing budget increases, legal fees, and ramped-up security measures.  Even vandalism can lead to immeasurable expenses that can mean an end to a small business, either through lost income, sullied reputation, or non-recoupable loss. There are several tips that you can employ in order to protect your business. 

One of the best ways to reduce crime in any neighborhood is to increase trust among the different generations. In addition, stereotypes surrounding local law enforcement and their encounters with teens cast a shadow over potentially beneficial partnerships. The more people collaborate to keep their neighborhood safe, the more successful the outcome.

The concept of a neighborhood watch began in the late 1960s. There was a rise in crime that caused the nation to consider community involvement at the local level. The National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) organized a way for local citizens to communicate with local law enforcement officials, calling it the National Neighborhood Watch Program. After the tragedy of 9/11, it became more important than ever to secure the safety of our communities. Neighborhood watch programs have sprung up all over America with the common goal of making the world a safer, better place to live. In addition to watching out for potential danger, neighborhood watch groups also help their communities with disaster prevention and contingency planning.  

The common-sense rules for staying safe that all people should follow are extremely important for the elderly. They are at a distinct disadvantage because of their age and lack of strength. Because of this, there are special precautions they should take that go above and beyond the usual things that a more youthful person worries about. 

Crime prevention in school used to be a foreign concept, but it is now an all-too-real concern. There are many ways that school officials and local law enforcement have stepped up to introduce plans to make children safer within the walls of education. This partnership extends to students, parents, educators, and community organizations as well. The more diligent were are as a society regarding awareness, common sense safety protocol, and communication, the safer we will all be.