Shopping the web safely
This article was written by Bill Magnuson, CCP/SAFE With the advancement of phone apps and social media sites making it possible to do almost anything …
Halloween Safety
As the chill is in the air, the leaves are turning colors, and the aroma of apple cider penetrates the air your thoughts will soon turn to …
It’s okay to call 911
If a burglar breaks into your house, your neighbor keels over in her yard or you witness a major car crash, it’s a no-brainer: you call 911. But in cases of …
Back to school safety tips
As summer winds down and the Great Minnesota Get Together (State Fair) is going on our thoughts are consumed with any food item deep fried and on a stick. …
There’s an app for that — McGruff goes mobile
Do you know what is happening in your neighborhood? Has there been a recent burglary near your home? There’s an app for that! Enter McGruff Mobile; powered …
Have a happy and safe summer
Well, winter is finally gone and summer just around the corner. With that in mind, here are some summer safety tips to make the time you spend outdoors …
Going out of town crime prevention tips
I realize that after the last April blizzard weekend we went through many of us were waiting for the snow to melt — and not thinking about opening the …
Easter holiday safety tips
With Easter just a few days away, many people are getting ready to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. You’re probably getting your Easter …
Warmer weather increases potential crime
After being stuck inside all winter, and developing a severe case of cabin fever, all of us anxiously await the arrival of the warm spring weather. But some of …
Dating apps lead to increase in reported sexual assaults
Striking up a romance through a dating site or app is a well-established method of meeting people in 2018. It’s also increasingly risky when it …