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 …
Keep your car safe from thieves
Winter is here and along with it are colder temperatures. One thing that becomes a temptation is to start our vehicles and leave them unattended to warm …
Crime Prevention Corner – Safe shopping
As “Black Friday” approaches, many of you will take to the stores to buy gifts for loved ones to celebrate the holiday season. With all of that holiday …
Crime Prevention Corner – Halloween safety
As the season changes and the leaves start to turn we are reminded to start preparing for the holiday season. The first one of the season is Halloween, …