10 Security Tips for College Dorm Room Safety
College can be an amazing experience. However, statistics show that college students are also frequent victims of crime. Knowing what to watch out for, and how to protect yourself and your property, is important to college life on campus. Here are 10 tips for dorm room safety to help you through the years. Top 10 College Dorm Safety Tips 1. Close friends and family should know your routines. Provide a copy of your schedule for both class and work. You want those close to you to have a general idea of where you are suppose to be in case something happens. 2. Always lock the door. If you're stepping out for even a couple minutes make sure to lock up. Never give your key or a copy of it to another person, and if you lose your key, have the lock changed as soon as possible. If you're going to [...]
Airport Security Tips
When traveling there's nothing worse than experiencing delays at the airport. Some of these can be attributed to security issues. Travelers are often in a rush to get to their destination and jumping through all of the security loops can feel frustrating. However, these airport security procedures are in place for our protection. Below we've outlined some great airport security tips you can follow to reduce personal delays and help airport security do their job to protect you and your family. Pro-Active Airport Security Tips Start thinking about getting through airport security before you even leave the house. You should familiarize yourself with the airport regulations and checkpoint procedures. This includes things like being required to remove jackets and/or shoes and knowing what items you can and cannot bring onto the plane. You will also need to remove various metal items from your pockets. Keep your cell phone, keys, jewelry, [...]
4 Warning Signs of a Troubled Teen
Nobody said raising a teenager would always be easy. Some children go through the normal acts of rebellion, which most of us go through, but others cross the line and head down the wrong path. As parents, we need to be both understanding and constantly be on the lookout for warning signs. Below you will find 4 warning signs of a troubled teen. 4 Warning Signs of a Troubled Teen Your teen starts showing signs of being antisocial. If you notice that your teenager is spending an abnormal amount of time secluded in their room and not wanting to participate in family activities, such as eating dinner together, watching movies, attending any family outings, or engaging in conversation, there could be an issue that needs to be addressed. They might also show signs of not wanting to interact with non-family members or limit their circle of friends to others who [...]
5 Tips to Improving School Safety and Security
It shouldn't take national media attention of a crisis, such as a tragic school shooting, to make you think about your schools safety and security. We already know the dangers that face our students. It is our job to try to prevent these issues and be prepared to quickly respond to any emergencies when they do happen. Below you will find the Top 5 tips to help you improve school safety and security. School Safety & Security Evaluate the school campus for areas where safety and security could be improved. This might include adding additional lighting in the parking lot, the installation or repair of fences, security camera installation, or emergency power solutions. The first step to school safety and security is knowing what current problems exist and what you need to do to correct them. Create an emergency response team. In the event of an emergency situation, your staff [...]
Physical Security For Businesses
It doesn't matter if you own a small business or a larger corporation, there are still concerns for physical security. As a business owner, it is your responsibility to protect the physical assets of the company, your employees, and your clients. Security Access Procedures Are you controlling the physical access to your business and the areas within it? Valuable assets and confidential information should only be accessible to employees who require access to them in order to perform their job duties. These assets should be secured in a locked room and a procedure for key distribution put in place. You want to ensure that only those who need access are given access. Entrances to the building should be locked from the outside to prevent non-employees to enter the building. In most cases, customers only need one entrance which should be monitored at all times. Security Systems for Businesses You should [...]