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Bullying: ten signs it may be happening to your child
Schools in the Dallas area are taking bullying seriously. Programs are being offered in many school districts and communities to help parents recognize some of the signs of bullying. Here is a list of...
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Charity and giving money to panhandlers
Discussing what to do when a person sees someone begging for money on a street corner, holding up a sign that says, “Lost my job, please help, God bless you,” can lead to major disagreements.Many...
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Murder-suicide in Grapevine on Christmas morning
Grapevine police have been keeping information under wraps since this story first hit the news on Christmas Day. As details begin to surface from interviews with neighbors and friends of the deceased,...
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Get drunks off the highway and protect yourself on the road
To keep you and your family safe while driving, please keep out of the way of drunk drivers. There are plenty of them!How do you spot a drunk driver? Here are ten signs to watch for...
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Police have a suspect in "Handsome Guy" bank robberies
A few months ago, I wrote an article about the "Handsome Guy" bank robberies that have occurred in the Dallas area.On Saturday, police in Richardson were called to the Compass bank in the 1400 block...
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Business owners are on their own: Dallas police have new shoplifting policy
It's not a popular decision among small retail businesses, but the Dallas police department announced they will no longer respond to calls about shoplifting when the stolen merchandise is under $50 in...
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"Handsome Guy" bank robber arrested in Mississippi
Breaking news on Tuesday morning from the dallasnews.com crime blog, the "Handsome Guy" bank robber has been arrested in Jackson County, Mississippi after a chase.He had last been encountered in...
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Dallas police department and private burglar alarm systems
Residential burglar alarm systems provide homeowners with extra security of their premises while they are away from home. However, unless the owner has a valid alarm permit, police will not respond to...
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Setting security goals for 2012
As the year 2012 has kicked off, and people are looking toward the future and making plans, it is a good time to consider security goals for their homes and businesses.A security assessment can be...
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Road rage in Dallas
Drivers in Dallas see a lot of construction on the roads, and added to the congestion that has existed for years are more detours, temporary traffic signs, and sudden lane changes as a result of...
View ArticleDART driver assaulted by passenger, caught on video
It happens more often than Dallas citizens may think. A DART bus driver is attacked by a passenger at around 6:00 p.m. The driver had just made his last stop at Brookhaven College and went to...
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Dallas isn't Mayberry, but your neighborhood can be
Waking up to find your property has been vandalized overnight, your car window broken, and a screen missing from one of your home's side windows can suddenly put you in the crime-solving mode, along...
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ATM burglary attempt on video
Video cameras are everywhere, and you would think a burglar would be aware that he is being watched. However, in late December of 2011, a surveillance camera captured some great images of an attempted...
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Electronic security series: Night vision security cameras
There is confusion about the best type of cameras to use for night time video surveillance. For homeowners and small businesses who do their own research before purchasing security cameras, it is easy...
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A Model Program for Preventing Child Sex Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse PreventionThe Associated Press released a story commending the Boy Scouts of America and several other youth organizations for their proactive stance and voluntary preventive...
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What to do if your senior parent is a binge drinker
Wow! It is surprising what the Center for Disease Control published this month regarding binge drinking. It is worthy of mention in an article on security because of the implications for senior adults...
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What is a burglar thinking when he chooses your house?
Dallas police are targeting property crimeDallas police have been successful in fighting violent crime and putting criminals in jail. Recently, they reported that violent crime statistics have...
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City of Dallas emergency notification system
One of the most important developments in the security industry in recent years is the technology that is now available to municipalities and any large entity where hundreds of people gather. It gives...
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DART shootings in Richardson are raising public clamor about security
For the third time since November, there have been fatal shootings involving one of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit stations or carriers.On Tuesday, February 7, three people were shot at the Arapaho...
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Interview with Don Hsieh: security and food safety at FDA
There are few things in the United States that are more taken for granted by consumers than the safety of the nation’s food supply. Adults at mid-life and beyond grew up in an era that assumed...
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