Who is your hero? I've been thinking a lot lately about life and how each and everyone of us are molded and shaped by a small group of individuals. These individuals usually have a strong influence on who we are and the people we become. These individuals may be parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives, friends or some combination of the aforementioned. Recently, my...

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all up hill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest! if you must; but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As...

The incidence of home invasions continues to rise throughout the U.S. The cause for the increase is probably related to the grave economic conditions present in the U.S. In addition, drugs are to blame in many cases where the assailants are looking for money to buy there next "high". This week, someone in our local community was the victim of a home...

Does your community have a Neighborhood Watch (NW) organization? If so are you an active member? If not, why not step up and organize one in your neighborhood? The Neighborhood Watch organization is one of the most effective crime prevention programs in existence. It brings citizens and law enforcement together and most certainly makes communities safer. Since 1972, Neighborhood Watch programs have...

We are entering Prom season, the time of the year that most high school seniors dream of. It is indeed a very exciting time for teens, but typically a very stressful time for parents. A senior prom should be a memorable and special time, but as parents it is our responsibility to ensure our children are safe. I think back to my...

When we talk self defense, more specifically non-lethal self defense, several products come to the minds of most. Pepper spray, MACE, stun guns and the Taser to name a few. One that is highly effective, but often forgotten is the expandable or collapsible baton. Law enforcement agencies worldwide have depended on batons since the Victorian era. The first police baton was known...