What if Your Home Was Invaded? Would You be Ready? When I took my current job at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, I tried to soak up as much information from the officers that I could. I brought some knowledge from my time managing the firearms department at Cabela’s, but there were a few […]
You’re enjoying a calm float down a lazy river when suddenly you come across someone swimming and screaming for help. Do you know how to save them? Do you know what hand signals to use to communicate? How can you help them without putting yourself in danger? Andraya Grangroth, a whitewater raft guide for 10 […]
So, how does one react to getting pulled over? You are likely to feel nervous, afraid, humiliated, or annoyed, but it is very important that you remain calm and respectful. The officer is likely feeling a bit nervous too. Being stopped can cause lots of anxiety, but knowing what to do, and what not to […]
Traveling and being away from the comforts of your own home doesn’t have to make you feel uneasy, especially when it comes to staying in a hotel where people are constantly coming and going. You can make yourself safer while staying a hotel by following some safety tips. Tips to help keep you safe while […]
Bites, Stings and Creepy Things Situational Awareness also includes being on the lookout for environmental dangers. Stinging insects send over 500,000 people to the emergency room each. Each spring we see flowers bloom, trees budding, a hint of green in the grass and birds chirping. As the temperature is warming up, life is starting to […]
Increased Jugging Crime Trends When we read or watch the news reports, the statistics tell us that Jugging Crimes are on the rise; and everyone is a potential target. People must be situationally aware to mitigate their risk of being a victim. A quick google search of the term “jugging” nets far too many results. Jugging is when […]
It’s spring break and you just arrived at your hotel in Mexico. You flew in a day before your friends and decided to hit the local beach for some sunbathing and cocktails. You’re tired from traveling and decide to take a nap under your sun umbrella. When you wake you reach for your purse to […]
We can’t always avoid danger. It would be great if we could, but unfortunately when it comes to our personal safety there are many things out of our control. For example, we can’t control the actions of other people, we can’t control the weather, and we can’t control mechanical things having issues. What we can […]
While we all know sharing information can be a very valuable way to stay connected and keep up with your families, the latest news and topics important to you, we must do our best to maintain our privacy settings to ensure our Safe LivinG! In addition to not sharing your location on social, let’s take […]
During a power outage, it’s important to have some essential items on hand; as well as having a plan and keeping calm. Read more to learn how to be safe and comfortable during a power outage. Have these basic items on hand in case of a power outage Prevent Carbon Monoxide poising during a power […]
