Covering Your “Six” – A Technique to Improve your Situational Awareness We all know that awareness of surroundings is the frontline to personal safety. Regardless of where we are and what we’re doing, it’s vital to always remain alert and aware. Police officers remind us that those who aren’t aware make for much easier … Continued
If you will be working late, be sure to move your vehicle to a well light parking place that is closest to the door by which you will exit before it gets dark. Do not leave valuables in view inside your car. Remember to back into your parking space allowing for a more rapid egress … Continued
This guest blog contributed by strategic partner and workplace violence and security consultant, Felix Nater of Nater Associates, LTD with offices in North Carolina and New York. New OSHA Directive Tackles Workplace Violence Concerns…What Are You Doing About It? In the last 15 years, deaths resulting from workplace violence have ranked among the top four causes … Continued
During our training for young women in high school and college, I will often ask how many of them have boyfriends who: Always rifles through their purses Scroll through their call list and text messages. Continuously call in to find out where they are, etc. Convince them that a location sharing “emergency app” should be … Continued
I had the opportunity to read Stop Signs authored by my friend Lynn Fairweather who is a threat assessment and domestic violence expert. As a personal safety trainer and consultant and father of two daughters, I was particularly eager to read this book and share the “golden nuggets” with them and those I interact … Continued