I wrote this blog entry some time ago. I did so because so many people that tell me they get accused of being paranoid when in fact they are merely practicing good awareness of their surroundings. The accuser? Usually someone they know well. Given the continued frustration over this, I thought I would re-post below. … Continued
Summer has finally arrived here in the Pacific Northwest and promises to deliver some very hot days. This is a time when we can’t seem to open enough doors and windows for any cooling breeze. Keep in mind that criminals know this and see our properties as easier targets. It is also a time when … Continued
Police in Puyallup and Fife are warning residents to be sure to lock sliding doors after a series of burglaries in which criminals used ladders to access upper story balconies. Apparently they were stealing ladders off parked utility vehicles in the areas in which the crimes occurred. Of greater concern is that these burglaries were … Continued
Most of us have heard of situations in which a person who was panicking could not remember even the most mundane information such as their home address or phone number when the emergency operator asked for it. Stress, especially fear, results in what is often referred to as an “adrenaline dump.” When this large dose of … Continued
Looks can be deceiving…. This story came across my desk some time ago. A woman returning to her vehicle in a busy shopping mall parking lot during daylight hours discovered she had a flat tire. She stated that while struggling to change the tire, a clean-cut, handsome man, in a sharp business suit, walked by … Continued