The Glencoe Massacre - Was It What It Seemed to Be?

The story of the Masscre of Glencoe in the highlands of Scotland has had a chilling impact over the centuries. People in Britain cannot believe that a government of theirs, from London, would seek to exterminate a total clan in Scotland just to teach the Scottish Highland people a lesson. To do it while they were sleeping, in the middle of the night made it so much worse.

Who Will Run Our Prisons?

When pendemic flu strikes, and it will, 50% to 80% of the work force will be home sick. Half of these people will die. Pandemic planning world wide is only beginning to consider such issues as food delivery and electricity. With the rising prison population in the United States, who will run our prisons when half the guards are sick?

School Security and Safety Issues

We hear much about school security and safety. What are the key security issues for most schools?

The Truth That Lies Behind The Lie

Did you know that only 2% to 3% of people are accomplished at lying!? Imagine what would it be like to know exactly what the person you are talking to really means! Imagine mastering the techniques of having the ability to know if someone is lying to you.

Optimism And Hope Being Destroyed In Small Town America

Good people are frustrated by a corrupt, tax supported community hospital and a district attorney who as a county commissioner spearheaded the formation of the hospital district in 1989.

Senator Mark Foley's Sexual Predatory Behavior with Under-age Boys Categorized—Political Blunder

To categorize Foley's sexual solicitation of under-age boys as a political blunder is reckless, reprehensible, irresponsible and inexcusable. Although, Foley didn't violate any House Ethics rules, he committed a sexual capital crime against a minor. Foley's behavior was an egregious crime against a minor. The fact Mr. Foley has yet to be arrested is beyond comprehension.

Stereotyping - Don't Let It Happen to You

It was a cold winter's night in Amarillo, Texas. No one knew what was going on, except the kids with weapons. They were out to kill another group of teens. Why? Because they were different: they were punks. The stereotype told them that that was wrong. In reality, the stereotype is wrong. See how it drove a young man to commit murder and how a family is now without a son, forever.

Holiday Season Safety and Security

The Holiday Season can be a joyous time. Just be aware of the possible hidden dangers to prevent an otherwise happy time becoming a tragedy.

Smart Water - A Clever Way To Cut Crime

A crime fighting initiative, which has already reduced burglary by 80% in some areas of the U.K. is spreading across the country. SmartWater comes in liquid form, a small amount can be applied to any household item. The water contains a unique forensic fingerprint, similar to DNA, which identifies where the item came from. It is invisible to the naked eye and is impossible to remove.

Removal of Criminal Record Allows for Holiday Travel

When temperatures drop and the days get shorter, we know that the holiday season is fast approaching. Amid the rush of shopping, presents, and glad tidings comes the inevitable desire to spend time with loved ones-

Child Abuse

Child abuse is harm done to a child by another person or neglect of a child, this person can be either a child or an adult. Unfortunately child abuse is met in all cultures, in all ethnic and income groups. The fact that only recently and only in some certain countries and cultures the child abuse started to be seen as one of the major social problems, is really surprising. Child abuse also turned out to be the main cause of people’s sufferings and personal problems.

Stun Gun Technology the Latest and the Greatest

It never ceases to amaze me at what some manufacturers will develop in an effort to stay ahead of the market. The next few paragraphs will attempt to describe some of the more innovative ideas and try to steer you away from some of the less effective ones...

Sexual Abuse—Covert (subtle) Forms

Covert sexual abuse is more insidious than blatant sexual abuse. Thus, identifying it is more difficult because the sexual nature of the action is disguised. The sex offender acts as if she/he is doing something non-sexual, when in fact she/he is being sexual. The betrayal then becomes two-fold. The child is not only abused, but also tricked or deceived about the experience.

Jack The Ripper - The Police Net Closes In

A special investigation team set up by London's Scotland Yard crime unit has drawn up a detailed description -- including a photo-fit picture of the male killer. It is now only a matter of time before the killer faces justice -- except for one thing.

Crime Prevention, How to be Proactive and Learn Some Self Defense Skills

Unfortunately Crime is on the rise. No matter where you live and work where there are people, some one will be unhappy. Its called human nature. No one can predict the future, but there is always something that can be done.