The Importance Of Employment Screening And Continued Vigilance

Most of the screening agencies offer a multi level service, for example financial checks can be made to see what sort of credit history a candidate might have, confirmation of a full driving license, criminal record check, sex offender history, tenant suitability and so on.

David Berkowitz - the Son of Sam

David Berkowitz, America's notorious serial killer called himself ‘Son of Sam’. He confessed to six killings and wounding many others but police estimate his killings to be much more than six. He was born to Betty Broder and Joseph Klienman, with whom she had an affair while married to Tony Falco. David Berkowitz’s original name was Richard David Falco.

The Top 10 Myths about the Virginia Tech Massacre

There have been some very strong reactions among the American citizenry, not to mention the South Koreans who feel a collective sense of guilt (needlessly) about Cho's Virginia Tech murders and suicide. The expected calls for stricter regulations and the finger-pointing emerged immediately while relatives, friends, and fellow students grieved for their lost ones. But who is offering real solutions? Are most people thinking rationally, considering the facts, at this stage?

Prison Ministry - How Your Church Can Become Involved in a Jail and Prison Ministry

Christians can use their spiritual insight into human nature, and their distinct status as individuals, loved and forgiven by God, to bring the transforming message of the gospel to hurting often forgotten inmates.

Understanding Soft Body Armor

Many people are surprised when they handle soft body armor for the first time. In the first place it's not really all that soft but more importantly it is relatively flexible and lightweight and, as such, seems unlikely to be effective. How can cloth, which is essentially what this stuff is, stop anything, much less a bullet? Even more mystifying to the equation is that soft body armor cannot stop arrows or knives but it does stop the most common types of bullets!

Discover How an Identity Theft Criminal Gets Access to Your Personal Information

Most people are aware of the identity theft crime but many may not understand how the thief gets there information to begin with. In order to protect yourself from becoming a victim, you need to understand how the criminals get your information to begin with.

The C2 Taser - The Latest in Civilian Stun Guns

Unlike many personal stun guns on the market, the C2 is not shaped like a gun. It's more like an electric razor. Its unique shape means that attackers are less likely to realize that it is a threat, which makes it easily concealable.

School Security Cameras - Do Studies and Surveillance Mesh?

Do security cameras belong in schools? The answer to this continues to be the subject of heated debates. Parents and legislators are all for the installation of school security cameras while students and teachers vehemently oppose it. The issue is one that strikes a very powerful chord in schools everywhere, and echoes the dilemma that confront lawmakers on a national scale. Which is more important - safety or personal privacy?

A Compassionate View of Virginia Tech

The recent tragedy at Virginia Tech raises many questions, fears and sadness. This is a compassionate look at how we can frame tragedy and still view the world in a hope-filled way.

Jumping the Gun - Losing Our Soul

Something has happened to America's foundation and it was quite evident at the V-Tech convocation. Something's wrong when people are trying to turn the targedy of V-Tech into a political form for gun control and safety.

How Could He Get a Gun?

Many of us in our community are deeply saddened by the tragedy that struck Virginia Tech this week on the morning of April 16, 2007. A troubled individual, Cho Seung Hui, a South Korean national and a U.S. legal resident, took things to the extreme by taking the lives of 32 of his fellow VT students and ultimately himself.

How To Prevent Auto Theft

Auto theft happens all of the time, everywhere in the world. However, there are vehicles that are more of a target to auto thieves than others. You can take several measures to protect your vehicle from getting stolen and it does not take much effort or money. Just like your home, your car could be an easy invitation for theft of various types.

Virginia Tech Tragedy - Transcend, Transition, & Transform

Virginia Tech gunman kills 33 people in fit of rage. Since many perpetrators of violence, men in particular, are unable to process their pain, validate their feelings, and articulate their emotions, they bury it down deep and try to deny it. This is called implosion, which if it persists over an extended period of time, will eventually result in an outward explosion.

Rape Is An Abomination No Civilised Society Can Tolerate

Rape is not about sex to the rapist - it has to do with control and power. But in this entire emotional outpouring let us not try to diminish what this is all about. It is not enough when the authorities are involved and the entire issue revolves around whether the rape or assault was completed or attempted.

Developing Your Security Cognizance

Developing awareness for your personal safety is more than simply being cognizant that you could face a potential attack. It is more than realizing you need to take measures to defend yourself.