OPINION – Kids. They are all around us. It is back to school time and they are ready and (un)willing to return to school. This means there will be more traffic, school buses, confused and worried parents, and the need to be extra careful in and around not only school buses, but also around the […]
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OPINION: A snapshot in back-to-school safety – 10 guidelines to keep your little ones safe
Let’s talk back-to-school safety. In just a few short days, children will be returning to school. Parents will be sad, rejoicing, or a little of both. As a former school teacher and resource officer in the inner city, I have seen all kinds of things that – as a protector – give me a sense […]
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OPINION: A snapshot of jogging safety – 4 smart ideas
Jogging safety is the topic of this installment in the Racine County Eye’s “Snapshots of Safety” series. I was talking to a friend a couple of days ago and she was concerned about going running in the park and even around the block. She was concerned because not too long ago, a group of men […]
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OPINION: A snapshot of home safety – 10 protective measures
Home safety is the topic of this installment in the Racine County Eye’s “Snapshots of Safety” series. Our homes are one of the most vulnerable places in our lives. They hold memories and records and things that are personal and valuable to us. Yet we spend most of our days away from home. There used […]
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OPINION: A snapshot of personal safety – 7 tips to keep you safer
Personal safety is the topic of this installment in the Racine County Eye’s “Snapshots of Safety” series. Personal safety is very important in our society. It is not uncommon, no matter where you are, to be at risk with your personal safety. These are just some suggestions to consider as you travel in the community. […]
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OPINION: A snapshot of gun safety – 4 important guidelines
Gun safety is the topic of this installment in the Racine County Eye’s “Snapshots of Safety” series. We have a preponderance of firearms in our community. There are big guns, little guns, and even guns that are real that look like fake guns. There are guns that you really can’t tell are guns unless you […]