Preventing School Shootings in Tennessee

Preventing School Shootings in Tennessee

In June, I was excited to see TN Governor Bill Lee sign Executive Order 97, as this is a great first step in trying to mitigate and prevent violence against our children, teachers and schools across Tennessee. Due to Gov. Lee’s legislation, every public school in the...
Crime in America…Don’t Be the Next Victim

Crime in America…Don’t Be the Next Victim

More than 39 million crimes were committed in the United States in 2020!  Most of these offenses were perpetrated against everyday citizens like you and me. These crimes ranged from homicide and rape, all the way to larceny and automobile thefts. One of the most...
Facts & Statistics for the Real Estate Industry

Facts & Statistics for the Real Estate Industry

I in 3 women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime in America. (George Mason University, Worldwide Sexual Assault Statistics, 2005)   Every 90 seconds there is a sexual assault in the United States. (Finkelhor et al., 1990) Department of Labor Statistics...
Parking Lot Intuition, Preparation and Decision Making

Parking Lot Intuition, Preparation and Decision Making

You’ve decided to go to the supermarket to stock up on groceries for the week. While seemingly a mundane and uneventful task, it’s important to discuss the best ways to stay vigilant from the moment you enter the parking lot. Don’t ever park in remote or unlit areas...
Teaching People to Live Safely in a Dangerous World

Teaching People to Live Safely in a Dangerous World

Vigilance – Recognizing any unusual behavior that does not fit the context of the environment To recognize any behavior, you must first have your eyes opened and brain engaged (awareness) so you can make some type of logical deduction. At Vigilance Group, we teach...