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...
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...
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...
We hear it all the time. Someone makes the ever-so-casual statement, “we live in a dangerous world” in response to the latest tragedy or crime spree that seemingly have no effect on our daily lives. But the sad reality is that statement could not be more true — no one...
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...
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...
