Georgia College warns students that a violent crime occurs every 22 seconds and a rape occurs every 6 minutes in the U.S., according to FBI, NHTSA and BBB reports. As such, Georgia College urges student-residents to practice personal safety measures to help keep the campus safe and reduce the chance of becoming…
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Apartment Safety and Security: What Renters Should Check Before and After Moving In
When selecting an apartment, renters often first look for location, amenities and price. However, checking apartment complex safety and security is paramount in making this important decision. High foot-traffic in apartment complexes increases the risk of intrusion and crime. As such, renters need to take particular precautions in selecting and securing their homes. SafeWise offers…
Protecting Employees and Patrons from Late-Night Retail Violence
(KTVN News 2) Data presented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) suggests that late-night retail establishments, such as convenience stores, gas stations, and liquor stores, are subject to high homicide and assault rates. OSHA aims to reduce these statistics through violence prevention programs, management and employee involvement, hazard prevention…