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Smart Phone/Social Media Safety and Cyberbullying
Use of the internet and social media is a part of daily life, especially by children and teenagers. Unfortunately, there is a downside to these constant connections.
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Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. In the state of Wisconsin, spouses or former spouses, adults that lives together or previously lived together, or adults who have a child in common are relationships where one person can be engaged in domestic abuse against the other.
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Identity Theft
It is important to protect yourself from identity theft. Once someone becomes a victim, it takes a lot of time and money to undo the damage done by the thief. It is also hard to contain your personal information once it has been stolen.
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Scams
Through email, phone, internet, social media, and even your front door, people are inundated with scams. There are a wide variety of scams out there, whether offers for free money through your email or an offer for a cheap product or service at your door “because they have a deal for you”, scammers are always looking for new ways to get quick money.
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Firearms Safety and Storage
It is important for every firearm owner to be responsible and safe with their firearms. While using the firearm, remember to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction, never rely on your gun’s “safety”, and be sure of your target and what is beyond it. It is important to wear ear and eye protection.
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Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED, pronounced sep-ted) is a theory used by law enforcement, city planners, and designers to create safe neighborhoods and communities.
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Home Security
Tips on Home Security and Safety
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