Trauma Kit for Severe Injures

We live in a world that consists of violent people who perpetrate violent acts. 
This is a reality that is confirmed daily on newscasts across the country and 
across the world. It is routine to hear about shootings, stabbings, assaults, 
active shooter incidents, terrorism, and accidents that cause traumatic injuries 
that can result in severe hemorrhaging. An untreated wound that is severely 
bleeding can lead to death in 3-5 minutes. This is not a lot of time to 
potentially save a life. This is one of those situations where you either need 
to be prepared or have the ability to effectively improvise supplies that can 
save a life. Failure to do so can have devastating results. Not long ago Boston 
experienced the Boston Marathon bombing that caused 14 people to lose all or 
part of their limbs. In such situations it is critical to stop the bleeding in 
an expedient manner. Time is of the essence in this situation. 
 
Ask yourself if you are prepared to treat a severe injury in a timely manner. If 
the answer is “no” then you need to re-evaluate your medical preparedness level. 
Preparing a medical kit is a critical aspect of one’s preparedness. Having a 
medical kit in your go bag is necessity. Too many kits are what I call “boo boo” 
kits that focus on minor injuries that are not life threatening. While there is 
nothing wrong with having components to treat minor injuries you should never 
forgo having the ability to treat major injuries. Normally, I am completely 
against buying prepackaged kits because they tend to have lower quality items 
and typically are not inclusive of all the items you may need. A few years ago I 
came across a prepackaged kit that while expensive and large it of excellent 
quality. Additionally, the kit has redundancy built into the kit. 

The Tactical Development Group Trauma Kit by Rescue Essentials

 (http://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Development-Trauma-Rescue-Essentials/dp/B003YM351W/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) 

is an impressive and practical kit to handle major trauma. The contents of this 
kit are high quality and full of utility. This kit will effectively treat the 
following: 
 
- Severe hemorrhage: Utilizing Celox, CAT or SWAT-T tourniquet, trauma 
dressings, and compressed rolled gauze 
- Open chest wounds: Utilizing the Hyfin chest seal or the Bolin chest seal 
- Compromised airway: Utilizing the nasopharyngeal airway 

The contents of this kit include the following: 
 
1 - Maxpedition Fight Pouch 
1 - Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) – In my opinion this is the best 
pre-hospital tourniquet available 
1 - SWAT-T Tourniquet 
1 - Celox 35gm Packet 
1 - Celox Trauma Gauze 
1 - Bolin Chest Seal 
1 - HyFin Chest Seal 
1 - Nasopharyngeal Airway (28 fr) w/lube 
1 - NAR Emergency Trauma Dressing, 6" 
1 - NAR Emergency Trauma Dressing, 12" (Abdominal/Stump Dressing) 
2 - NAR S-rolled Compressed Gauze 
1 - 7½" EMT Shears 
1 - 12 Hour Light Stick 
 
This kit is built upon the Maxpedition FIGHT pouch platform which securely holds 
all of the contents while being readily accessible with the tear away design. 
Maxpedition makes very high quality gear that is rugged, durable, and will stand 
up to abuse. One of the aspects that I really like with this trauma kit it that 
it has built in redundancy. There are two tourniquets, two chest seals, and 
multiple methods for handling severe bleeding. This is an excellent kit to treat 
an individual with multiple systemic trauma or multiple individuals. All of the 
contents are top quality except for the SWAT-T tourniquet which in my opinion is 
not as effective as the Combat Application Tourniquet. Some minor adjustments 
that I would make to this kit would be to include 2-3 pairs of Nitrile gloves, 
add 4 packets of Water Jel Burn Jel for pain relief, and add a small LED 
flashlight such as the Streamlight MicroStream flashlight. 
 
The two major downsides to this kit are that it is expensive at about $270.00 
and it is rather large. For many people this kit will be too large for a go bag. 
In this situation I recommend having an Individualized First Aid Kit (IFAK) as 
part of your go bag and leave the Tactical Development Group Trauma Kit by 
Rescue Essentials in your vehicle or as part of a more comprehensive kit that is 
stored at home or work. 
 
Overall Assessment 
  
I highly recommend The Tactical Development Group Trauma Kit as it is an 
effective trauma kit. Most kits have components that are cheap quality but not 
this kit. In fact, this is one of the best "pre-packaged" kits that I have seen 
on the market. Keep in mind that some of the components will have expiration 
dates and need to be replaced. Also, if you live in a hot climate do not leave 
this kit in your vehicle as the high temperature will degrade some of the kits 
components. 
 
//TC 
© 2013

Your First Ham Radio

As a newly licensed ham radio operator it is easy to become overwhelmed with all 
the jargon, lingo, and options of your new hobby. It won’t take long to see that 
everyone has an opinion and oftentimes those opinions significantly differ from 
one another. This leads to even more confusion. One of the most hotly debated 
topics is: What should I get for my first radio? This article will specifically 
answer that question for you. But, before you embark on the task of choosing 
your first radio you must specifically determine the use and purpose for this 
radio. The premise for this article is that your radio is for emergency 
communications. An emergency can be a short or long term situation that ranges 
from a natural disaster to an act of terrorism. It can be a local crisis or a 
national incident. For an emergency radio you should look for one that is small, 
portable, easy to operate, and works with multiple power sources. Being that the 
focus is emergency communications you should choose a radio that ham radio 
operators call a “handy talkie” (HT) which is a small portable radio similar to 
a walkie talkie. Its small size means that it is easy to carry yet is very 
functional. 
 
Radio Recommendation 
 
The radio that I recommend is the Yaesu FT-60R Dual Band Handheld 5W VHF/UHF 
amateur radio transceiver.  The FT-60R is a small, portable, high quality radio 
that will meet your needs during a crisis. It is a relatively simple radio to 
operate and learn how to use. This radio has been around for a while and has 
proven itself time and time again. Many Community Emergency Response Teams 
(CERT) and Search and Rescue (SAR) teams throughout the country rely on this 
radio. This radio is not the newest radio on the market and it definitely lacks 
a lot of the bell-and-whistles of the newer radio but I find this to actually be 
an advantage. Keep in mind that a radio with a lot of features also makes 
learning how to use the radio more difficult. For new ham radio operators it is 
best to keep it as simple as possible yet still meet your emergency 
communications needs. As you become more experienced you can purchase a radio 
that has more functions. 

Aspects of the FT-60R that I like: 
 
+ 5 Watts of Power – 5 watts does not seem like a lot of power but it works surprisingly well. With 
the use of a repeater I have been able to clearly talk with someone over 60 
miles away. The quality was a good as a cell phone. Some HT’s come with less 
than 5 watts and I recommend that you stay away from these radios. 
 
+ 1000 Memory Channels - These may seem like a lot of memory and it is. The benefit of all of 
these memory channels is that you can store repeater frequencies for your state 
and surrounding states. This is a very beneficial feature if you literally need 
to bug out and travel a long distance. It is always better to have too many 
memory channels than not enough. 
 
+ Dual band VHF/UHF for 2M and 70cm bands - These bands are very popular and good for emergency 
communications 
 
+ NOAA Weather Alerts - Very useful for weather related emergencies 
 
+ User manual is well written 
 
+ High quality; durable product 
 
+ Decent battery life (the battery is good for approximately 300 charges) 
 
+ Sound clarity is very good 
 
+ Lots of accessories are available 
 
+ The radio has a lot of options and functions to change different settings to 
your preference 
 
+ Easy to program although I do recommend using Yaesu ADMS-1J Programming 
Software which is simple, fast, and effective to program all of your frequencies 
 
+ With a cloning cable it is easy to clone another FT-60R to transfer all of 
your frequencies. This is especially useful if you are part of a “network” where 
all members utilize the same radio. 
 
Caveat - If you are not using WIRES (and you probably will not) then turn it off 
otherwise you will have a delay when pressing the PTT which can cut off what you 
are saying. Press the "0" (zero) button to disable WIRES. 
 
Recommendations: 
 
1. I recommend upgrading the antenna. I am using a Diamond SRH77CA and notice a 
significant difference in performance compared to the standard rubber duck 
antenna. Additionally, it is always good to have a backup antenna. 
 
2. I also recommend getting the Vertex Standard Alkaline Battery Case (FBA-25) 
which will allow you to use 6 AA alkaline batteries for power should your NiMH 
battery lose its power. Keep in mind that AA batteries will not provide the same 
output or last as long as the original NiMH battery. I recommend carrying a 
minimum of 12 AA batteries which will provide you with an emergency power 
supply. Yaesu claims that you should only use alkaline batteries although I know 
people that use rechargeable batteries. While it is small and easy to carry you 
also need to protect it from getting damaged by wrapping it well or putting it 
in some type of protective case such as a small Pelican case. 
 
3. Get the Yaesu EDC-5B cigarette lighter plug. 
 
Overall Assessment 
 
While this radio doesn't have all of the latest and greatest gadgetry such as 
GPS the FT-60R is a very popular radio that has been around for quite some time 
and has a proven track record. Many experienced ham operators own one and this 
is a great first radio. Keep in mind that during a crisis such as 9/11 and the 
Boston Marathon bombing cell phone service failed yet ham radio operators where 
still able to communicate with ease! 
 
Radio performance has a lot of different variables that will affect how well the 
radio performs. Your location, type of antenna, battery level, radio settings, 
etc. can influence radio performance. I am in an area with a lot of repeaters. 
Using repeaters I have communicated with "nets" from Arizona to California and 
even Mexico covering hundreds of miles.  

Yaesu is a well-known brand in the amateur radio world. They make solid reliable 
radios that will perform well and last for years. I did a lot of research before 
purchasing this radio and I have no regrets at all. I would buy this radio 
again. If you are new to ham radio and don't want to spend a lot of money to get 
into this hobby the FT-60R is a great radio at a solid price. Whether you are 
looking for a handy talkie (HT) for a hobby, emergency communications (EMCOMM), 
or for those times when cell phone service is not reliable the FT-60R is an 
excellent choice. At 5 watts it is also a good option when hiking, backpacking, 
or camping. 
 
Pricing at Ham Radio Outlet: http://www.hamradio.com/
 
Must Have: 
 
Yaesu FT-60: $142.95 
Diamond SRH77CA: $22.95 
6 AA Battery Case: $18.95 
Cigarette Lighter Plug: $27.95 
 
Optional:
 
Cloning Cable: $14.95 
FT-60R Programming Software: $38.95 
7.2v NiMH Battery: $35.95 – The reason I put this in the optional category is 
because you can use AA batteries with the battery case. 
 
Costs: 
 
Must haves: $212.80 
Optional: 89.85  

Total cost of “must haves” and “optional” items: $302.65 
 
Word of Warning about Baofeng Radios 
 
Currently there are a lot of people touting radios by Baofeng. Baofeng radios 
are made in China and are very inexpensive typically under $50. You do get a lot 
of bang for your buck but beware of these radios. I have purchased three of 
them: UV-5R plus, UV-B5, and UV-B6. Each radio that I have purchased has quality 
control problems. Some of the buttons do not work well or the dial does not turn 
good. Additionally, programming these radios is an absolute nightmare unless you 
use a free programming software called Chirp. To use Chirp you need a quality 
programming cable and unfortunately many of the cables flooding the market are 
counterfeit and do not work. If you buy a cable I recommend getting the Kenwood 
2-Pin USB Radio Programming Cable FTDI Chipset KPG-22 which costs about $22.95. 
This cable is real and works great. If you look at the reviews on Amazon.com of 
the Baofeng radios it seems that a great many of the reviewers are ranking the 
radio as a 5 star radio based solely on the price and not the functionality or 
quality of the radio. This is deceiving because the Baofeng radios are not 5 
star radios. If they fixed their quality control issues these would absolutely 
be great radios. 
 
Having stated that there are numerous quality control issues with the Baofeng 
radio I am not saying that you should not get one. I am saying that it should 
NOT be your first or primary ham radio. It should only be purchased as a backup 
to a quality radio such as the Yaesu FT-60R. I realize that the FT-60R is about 
3 times the cost of a Baofeng but it is worth every cent. I have compared my 
FT-60R against all three of the Baofeng’s that I own and the Yaesu clearly out 
performs all of the Baofeng radios. The Baofeng does have a lot of accessories 
that are very reasonable priced but again only get one of these radios after you 
have a quality radio. 
 
Bottom Line
 
The bottom line for your first amateur radio is to purchase a high quality handy 
talkie along with an improved antenna, AA battery case, and a car charger. For 
$212.80 you can have an excellent emergency communications set up with the Yaesu 
FT-60R with the mandatory options previously discussed. For $302.65 you can have 
a complete setup with all the options. I realize that money is very tight these 
days, unemployment rates are high, and the economy remains in terrible 
condition. Consider this radio an investment in your family’s personal safety. 

//TC

(C) 2013 

Emergency Communications Kit

Emergency Communications Kit

One of the worst situations is to be in the middle of a crisis with no form of effective communications. Unable to contact loved ones to see if they are safe. Not knowing the extent of the situation. Being in the dark. This is akin to being caught with your pants down. Not a good place to be. The good news is that you do not have to be in such a situation. The focus of this article is preparing an Emergency Communications (EMCOMM) Kit that will keep you in the loop during a crisis or disaster.

Before I get to the kit itself let me clarify that this is about an individualized EMCOMM kit and not necessarily part of a bug out bag, get home bag, or everyday carry bag.  You can incorporate this kit into another kit but the focus of this article is strictly a stand alone EMCOMM kit.

As you will see I am a firm believer in the concept of redundancy.  This is by necessity as Mr. Murphy has a tendency to show up at the worst possible time to mess with you and provide you with a little grief. Redundancy will keep him at bay…at least for a little while.

EMCOMM Kit

Platform:

The EMCOMM kit is based off a Maxpedition Remora platform. When choosing a platform pick one that works for you and fits your needs. I chose the Remora because I had it lying around not being used, it is small, convenient, and carries everything I need for EMCOMM. You may choose to go with a different kit and that is fine. Any kit that you own should be customized and individualized to your needs. 

Contents:

Attached to one side of the Remora is a Maxpedition flashlight sheath with holds a Surefire G2 Nitrolon LED flashlight. On the other side of the Remora is attached a 5.11 Radio Pouch with holds my Yaesu FT-60R ham radio. Inside of the front slip pocket on the Remora I have a laminated copy of my FCC amateur radio license with a list of all the frequencies that are programmed into my radios. I also keep a small Bic lighter in this pocket.

In the next pocket I keep hand mics for my Yaesu FT-60R and BaoFeng UV-5R+. I also have an orange Powerpax Pack Battery Caddy which holds 12 alkaline batteries. Also included in this pocket is a Maxpedition Mini Pocket Organizer which holds a Vertex Standard Alkaline Battery Case (FBA-25) for the Yaesu radio. It also holds a cloning cable for the Yaesu in case I need to clone another radio. I keep an assortment of different size Band-Aids. The Mini Pocket Organizer is used as a means to protect the battery case which is easily damaged. I want to protect my power sources completely. Without power my kit is useless. 

Inside the main compartment of the Remora is the wall charger for the Yaesu radio. More importantly is a back up power supply called the Goal Zero 19010 Guide 10 Plus Solar Charging Kit. I also have spare AA and AAA batteries. Also included is a Rite-In-The-Rain notebook and pen. I also carry a back-up ham radio which is the BaoFeng UV-5R. The BaoFeng is a nightmare to program but serves well as a back up radio. I would never recommend a BaoFeng as a primary radio. I also carry spare antenna’s for both radios. In the back of the Remora I have a small Coast LED flashlight. If needed, I could also fit a compact revolver or pistol. 

Conclusion

When a crisis or disaster happens you cannot count on electricity, cell phone service, text messages, or the Internet for communications. Having a functional back-up plan is crucial. Amateur radio will provide you with reliable form of communications. You will need to take the time to study for your FCC license but the reward is a game changer. Also remember that you can incorporate your EMCOMM kit into any other kit that you have for emergencies. It does not have to be a stand alone kit.

Don’t get caught with your pants down. It is not a good feeling.

TC

© Copyright 2013

"Remain Calm"

Remain Calm

Over the years I have taught officer survival and safety classes to a lot of officers ranging from different criminal justice professionals such as: police, probation, parole, corrections, court security, etc. I have also been fortunate enough to attend many different officer survival classes from a variety of sources. One thing that generally comes up is that one should “remain calm” during a crisis. I was recently teaching an Active Shooter class for a large metropolitan court. My co-facilitator told the participants to, “remain calm during a crisis but you probably won’t.” Why tell them to do something that they probably won’t be able to do! I was a bit disappointed in his approach and really decided to give it some thought. I too have been in a lot of training classes as a student where the instructor tells us to remain calm. But, the reality is that in a crisis most people feel fear and some even panic although trained individuals have the ability to control their fear better than others. So what does “remain calm” really mean?

In giving this apparently simple question some though I have developed an idea that I hope you find useful. Remaining calm is not what most people would think. It isn’t about relaxing, chilling out, disengaging, or giving in as these are not options.

Remaining calm is about maintaining your focus in an emergency so that, despite fear, you are able to conduct your response at peak performance.

In a crisis almost everyone will be nervous. This is a normal response to a crisis. What separates the trained person from the untrained is the ability to perform effectively under stressful situations that are often very dynamic, violent, and potentially life-threatening. It is known that panic is contagious but so is calm. So, how do you remain calm during a crisis?

When a crisis occurs do the following:

First, you must immediately recognize what is happening and accept it. Don’t rationalize or minimize the danger. Don’t get into the mindset that this can’t be happening. This is the time to get your mind and body in the fight! Going into Condition Black (freezing) will lead to severe injury or death. 

Second, your body will respond with both physiological and psychological responses. This is normal. The best way to overcome these normal responses is to breathe commonly referred to as combat breathing or autogenic breathing. Whichever name you call it the key is to NOT hold your breath during a crisis or you may pass out or feel numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips. 

Third, stay or get focused on the threat and respond appropriately.

Going from step 1 to step 3 can happen in a very short amount of time and actually should as you don’t have seconds to spare in a crisis or emergency. Failure to appropriately respond can lead to your untimely demise.

So, the next time someone tells you to “remain calm” during a crisis remember what they are really saying is stay focused on the task at hand and respond appropriately. 

TC

(C) 2013

Self-Assessment

Self-Assessment

The purpose of this brief assessment is to quickly identify areas that may be problematic requiring further training or lifestyle changes. There are many lifestyle habits that can severely and negatively diminish your ability to respond at peak performance during a crisis. 

None of the questions are designed to trick you. Answer in an open and honest manner without the temptation to make yourself look good.   

1.      Does the possibility exist that you can be assaulted or attacked in the course of your day?

             Yes,                           No

2.      How would you rate the possibility of being assaulted?

                         High                          Medium                     Low                Not possible

 3.      Are you mentally prepared to respond to an assault?

             Yes,                           No

4.      Do you regularly practice visualization or imagery techniques to help improve your Performance relating to a crisis situation?

             Yes,                           No

5.      Are you physically prepared to respond to an assault?

             Yes,                           No

6.      Are you confident in your ability to respond to a physical confrontation?

             Yes,                           No

7.      Do you have a difficult time staying focused during a crisis?

             Yes,                           No

8.      Are you current on your states laws regarding the use of force?

             Yes,                           No

9. Do you regularly practice self-defense skills?

             Yes,                           No

10. Do you regularly practice firearms skills?

             Yes,                           No                 

11. Do you exercise for at least 30 minutes at a time, 3 days per week?

             Yes,                           No

12. Can you run one mile in 10 minutes?

             Yes,                           No

13. Do you eat at least two healthy meals per day?

             Yes,                           No

14. Do you drink more than three caffeinated beverages per day?

             Yes,                           No

15. Do you get at least seven hours of sleep per night?

             Yes,                           No

16. Do you drink more than 5 alcoholic drinks per week?

             Yes,                           No

17. Do you use tobacco products such as cigarettes or chewing tobacco?

             Yes,                           No

18. Do you use abuse prescription medication or use medications in a manner that differ from the directions in which they were prescribed?

             Yes,                           No

19. Do you use goal setting as a way to plan accomplishing your written goals?

             Yes,                           No

Once you have completed this assessment go back and review your answers. Based upon your answers:

1. Do you have the proper mindset, knowledge and understanding of policies, mental skills, and physical skills to successfully resolve a crisis?

2. Are your lifestyle choices relating to sleep, exercise, and use of alcohol, tobacco, caffeine or prescription medication preventing you from performing at an effective level to respond appropriately to a crisis?

3. Do you have clearly defined written goals relating to fitness, lifestyle or skills along with a clear action plan to accomplish your goals?

Once you have identified problematic answers then develop an action plan and, if necessary, training regiment to improve deficient areas. The reality is that we cannot perform at a peak level in a crisis, especially a life or death crisis, without proper:

•  Mindset
• Mental skills
• Physical skills
• Working knowledge of state laws relating to use of force issues
• Healthy lifestyle that includes a healthy diet, exercise and stress management skills

You owe it to yourself, family, friends and those who love you to have the knowledge, skills and ability to function at a peak performance during a crisis. The goal is not just to go home at the end of your day but to go home healthy and unharmed.

Before proceeding any further I urge you to make a commitment to yourself that you will ‘commit to win’ by develop an action plan to improve any deficient areas that you have identified. Failure is not an option.

1. Will you commit right now to correcting any noted deficiencies?

             Yes,                           No

Violence Response 101

Many people feel that they don’t have the time to devote to self-defense training yet they want some basic information on how to defend themselves should the need arise. Following are easy and effective targets to strike when your life is in danger. Surviving and attack does not require much skill but it absolutely requires will. As I was once told by a Tier 1 special operations warrior, “The will to win beats the skill to win.” This is a very important point for someone who has not dedicated their life to fighting or martial ways. You don’t need to be a highly trained fighter to win; you need to never give up. In a life or death fight you must prevail. The alternative is not optional. 

The following information is “principle” based and not “technique” based. In other words I am going to provide you three targets to hit during a violent encounter. Hitting the target effectively along with the reason you are striking the target (principle) is what is important. How you strike the target (technique) is not the priority.

During a life or death encounter you want to strike the following targets:

• Eyes               Principle: Disrupt vision and cause extreme pain

• Throat            Principle: Disrupt breathing

• Groin              Principle: Cause extreme pain

Principles in Action:

An attacker will be significantly reduced in his ability to hurt you if he cannot see, breath, or is in extreme pain. Your goal is to strike these targets fast, repeatedly, and aggressively until the attacker is no longer a threat. Hit each target over and over again until the attacker is neutralized and you can safely leave the area to call the police. Use weapons of opportunity if possible such as a pen, keys, or sharp object to the eyes and throat, Use your knee to repeatedly and forcefully strike the groin. In other words you are to: "Attack the attacker." Make him pay dearly for choosing you as a potential victim.

The world of violence is a brutal and unforgiving place. You may only have one opportunity to initiate your barrage of pain on the attacker. Fully commit to your actions or you will be the one paying the price potentially with your blood or your life. It is not pretty but it must be done to survive. Those who say violence is never the answer have never been in a life or death fight. The thought of taking a pen and stabbing it into your attackers eyes is repulsive. The though of taking a pen and repeatedly stabbing your attackers throat until bright red blood is spurting all over you is repulsive. To feel the attackers warm blood on you is repulsive. To hear him screaming in agony is repulsive. If this is the price you have to pay to survive then DO it. What is more repulsive then you surviving is you giving up. Never give up. 

Warriors come in all shape and sizes. You don’t have to be able to do the splits to survive. You don’t have to know how to do a perfectly executed jump spinning back kick. You just have to hit three targets by any means necessary. Your goal is not just to survive the attack but prevail. The alternative should be repulsive to you and unthinkable. When necessary be the warrior!

TC

© 2013

Summer Mentality Can Lead to Complacency

As summer approaches and the weather warms up we must remain vigilant against possible threats. With nice weather people tend to let their guards down and become complacent as if crime and violence take a hiatus. We cognitively know this is not true yet many lose discipline and put their safety & security on the back burner. They get wrapped up in the moment. They get wrapped up in the fun. They choose comfort over inconvenience. Resist this tendency and remain focused. 

Following are reminders for summer safety:

• Always maintain situational awareness
• Know where exits are located and routes of egress
• Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water during the summer months
• Dress to fight if necessary. This may mean avoiding flip flops or sandals.
• Do not go overboard on alcohol consumption. Alcohol can lower your inhibitions and make you feel invincible even though you are not.
• Carry a weapon when possible. Even if you are going to a water park, local pool, beach or other place where clothing is minimal try to carry a tactical knife.
• Most important of all is having the proper winning mindset. If you are attacked you must prevail.

Summer is a time for family, vacations, camping, water parks, and having fun. Many memories are made during the summer months. Unfortunately, violent criminals take advantage of any opportunity they can. Don’t give them an opportunity. You can have fun and be safe at the same time. Remember, criminals love it when you are complacent. Be a hard target and make the criminal choose another victim. Don’t let it be you or your family that is victimized.

Have a great summer and most of all…Stay safe!

TC

© 2013