The FBI has attempted to collect accurate stats about police high speed chase but the research is sketchy. It’s believed that pursuits result in about 400 deaths each year and going up. One organization estimates that about 2,500 persons die each year as a result of police pursuits and that another 55,000 are injured.

Chasing dangerous criminals through busy city streets and down highways is a reality of police work.  Getting caught in the middle of one of those pursuits, and making a wrong decision, can throw you directly in a path of danger.  Too many times, uninvolved drivers get tangled up in the chase Continue reading High Speed Police Pursuits »

Halloween can be fun for kids of all ages. All over the country,  people are preparing for the wave of kids who will be trick-or-treating, and many communities have taken extra steps to help make it a safer night for kids visiting houses in their neighborhoods.

In Maryland, registered sex offenders have been receiving paper signs that read, “No candy at this residence,” which they must post on their front doors. Additionally, the sex offenders must remain at home with outside lights turned off, and cannot answer the door on Halloween.

Several other communities have enacted similar policies, with a broader goal of public safety in mind. With so many young children walking the streets at night, steps like this can help families to feel more confident when taking their kids out to enjoy one of their favorite holidays.

We’ve got much more Halloween safety advice, including health tips  and alternatives to trick-or-treating, right here at the AMW Safety Center.

With Halloween just days away, parents all around the country are preparing their children and their homes for the excitement of trick-or-treating. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) estimates that as many as 94 percent of kids aged 4 to 12 participate in Halloween activities each year.

However, it’s not all fun and games. During Halloween, there is a significant increase in the number of burns, falls, and pedestrian injuries to children. Parents need to take extra precautions to help their kids avoid injuries, as well as the dangers of being out on the streets at night amongst strangers. Continue reading Will Your Kids Be Safe This Halloween? »

For online teens, being net-savvy is not just a useful skill, but also a weapon against the dangers of the Internet. Unfortunately, far too many predators use technology to target our children. Waqas Rehman was one of those low-lifes, who police say took advantage of a 12-year-old girl.

In the wake of this painful ordeal, Nicole and her mother Jaemi Levine have been working together, using their first hand experience to help teach kids and teens about these dangers and how to avoid them Continue reading Spreading The Word To Teens About Online Safety »