I really like to shop at Ikea; it’s a fun place filled with a bit of whimsy.  It inspires me to make my living space inviting for guests and it makes me want to optimize every nook and cranny.  I really appreciate the design of the stores, the product innovation, and the cinnamon buns.  So, Continue reading

The path to creating a risk management plan for a safe community, school, organization, business (circle one)  can be a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be.   The truth is with a committed team and good pizza  you can break it down into simple steps to  get started. Objectives: • Identify risks early Continue reading

Spring is here!  The trees and flowers are budding and the days are getting longer.  People have come out of their winter hibernation and they are headed outdoors to lead more active lifestyles. Studies show that exercise can boost your mood and lower your stress, not to mention help you tone up and get rid Continue reading

Every so often I come across really cool products and/or services that I think everyone should know about- so I have decided to create spotlight posts called ‘Cool Tools’. The first spotlight is CrimeReports.com. CrimeReports can and should be integrated into every community safety strategy.   With CrimeReports you can utilize the national crime map to view the Continue reading

Recently, all the power went out in our office building.  The office was pitch black, you couldn’t see your hands in front of your face, and people were panicked.   The electricity was out for about 40 seconds, but just imagine if the power was out for hours.   This scary experience can be made worse if Continue reading

When it comes to the safety and security of your workplace or office building little steps can make a big difference.  It doesn’t matter if you are a small community based organization or a large office building- safety and security should be your priority.  You can easily implement all or some of the tips below right now- Continue reading

We believe that urban communities can be safe, secure, and healthy places to live, work, play, and learn.  We look forward to sharing varied and diverse topics in our blog that will present a new and fresh approach to safety management services.  We welcome your participation and encourage feedback!