A Compassionate View of Virginia Tech

The recent tragedy at Virginia Tech raises many questions, fears and sadness. This is a compassionate look at how we can frame tragedy and still view the world in a hope-filled way.

Beating the Zodiac Killer

While the debate still rages who the Zodiac is there are lessons to be learned not just for police officers, but for the average citizen.

Discover How an Identity Theft Criminal Gets Access to Your Personal Information

Most people are aware of the identity theft crime but many may not understand how the thief gets there information to begin with. In order to protect yourself from becoming a victim, you need to understand how the criminals get your information to begin with.

What To Do If A Gunman Walks Into Your Classroom

Even without training, I would have imagined that someone in that predicament would have at least tried to stop the shooter.

Charles Manson and The Family

'A criminal is not a criminal by birth but made by the world'. This holds true in the case of Charles Manson. Born on 12th November 1934 to an unwed teenage mother in Cincinnati, Charles never knew his biological father. His mother later married William Manson who gave Charles his last name. His mother was a thief who sold him off for a pitcher of beer.

Our War On Drugs

Afghanistan is loaded with opium. Why doesn't our army destroy all of those thousands of acres of that deadly and addictive crop of poppy plants?

Virginia Tech Killings - Was Seung-Hui Cho Depraved or Deprived?

Seung-Hui Cho is a Korean involved in the Virginia Tech Killings. Before condemning him, we should examine his case and determine his guilt and innocence impartially.

How to Tell If a Car Up For Sale is Stolen

Not all stolen vehicles are stolen and stripped for parts. Many are resold to unknowing and unsuspecting buyers. You can be arrested if you knowingly purchase a stolen vehicle. If you buy a stolen car unknowingly, you could lose the car and your money.

Arming Students with Defense Weapons

While security may not necessarily need to be increased, it definitely does need some modification. Security personnel should be trained in many different emergency situations. Preparation is the key and if security personnel know how to react to emergency situations, they are trained to handle an armed intruder on campus, then perhaps some campus violence can be averted.

David Berkowitz - the Son of Sam

David Berkowitz, America's notorious serial killer called himself ‘Son of Sam’. He confessed to six killings and wounding many others but police estimate his killings to be much more than six. He was born to Betty Broder and Joseph Klienman, with whom she had an affair while married to Tony Falco. David Berkowitz’s original name was Richard David Falco.

Prison Chaplain - Role in Ministry

The Chaplain provides a vital part of the whole process within the law enforcement community. The primary goal of the prison Chaplain is to provide Pastoral care to the inmate. The Chaplain becomes pastor to the inmates as well as their teacher in spiritual matters.

Street Savvy Safety Tips - ACPR for Crime with anticrime tactics to avoid becoming a target!

Two former Chicago Police Decoys explain how to avoid becoming the target of a criminal. Topics include pickpockets, carjackers, women's safety tips, elevators, travel safety and many other subjects for men , women , seniors and children on how to stay safe.

Volunteer Prison Chaplins - Prisoner Advocate or Town Crier

Like Paul Revere shouting out the his warning message of alarm as he rode through the streets of Boston, or John the Baptist, the voice crying in the wilderness, I have been called to make known the need for involvement of Christians in prison ministry.