“Felony Assault,” “Aggravated Assault” and “Assault and Battery” are all terms used to define the act of an aggressor willfully or with intent to cause serious bodily injury or death, strikes another person, or puts that individual in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. Aggravated Assault is characterized by three factors: Intent to […]
Category: Safety
Bike Ride Safely
The feeling of complete freedom and a soft breeze blowing through your hair as you bike down a path on a peaceful sunny day is hard to resist for adults and kids alike. Bike riding offers a great way to have fun, exercise and appreciate the outdoors. But before you jump on and get […]
Tips for Boating with Children
Do you remember learning about water safety during your first time near water or on a boat? If you were like most kids at a young age, you won’t remember too much, and what you do remember might be a blur. You may remember a parent telling you to close your eyes as she slathers […]
Widow Cord Risks & Children
When it comes to childproofing homes, parents work diligently to make sure all safety essentials are present; from installing dozens of electrical outlet covers to child safety cabinet locks, parents can spend hours going from room to room turning their homes into safe places to live. Many parents will make household safety checklists to make […]
4th of July Fireworks & Fun
The 4th of July always brings a burst of excitement! Hot dogs, apple pie, red-white-and-blue, parades – are just a few ways we enjoy celebrating American liberty to the fullest. Many of us will go to family gatherings and festivities to watch big BOOMS of fireworks. Getting all caught up in the fun is easy, […]
Click It Every Time
Last month, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) joined in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign to raise awareness of the importance of wearing a seat belt. Choosing to buckle up is choosing to take preventative measures to protect yourself and loved ones, and helps you to avoid injuries and death on the roadways. Florida […]
Road Rage & Aggressive Driving
How is road rage different from aggressive driving, and is one more dangerous than the other? Most of us have experienced both several times throughout our lives, but telling them apart can be difficult. So how do we know what road rage looks like? And what qualifies as aggressive driving? Road rage involves […]
Do You Keep These in Your Car?
It’s finally summer vacation and time for your family to go on a road trip. Looking down the list of things needed, you check off what’s already in the trunk: toiletries (check), extra changes of clothes (check), a cooler full of snacks (got it!). You load up the kids, back out of the driveway and […]
Defective Airbag Recalls
Most of us get into our cars or trucks in the morning to head to work, trusting the safety devices installed in our vehicles to do their job if we get into a collision. We assume our seatbelts will catch us and our airbags will deploy properly, functioning to reduce the speed of our weight […]
Day Care Neglect
After the rush of a busy morning, you’ve finally arrived at work, and you’re ready to start your day. Suddenly, you receive a phone call from the day care facility you dropped your child off at an hour earlier. Your heart drops as you answer the call. On the other line is the day care […]
