When most young people think about college, they think about freedom. College is the first time that many young adults are living away from home, able to set their own schedules and don’t have to get permission from mom or dad before going to a party or having a wild night out. But colleges, unfortunately, …
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Few accidents are more devastating than a house fire. Each year in the U.S., residential fires cause thousands of injuries and millions of dollars in damage. Even more troubling is the fact that most of these fires are preventable. The leading cause of house fires is cooking, with heating, electrical malfunctions, and unintentional fires following …
The LexisNexis Community Crime Map is a unique online tool that works with local law enforcement agencies around the country to bring users accurate, timely information about crime in their areas. The website is free to use, and allows users to filter crime data by date, location, and the type of offense. Users can also sign up …
There are so many things to consider when you’re looking for a new place to live — things like proximity to work, the quality of the local schools, amenities like shopping and entertainment and most importantly, safety. Social networking apps like NextDoor and Neighbors can help you stay in-the-know about crime in your are after …
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Family Watchdog is a free service that allows people to easily map registered sex offenders living in their area. Even though sex offender registries exist, some people may not be aware of the offenders living in their area. By entering an address or the name of a school or day care, users can view a map …
SpotCrime.com is a free app and website that aggregates data from police agencies, local news, and user reports to create neighborhood-specific crime lists and maps. SpotCrime shows incidents of theft, shooting, burglary, assault, vandalism, and arrest. Users may also sign up to receive crime alerts for their area via email, Facebook, Twitter, SMS or RSS. …
