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China Officials Head to Sudan for Kidnapping Case By : Chris W
Recently this Thursday China sent its officials to Sudan to insist the government to rescue two missing Chinese workers from a group of kidnapped people in oil fields in the western region near by Darfur.
Personal Injury Attorney By : Michael Kennedy8 Michael Kennedy8
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A personal injury lawyer is needed more and more in life as more and more people drive carelessly. There are also a lot of pedestrians and cyclists who have become victim to unfortunate auto accidents. In the case of a bad personal injury you have the right to claim for your medical expenses, hospital fees, long term treatment and medication with the help of a personal injury attorney.
Are you safe? By : John21 Clark21
Are you safe?

Are you safe? Ask this question to yourself. Is your financial identity safe?

I am asking this because; identity theft has been a recurring problem with unwary consumers ever since the advent of credit cards. Financial identity theft; pretending to be someone else most commonly to gain access to their finances, affects over 9 million people in the U.S., every year. Victims of the crime cannot easily reverse their bad credit and may find their financial lives sabotaged for the foreseeable future. Lifelock is the only solution to this problem.
Identity Theft - Scams to Steal Your Personal Information By : Aazdak Alisimo
When was the last time you walked into a bank to get cash from a cashier? It has probably been a long time. This tells you how reliant we have become on plastic cards and digital communication. It also explains the presence of identity theft.
Do Stun Guns Really Work? By : Keith Burke
Stun guns use a high voltage electric shock in order to stop any attack and just by touching someone with the prongs on it will quickly immobilize them. Yet as they only use a very low amperage in most cases they cause no serious or permanent injury to the person who has been immobilized with one.
The Launch of the C2 Taser Personal Protection Device By : Keith Burke
Over the last year or so Taser International have had to weather the storm of controversy with regard to their products and just how lethal they are? Plus they have had to deal with issues relating to the deaths that have been caused from the use of their taser devices by law enforcement personnel around the US.
Online Banking - How You Can Keep Your Money Safe By : Shari Hearn
Is online banking safe?To those who fear being ripped off by cyber-thieves, the answer is a resounding "no." But, if you fear doing your banking online there is one thing you need to know. Online banking can actually HELP keep you safer, IF you follow simple safety tips
Scratch One Boatload of Dope By : Joseph Malek
Is the United States Coast Guard winning the drug war?
The Controversy Surrounding Taser's By : Keith Burke
The Taser gun was originally designed in order to allow police officers to subdue a violent individual without actually killing them. They are particularly good as they allow a police office to arrest or take down a suspect without having to worry if a stray bullet may injure or kill an innocent civilian.
Corrupt Police Officials? An Interview With Tony Hayes By : Terri Bennett
I don't dispute the fact that many police enforcement officers are decent human beings who will try hard to do an honest job for everyone they deal with. Many are honest and need the cooperation of the honest citizen. However research does suggest that powers are being abused by corrupt police officers and citizens are being subject to harassment in some cases.I decided to speak someone about their experiences and their perspective on the law, a person who feels they have been victimized and subject to harassment.
I Won the Lottery! Or, Maybe Not By : Shari Hearn
I must be the luckiest person alive. In the past three days I found out I won 1.5 Million Euros in the UK lottery, One Million Euros in the Winx International Lottery, 1.5 Million Euros in the 2007 E-Mail Lottery, and 500,000 Pounds in an e-mail lottery held by the Coca Cola Company. Wow! What did I do to receive all these riches?
Consequences Of Driving Under The Influence Of Drink By : Eric Hartwell
Is it just me or are there more and more cases of people driving whilst they have been (or still are) drinking? Perhaps it is just that I am more attentive to the news reports and headlines in the newspapers. But it seems to be escalating. Do these people know of the consequences when they drink and drive?
Captain Downey's Dilemma By : Joel Turtel
Why Rapists and Robbers Love Australia's Gun-Control Laws
Keep A Fresh Battery For Your Stun Gun By : Fabiola Castillo
If anybody has ever watched the TV show Star Trek and has wondered what would happen if their phaser pistols failed to fire? Or in a sense, "run out of ammo".
Stun Gun Devices By : Fabiola Castillo
Stun guns, pepper spray, wedding gifts.
Juvenile Justice In Mecklenburg County By : Maura O'Neill
A look at the problem with the Mecklenburg County, NC Juvenile Justice System.
Behind The Crime Scene Tape By : Maura O'Neill
A crime writers experience at a murder scene.
Who Killed Tina Virgil By : Maura O'Neill
Tina Virgil went missing in March 2006. Her body was found the same month but she wasn't identified until Feb 2007. Did her boyfriend kill her?
Florida Fugitive Caught And Released in Charlotte, NC By : Maura O'Neill
A man wanted in Florida for sexually assaulting handicapped children is set free in Charlotte, NC.
DiBruno Family Scams By : Maura O'Neill
In the past twenty years, the DiBruno family from Belmont, NC have scammed hundreds of people for tens of millions of dollars.
Reptiles Are Stolen By : Eric Hartwell
Have you ever thought of stealing a reptile? Why would you want to and what would you do with the stolen goods?
Positive Aspects Of Background Checking By : Pam Mitchell
Checking someones background is sometimes necessary. Things aren't always what they seem and people aren't always who they say they are.
Police Public Records – 3 Reasons Why You Need To Begin Searching Today By : Rob Richards
Are you ready to begin searching the Police Public Records? There are many reasons to check the Police Public Records, this article will describe three reasons for you to begin looking into the Police Public Records.
Everybody Has Heard Of The Kray Twins By : Eric Hartwell
Everybody has heard of the Kray twins. Reggie [1933-2000] and Ronnie [1933-1995] were identical twins who lived in the East End of London. They ruled the London underworld with a grip of iron. This was mainly in the 1960s, but their exploits have become legend throughout Britain and most of the world.
Let's Not Discuss Crime In South Africa By : Anja Merret
Internationally renowned Zulu historian David Rattray was shot and killed in his home in South Africa on January 26, 2007. Rattray was a friend of England's Prince Charles. I am presuming this could have been through Polo, amongst other connections, the Rattray family being quite prominent participants in the sport. Besides the international connection, Rattray also counted local business people amongst his friends.
Parking Lot Safety and Security By : Steve Kovacs
Why do parking lots scare many of us when it comes to violent crime? Find out why and also how to help yourself.
Tasers' Role in Self Defense By : Paige Mc Quay
While each of us hopes that our home, our sanctuary against the world, is safe and secure, we cannot help but notice on the local news that home break-ins are a fact of life. Don't be caught defenseless! Options beyond handguns are now available.
Accused Child Molester Goes to Disney World By : James Hirsen
An accused child molester was brought into Judge R. Craig Sahlstrom's court. He had a record of prior convictions.What did the judicial genius do? He sent the guy to Disney World.
Legal Phone Scams By : Jack Payne
How to lose your shirt the quick and easy way with this common legal scam.
Anger Management Classes for Law Enforcement By : Shannon Munford
Article describes the need for law enforcement to participate in periodic anger management classes.
India's Missing Children - Kidnapped, Forced into Prostitution or in Mafia-run Begging Gangs By : Maggie Stanfield
India is the world's capital in its numbers of missing children, and within India, it is Mumbai that claims the greatest underworld of snatched and wandering children. Each year, nearly 16,000 children disappear. The police say it's not their problem and the parents are devastated but with no resources to help them locate their offspring, they are in a hopeless position. There is no central register of missing children and little chance of you ever seeing your child again.
Online Child Abuse Is Not What We Should Be Targeting By : Eric Hartwell
In the UK, the home secretary has announced plans to increase the risks of sex offenders by ensuring that their online details including usernames and email addresses are published on the sex offenders register when caught. This is a positive step, although we all know that emails can be forged or changed and usernames are fluid. But it does, however, represent steps towards trying to make online life safer, especially for children.
The Internet Is A More Dangerous Place For Pedophiles By : Eric Hartwell
In London, the metropolitan police have done outstanding work in trying to police the burgeoning amount of pedophile activity on the internet. Until relatively recently, pedophiles could congregate on the internet relatively free of any chance of being caught or brought to justice. They would be able to liaise with each other and self justify their actions.
Free Criminal Records Search Tips - How to Find Free Criminal Records Resources Online By : Kirk Randolph
There are many reasons why you may want to find someone's criminal records. For example, suppose you're dating online and are thinking of meeting someone in person. You may want to check and see if that person has a criminal record. Or maybe you are interviewing for a babysitter or nanny. In this case it is extremely important to make sure the candidates have a clear criminal record. Even other types of employers may want to check the criminal records of applicants to make sure they are not a risk when it comes to theft or drug use.
Don't Be a Victim: A Quick Guide to Self Defense Devices By : Nicole Burgess
This article explores non-lethal self defense weapons to help protect you and your family.
Keep Your College Student Safe By : Joann Henry
It is no surprise that the increase in the rate of crime for the general population equates to an increase in campus crime, as well. It seems as though you can not turn on the evening news without hearing a frightening report relating to a college in some part of this country. There are a couple of things that you, as a responsible parent can do about it.
The Scene of Death By : Eric Hartwell
When a dead body is found outside in the open there may be several reasons for why that person has died. they may have collapsed, died of natural causes, be the victim of hypothermia or they may have taken their own life. Obviously another cause of death may have been murder in which case there will usually be obvious signs as to the cause.
Coping With Rape: A Husband's Journey By : Rachel McNair
When husbands deal with rape the pain is manifested in a different way then the victim herself. Husbands deal with a staggering amount of fear, shame, denial, anger, aggression, and oftentimes rage. If you are a husband of a rape victim there are some very basic steps that will not only help you, but also your partner.
From Hole to Whole By : Troy Evans
Former banker robber turned professional speaker and best selling author gives insight into overcoming adversity, adapting to change and pushing yourself to realize your full potential.
Humans are Much More Honest in the Beginning of the Week! By : Lance Winslow
Once I had a friend who was a Los Angeles County Sheriff and he told me that Sunday until about 1:00 pm there was absolutely no crime in the city. Why? Well all the criminals were with their families at church in the morning and then about 1:00 the calls started to come in. These calls got progressively worse as night time approached.
Criminal Rehabilitation - Working Towards A Better Life For Inmates And Their Families By : Moses Wright
Criminal rehabilitation is gaining popularity among many who are forward thinking. Such forms of rehabilitation can help to reduce the number of repeat offenders who return to jail after being unable to adapt to life outside of jail.
The Black Market in Human Organs By : Aidan Maconachy
People who agree to sell their organs may consider selling a liver in order to renovate the house. Poor families desperate to send a son or daughter to university, might be equally tempted. One man said he was doing it to purchase a home for relatives back in Pakistan.
LA Gangs, Violence, Education, and Excuses By : Dennis Soinski
Gang members need to escape from their "black hole" mentality, focus on bettering themselves within the existing school system, get professional help if they are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and tap into the available resources at local social service agencies so that they can rise out of their violent lifestyle.
Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers By : Dennis Soinski
In an attempt to reduce alcohol-related fatalities and injuries on our highways, laws aimed at drunken drivers have been passed. We have to be careful, however, because some of these laws can be too excessive and intrusive for a civilized society.
Choosing Partners for a Neighborhood Watch Patrol By : Lance Winslow
Worried about crime in your area? Perhaps you might consider setting up a Neighborhood Mobile Watch Patrol in your area and use the business community and their traveling service and deliver vehicles as extra roving eyes and ears for the police. These vehicles already travel your city and they could report suspicious behavior to authorities.
Setting Up a Neighborhood Mobile Watch Patrol in Northwest Los Angeles By : Lance Winslow
One way a community can combat crime is to get with the business community and set up a neighborhood watch patrol, where local companies on their routes with work vehicles report suspicious behavior to authorities. It works.
Setting Up a Neighborhood Mobile Community Watch Patrol in Los Angeles By : Lance Winslow
The crime rates in the United States had leveled off after 9-11 and now they are back on the rise. There are many theories as to why this is, as some blame the influence of illegal alien gangs, crystal meth usage and even some say it is all those young men coming back from the military in Iraq. Regardless of what you believe crime stats are rising and violent crimes are also slightly on the rise.
The Scourge of Child Pornography By : Aidan Maconachy
The internet has opened up a world of information and a whole new realm of communication. It also facilitates the darker side of the human psyche, and has provided a venue for people who exploit children for gratification and monetary gain.
Prison and a Whipping for Acting Impudent in Saudi Arabia By : Aidan Maconachy
At times news stories from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia seem more like tales with Alice in Wonderland themes than believable news coverage. Judge Saud al-Boushi sentenced 20 foreigners to prison terms of three to four months plus lashings for the crime of "impudent partying" in Jiddah.
Kidnapping Case Analyzed - Taken From Book The Truth That Lies Behind The Lie By : Jan Montgomery
This was the 911 call of a young woman that claimed she was kidnapped. Upon hearing the call which was actually put out on AOL I immediately realized that it was another fake kidnapping. I have realized after all these years that is not as important to find out why as it is to just find ways to get the subject to immediately confess.
Find Criminal Records Online By : Danny Brown
The need to know about strangers you plan to employee or contract is serious business in today’s world. It's a need to protect your employees, your family and you.
Speed Cameras Do Not Work By : Eric Hartwell
Hate them or love them, they’re here to stay: those imposing – that’s if they were in full view – devices, known as speed cameras – or, to the educated amongst us, Cash Cows.
Vandals and Graffiti - A Cure? By : Eric Hartwell
If you have ever been at the hands of people who have a blatant disregard for your property, and feel it within their rights to daub their favourite football clubs, who they are currently in love with, or just sheer profanities on your walls, then read on - it's just possible this could solve all your problems
The Rape of Women in Pakistan By : Eric Hartwell
I live in a beautiful house with a caring, considerate, loving spouse and two wonderful boys. I work from home, go out regularly to eat and browse around the shops buying within reason anything that takes my fancy. I read an article that makes me feel ashamed of what I have got.
The Latest Child Abuse Statistics By : Daniel Yan
Learn about child abuse statistics, how it really affects you and society, and how to overcome it.
Spy Web Detective By : Blake Dexter
I have a friend named Carl that has become a spy web detective. The reason Carl became a spy web detective is because he had a very bad experience with a business partner that cost him a lot of money.Let me tell you Carl's story. ..
Beheading Training By : Eric Hartwell
If you need to carry out an execution, why not grab a training video for for the purpose? Furthermore, if you are hot on beheadings, a trip to Afghanistan or Pakistan should be able to give you just what you need.
Terrorists to Behead Soldier By : Eric Hartwell
Police in the UK recently foiled an attempt to kidnap and behead a British Muslim Soldier. Links point towards Osama Bin Laden.
Who Will Run Our Prisons? By : Maurice Ramirez
When pendemic flu strikes, and it will, 50% to 80% of the work force will be home sick. Half of these people will die. Pandemic planning world wide is only beginning to consider such issues as food delivery and electricity. With the rising prison population in the United States, who will run our prisons when half the guards are sick?
What is Crime? Will You Try to Define? Can You? By : Raveendran Nambyar
A man was slaughtered in broad daylight. Witnesses were ten year old children. Court accepted their evidence and the verdict was to hang the murderers. The appeal was rejected and the verdict was confirmed. Appeal reached the Highest Court of Law. The murderers were let loose. Free to go back. To commit another murder?
Sex Slaves in America By : Paul Davis
Sex slavery in America has stolen our girls and destroyed their lives.
Israel's Dirty Little Secret By : Aidan Maconachy
Zehava Galon is a member of the opposition Yahad Party in Israel. In 2005 she headed a Committee Against Trade in Women that undertook a four year investigation into the problem of sexual exploitation. In the words of Galon the inquiry revealed how women are smuggled into Israel and "along the way, raped, beaten and then sold in public auctions."
2006 Saw a Resurgence in US Violence Rates By : Kathryn Seifert
In some parts of the US, violence rates were higher than they have been in decades. Professionals seek the reasons and the cure. Prevention should play a major role in this effort.
How to Tackle Armed Robbery in Nigeria By : Edeh Chijioke
Armed robbery is one ugly social vice which is believed to exist in all countries of the world. However, it seems that the menace is rampant in developing and underdeveloped nations of the world.
Russian OC By : Mary Anne Winslow
A transition in the Russian economy began in the nineteen eighties, when the communist empire tried to shift to a capitalist system that would work, and improve the economic situation in the country. This transition was of cause not painless for the Russian people.
Focus on Physical Computer Crime - Not Just Cyber Crime By : Digby Farquart
It isn't just computers but the integral components that thieves will focus upon. Computer crime is on of the UK's fastest growing crimes, according to the Association of British Insurers; in 1995 a third of all commercial claims were computer crime related. It isn't just the loss of a computer or related equipment that represents the biggest loss; it is the costs of business interruption and important or sensitive data loss.
Who Are The victims? The Dead Or The Living? It Is Not Fair By : Raveendran Nambyar
Five of them walk into the school compound, and march into a history class. The teacher is busy teaching 9/10 year old students. Suddenly these five take out a sharp sword and chop off the young teacher's head. The children screamed and ran away, terrified. Who is the victim? The dead young man, his old parents, the horror stricken children or their parents?Society has no answer. Do we?
Public Street Fights Are A Menace To Society By : Sean Lee
Public Street fights may not be very common but the effect it leaves behind is a real menace to the society. These open tussles between two people may just turn really ugly, involving bystanders in the process and it becomes heated brawls. In their anger, their common sense goes haywire and destruction of public properties such as parked vehicles, using waste bins as weapons, using anything that they can get hold of and it becomes a nasty fight.
Pepper Spray and Divorce By : Kenneth Herman
"I really didn’t expect any trouble. Thank goodness my friend did."
Security & Safety-The Threat To Our Nation By : Jerry Johnson
In todays world we are faced with a growing threat, the threat to our personal security and safety. Hundreds and thousands across the country as well as millions across the world are victimized by theft, rape, murder, and much more.
Sexual Abuse By : Sharon White
Sexual abuse draws much attention of researches, psychologists, therapists, legislators and politicians. However, there are still many questions which are open for discussion.
Drugs & the Juvenille Justice System By : David B. Smith
Father Dave's opinion on drug abuse amongst youth and problems with the juvenile justice system..
Which Personal Self Defense Weapon Works the Best By : SA Rubin
Pepper sprays, stun guns, kubotans, they all work well for preventing an assault, but does one self-defense weapon really work any better than another? There is no short answer to this question. Each personal defense weapon has advantages as well as disadvantages.
The Fundamentals of Bail Bonds By : Oliver Turner
Once in jail, some criminals can get temporary freedom through bail bonds. Bail bonds are basically contractual undertakings between the person posting bail and the bail bond broker.
Clergy Sexual Child Abuse-Myths By : Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD
Myths regarding Catholic Priests and sexual child abuse abound. The most damaging myth is that Catholic clergy sexual child abuse is more prevalent than in other religious sects. This myth perpetuates a sense of false safety for these families.
American Prison Reforms By : Sharon White
American prison legislation has always kept prisoners' rights as one which are to be respected and strictly followed.
Senator Mark Foley's Sexual Predatory Behavior with Under-age Boys Categorized—Political Blunder By : Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD
To categorize Foley's sexual solicitation of under-age boys as a political blunder is reckless, reprehensible, irresponsible and inexcusable.Although, Foley didn't violate any House Ethics rules, he committed a sexual capital crime against a minor. Foley's behavior was an egregious crime against a minor. The fact Mr. Foley has yet to be arrested is beyond comprehension.
American Prison Gangs By : Sharon White
The first gangs in prisons were formed by the Texas Syndicate in the 50s of the last century.
One Percenters By : Aidan Maconachy
Hells Angels Inc is the most successful enterprise of its kind in Canada. In 2000 they moved into Ontario in force and absorbed or eliminated much of the competition. They recruited a lot of new members, including 200 rival members from gangs such as Lobos and Satan's Choice.
Free Websites on Criminal Records By : Danny Brown
Have you become tired of the time and costs to conduct free criminal records search?
Holiday Season Safety and Security By : Cecelia Scaler and Robert Scaler
The Holiday Season can be a joyous time. Just be aware of the possible hidden dangers to prevent an otherwise happy time becoming a tragedy.
Is Pepper Spray Right for Self Defense By : SA Rubin
You're walking through a parking lot towards your car, when from out of nowhere a man jumps out and grabs your purse. Well, for those of you who haven’t heard it yet, I’ll say this. Pepper spray works as an excellent personal self-defense weapon.
Is Mace Spray the Best Form of Self Protection? By : Roy Allen
In the hands of reasonable people, pepper or mace spray can be a valuable self defense tool. However, it is so important to remember at all times that they are also weapons, and must be handled with a high degree of skill and confidence.
Another Shooting, Another Day in Paradise By : D.C. Copeland
As the young bodies keep dropping all around us in Miami because someone was "disrespected" or someone wanted someone's rims or someone's girl or last, but not least, someone's money, check out these stats:
Tales of Abuse Hit the Airwaves By : Kimberly Wolford
Everywhere you look, there are glimpses of children being abused, or wives being beaten. If we all take a stand now, abuse can be reduced to mearely a coincidence.
Becoming a Private Investigator: What It Really Takes By : Gabriel J. Adams
Becoming a Private Investigator can lead to a very interesting career that is challenging and rewarding. Television and movies portrays Private Investigators in the line of danger where the clues are always waiting. In reality, the job can be dangerous but the clues are harder to find. Parts of the job can be routine as well, with lots of paperwork to complete.
Stereotyping: Don't Let It Happen to You By : Kimberly Wolford
It was a cold winter's night in Amarillo, Texas. No one knew what was going on, except the kids with weapons. They were out to kill another group of teens. Why? Because they were different: they were punks. The stereotype told them that that was wrong. In reality, the stereotype is wrong. See how it drove a young man to commit murder and how a family is now without a son, forever.
Anatomy of a Mugging By : Phillip Butler
This is a description of how to recognize potential danger at the hands of criminals. The article is a basic guideline as to the elements necessary for crimes to take place. The reader can view valuable links to more in depth studies in order to be informed about danger signals, and in so doing, be better protected from the damage of violent crime.
Crime in the United States By : Phillip Butler
An informative article about the rise in violent crime in the United States. The article also includes data on the United States and our rank internationally in violent crime.
Child Abuse By : Aaron Schwartz
Child abuse is harm done to a child by another person or neglect of a child, this person can be either a child or an adult. Unfortunately child abuse is met in all cultures, in all ethnic and income groups. The fact that only recently and only in some certain countries and cultures the child abuse started to be seen as one of the major social problems, is really surprising. Child abuse also turned out to be the main cause of people’s sufferings and personal problems.
Drug Courts By : Aaron Schwartz
Today’s statistical evidence states that the total number of processed crimes and imprisoned people in USA has significantly increased, this implies the increase of criminal processing costs and requires more financing for the prisons. At the same time, criminal statistics is not getting better and the number of crimes has not decreased during the recent period.
Protecting Your Mail From Identity Theft By : Sky Joe
Your mailbox holds a wealth of information for the identity theft as a thief can access it periodically if it is not protected. There are sources of personal information there that an identity thief will want to get their hands on. In addition, an energetic thief can fill out a change of address form at the post office and get your mail sent to a new address where it is readily available to him. Mail theft is a growing concern throughout the country and if you use a non-locking mailbox to either send or receive mail, you are at risk.
Using Handcuffs for Effective Restraint By : Angel Abdulnor
When a police officer takes a suspected criminal into custody, one of the first things he or she must do is restrain that suspect
Holiday Gift Card Warning By : Holly Bentz
When it comes to giving this season, consumers should know a few things about gift card scams and how to read between the fine print.
Smart Water - A Clever Way To Cut Crime By : Matthew Genner
A crime fighting initiative, which has already reduced burglary by 80% in some areas of the U.K. is spreading across the country. SmartWater comes in liquid form, a small amount can be applied to any household item. The water contains a unique forensic fingerprint, similar to DNA, which identifies where the item came from. It is invisible to the naked eye and is impossible to remove.
Stun Gun Technology the Latest and the Greatest By : SA Rubin
It never ceases to amaze me at what some manufacturers will develop in an effort to stay ahead of the market. The next few paragraphs will attempt to describe some of the more innovative ideas and try to steer you away from some of the less effective ones
Police Abuse: Holding the Police Responsible for Their Actions By : Theresa Chaze
Law enforcement is out of control. It is time for the public to take back its power and hold them responsible for their actions.
Jack The Ripper - The Police Net Closes In By : Jon Michael
A special investigation team set up by London's Scotland Yard crime unit has drawn up a detailed description -- including a photo-fit picture of the male killer.It is now only a matter of time before the killer faces justice -- except for one thing.
Experts Available to Discuss Rise in High-Tech Retail Theft By : Community News
A study conducted by the University of Florida shows retail crime rose from $31 billion in 2003 to $37 billion in 2005, according to an article by The Wall Street Journal. High-tech retail theft tactics, such as bar-code forgery and fake gift cards are allowing thieves to steal larger amounts at less risk of getting caught.
Crime is Selfishness By : Eva Fry
Crime may bring temporary pleasure but never happiness. Hurting others only hurts you.

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