Avoid becoming the Christmas Turkey
Although a season of good cheer, the approach to Christmas and the New Year is a time when criminals have their own way of celebrating, by turning their attention to
The aftermath of the fires this summer
The departures of the Minister of Internal Administration, quickly followed by the Secretary of State for International Administration, and the reported resignation of the President of the National Authority for
Portugal’s dual policing system
As we approach Safe Communities Portugal’s fifth anniversary, I recall our first public seminars in the Algarve, aimed at creating greater awareness of the work of the police. One of
Forest fires – the risks and causes
I hope that the recent rainfall and slight drop in temperatures in some parts of the country are the signs that the heat wave we have experienced is nearly at
Safe and sunny holidays
Well, we certainly have plenty of sun, but are we paying enough attention to safety? Whether we are walking in the hills, sunbathing on the beach, swimming in pools or
WannaCry – A wake up call
The WannaCry global cyberattack that started on May 12 reminds me of the film “Independence Day”. Not that we were attacked by aliens from outer space, but by someone on
Going on holiday? Don’t forget safety and security || Part two
In part one, we looked at safety and security measures in the planning for your holiday. Now we come to the big day – departure. For the purpose of this
Going on holiday? Don’t forget safety and security || Part one
We all look forward to our holidays, and an overseas vacation enables us to take a well-deserved break. Unfortunately, however, we live in an ever-increasing troubled world, so we have
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Yes, it is this time of year again, when fraudsters take advantage of the season to be jolly, by lining their pockets at your expense. There is an increasing number
Keeping our community safe
Safe Communities Portugal receives an ever-increasing amount of information concerning crime. A piece that caught my eye last week, however, was an anonymous report of drug trafficking in the north