Have you been cloned?
I always remember watching a sci-fi film a few years ago entitled “Star Trek – Nemesis”, where Captain Picard is cloned; in this case creating a criminal “double”. Implausible? Possibly
Land cleaning – applying the common-sense rule
With just a few days to go before the March 15 deadline for land cleaning, there are many property owners in rural areas who will have not undertaken fuel management
Selfish selfies
This is a feature which was prompted by a recent meeting Safe Communities Portugal had with the national civil protection authority (ANPC) in which we discussed the subject of people
“Oh the weather outside is frightful”…some top tips for staying safe in the winter
The tragic death of a 36-year-old man and injuries to five others through carbon monoxide poisoning on Christmas Eve in Beja is a reminder of some of the effects, both
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