Phishing – Don’t take the bait
From time to time, we come across various online scams as well as those which are received by people in the Algarve or sent to us at Safe Communities. These
Twelve Days of Christmas – Crime Prevention Campaign
Nothing can ruin the Christmas spirit faster than becoming a victim of crime, so here are the 12 days of crime prevention tips. What we are doing at Safe Communities
Black Friday and Cyber Monday – situation in Portugal
For many people, these two days are more associated with countries such as the USA (where it all started) and the UK, rather than Portugal. However, Black Friday “is one
Emergency call system in Portugal
Hopefully most of us will never encounter a situation whereby we will need the assistance of the emergency services. However, in case this becomes necessary, it is important to know
Facebook – improving standards
For most of us, social media has become part of our daily lives. In 2019, there are some 2.4 billion Facebook users globally and 4.62 million in Portugal (source: Statista.com).
Albufeira – respecting Portuguese culture
Two years ago I accompanied the GNR to the Strip in Albufeira to see the situation for myself. It was a Tuesday in August, at 3.30am in the morning. What
Olhão to install 26 CCTV cameras along main avenues
Olhão has become the latest town in the Algarve to move forward with plans to install CCTV surveillance cameras. The local council is due to invest over €60,000 to install
Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping scams
Yes, it’s that time of the year again with just 45 days to go before Christmas. For retailers this is the best time of the year, and also the most
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
Safety and security in the hot weather
The hot weather is here, tourism is up and with crime rates falling by 5% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period last year,