Internet Safety

· Avoid filling in web forms and registration pages - There may be nobody behind you watching you as you type; But that doesn't stop a keylogger (a program or device that logs all your key-strokes) from collecting your information. Try to keep all sensitive material on your own machine (the one that you maintain and protect), and keep it off public computers

Personal Security Tip

Avoid walking in isolated and poorly lit areas alone. Traveling alone is never suggested, there is safety in numbers.

UPDATE: 8 guns seized in Portland

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/8-guns-seized-in-Portland

Personal/Home Security Tip

Predators can use a dark or poorly lit environment to their advantage. Returning to a dark house is unsafe, so if you know you won't be home before nightfall, ensure to turn on outside lights before leaving your house.

Ex-cop among three held after attempted robbery

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Ex-cop-among-three-held-after-attempted-robbery_10236189

Forensic shame

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Slow-results-from-Gov-t-lab-hurting-INDECOM-S-probes-into-police-excesses_10238084

Personal Security Tip

· If you are held up/mugged/attacked, take mental notes and try to remember distinguishing features about your attacker; what he/she was wearing, if they spoke etc.. This could help in the investigation and potential arrest of your aggressor.

Home Security

· If you enter your house and notice that things are out of place, like someone has been there, exit the house immediately and call the police

Police deeply wounded by corrupt co-workers

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20111107/lead/lead4.html

COMPUTER SAFETY

Avoid signing on to random/unknown wireless networks. Signing onto such networks can allow the administrator access to your personal files.