The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Goes Into Full Effect On June 1, 2009!

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) that requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other accepted document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the United States is adding Land and Sea requirements beginning on June 1, 2009. The program is a result of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA).

The U.S. WHTI program for air travelers actually went into effect way back on January 23, 2007. Now beginning on June 1, 2009, if you're a U.S. or Canadian traveler, you'll need the proper documentation for land and sea travel entry into America as well.

It is advised that you allow several weeks to complete the new document application and processing time to have your necessary documents for travel after June 1, 2009. For more details, visit the U.S. Customs And Border Protection website below at: http://www.theurltool.com/?5735

Til Next Time,

Be Vigilant, Stay Safe!

Alfred McComber, Personal Security Guy
[al]@personalsecuritybulletin.com

Get The Latest Information On Swine Flu Concerns Right Here!

Many people are becoming more and more concerned about the Swine Flu and its impact on people throughout the United States and around the globe.

Right now you can visit a federal government website at: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/ to get all the latest details and helpful tips on dealing with this important health issue that is definitely on a lot of people's minds right now.

There are a lot of easy to implement, special precautions and strategies you can immediately take to help protect your family, business, school, church, organization or agency during this situation and it starts by getting the correct information and access to reliable resources that can assist you in being prepared.

You can also watch a quick video update on this potential crisis from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at: http://www.theurltool.com/?5734

Another resource I highly recommend not only for this current situation but personal security, safety and emergency preparedness in general is ordering your personal copy of my good friend, Paul Purcell's 500+ page manual & 2 CD Resource Guide entitled, "Disaster Prep 101--Your Ultimate Guide To Emergency Readiness!" No family, business, school, church, organization or government agency should be without this valuable lifesaving manual that can help you be ready for any emergency or crisis.

You can order Paul's book through the link below and my firm will ship the manual to your door with absolutely FREE Shipping & Handling for a limited time only. Click on this link below: www.securityintelligencebureau.com/disaster-prep-101.htm


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Alfred McComber, Personal Security Guy
[al]@personalsecuritybulletin.com

City of Cerritos, CA Produces New Vehicle Theft Prevention Video

The City of Cerritos, CA in conjunction with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASO-Cerritos Sub-Station) has recently produced a brief and very informative video presentation on Vehicle Theft Prevention tips & strategies.

Vehicles manufactured by Honda and Toyota continue to lead the list as "Most Often Stolen Vehicles." There are several proven precautions that you can immediately take to help reduce your chances of becoming a vehicle theft victim. While some of the video's information and statistics are geared specifically to folks in Southern California, the auto theft prevention tips can be effectively applied in any community across the nation including your neighborhood.

You can view the video right now at: http://www.theurltool.com/?5713. You can also find more personal security and safety tips by visiting: http://www.safercerritos.com/.

Til Next Time,

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Alfred McComber, Personal Security Guy
[al]@PersonalSecurityBulletin.com

10-Year Anniversary Of Deadly Rampage At Columbine High School--What Can Be Done To Help Keep Our Kids Safer?

Sadly, today, April 20, 2009 marks the 10-year anniversary of the deadly shooting rampage at Columbine High School in the suburbs of Denver, CO.

On April 20, 1999, two high school seniors at the school went on a planned violent and deadly shooting rampage that claimed the lives of 12 students, 1 teacher and injured 23 other people before both suspects committed suicide.

The daily threat of school violence is real! Fortunately there are steps that students, parents, teachers and school administrators can take to help reduce the incidents of bullying or chances of increased physical violence BEFORE disaster strikes.

My buddy, Derek Randel, of Randel Consulting, Inc. based in Wilmette, IL has been a featured guest on my Code Red! radio show as well as "View From The Bay" Show, CNN's Nancy Grace Show and Fox News Channel's O'Reilly Factor Show.

He is a noted expert on dealing with the issues of bullying and school violence. He conducts powerful training workshops for parents, teachers and school staff members on effective strategies to reduce and counter violence before it has a chance to get out of hand.

He also offers individual private coaching sessions for children and parents on a variety of issues including bullying, cyber-bullying, etc. He has written numerous informative articles on safety and security issues that are available directly from his website. He even has a FREE monthly newsletter for parents.

Be sure to check out his website at: http://www.stoppingschoolviolence.com/

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Be Vigilant, Stay Safe!

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Alfred McComber, Personal Security Guy
[al]@personalsecuritybulletin.com

Cyber-Safety Expert Rob Nickel Makes A Special Guest Appearance On The Oprah Winfrey Show To Discuss Ways To Keep Your Children Safe!

Seasoned veteran police officer and Cyber-Safety Expert Rob Nickel of Nickel Concepts located in Cambridge, Ontario Canada is making a special guest appearance on the April 15, 2009 television broadcast of the Oprah Winfrey show to discuss techniques and strategies to help keep your children safe and secure in today's often dangerous and violent world. For details and a quick video clip from Oprah's show visit: http://www.theurltool.com/?5185.

Rob who has been a featured guest on my Code Red! radio show, is the author of the fascinating quick-read book, "Staying Safe in a Wired World--A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety." Rob is a true expert when it comes to investigating online child sexual predators and he has appeared on numerous television talk shows including Dr. Phil. For details on Rob's book visit: http://www.cyber-safety.com/.

To hear Rob's interview from our live Code Red! radio broadcast, visit the following link: www.theurltool.com/?2706.

Til Next Time,

Stay Safe!

Alfred McComber, Personal Security Guy
[al]@personalsecuritybulletin.com

CNN News Video Clip Reveals How Placing Covert Hidden Cameras In Your Home Could Help Catch Burglars In The Act Of Ripping You Off!

Recently a woman in Florida decided to install covert hidden cameras in her home after her residence was burglarized back in October. Click on the link below to see a brief WSVN TV & CNN News video clip of an actual "crime in progress" and how her hidden camera devices came in real handy as the woman watched two suspects burglarize her home while she was away at work!

The woman was able to watch a "live internet video feed" from the hidden cameras in her dwelling as the unknown suspects ransacked her home. The woman immediately called police who responded to her residence with 18 police officers and were able to place both burglary suspects under arrest without incident. Here's the CNN link: http://www.theurltool.com/?5081

If you'd like to get more details on purchasing covert and/or hidden cameras to protect your home, business or organization visit: http://www.securityintelligencecameras.com/.

Til Next Time,

Stay Safe!

Alfred McComber, Personal Security Guy
[al]@personalsecuritybulletin.com

FREE Video Can Help Your Organization Deal With The Potential Of Deadly Workplace Violence Incidents BEFORE Disaster Strikes!

Did you know that over 33,000 men & women employees are assaulted on the job in workplace violence incidents each and every week across America? On average, 17 people are killed every week across the nation during workplace violence situations. Statistics reveal that between 1993-1999, 18% of all violent crime in the United States was actually linked to workplace violence.

The recent deadly workplace shooting rampages in Alabama, North Carolina, New York and other areas across the country should give everyone pause to think about what they would do or could do to survive a workplace violence incident BEFORE Disaster Strikes in their business, organization or agency.

Do you know exactly what your organization's workplace violence incident response plan is? Has that plan been regularly practiced and updated? If your firm doesn't have any established guidelines or procedures in place to deal with workplace violence or the threat of violence, when would NOW be a good time to start dealing with this issue instead of pretending that this type of crime "Could never happen" at your place of employment?

Fortunately, there is a lot of great information and available resources to help your organization get prepared for this type of incident. A good starting point is watching the National Institute For Occupational Safety & Health's "Violence At Work" video provided in the link below and sharing it with co-workers, associates and the executives at your place of business and urging people to use caution and common sense to help deal with and diffuse dangerous situations BEFORE they have a chance to "Stew & Brew" and become deadly confrontations.

This informative video will highlight identifying and evaluating workplace violence risk factors and provide some tips and strategies for dealing with this growing problem that's not going to go away by just "sticking your head in the sand" and hoping everything will be okay.

YOU must have a plan of action to survive a workplace violence incident! Take a few minutes to watch this video. It could just save your life or the life of a family member, friend or colleague.

Here's the link: http://www.theurltool.com/?5054

Til Next Time,

Stay Safe!

Alfred McComber, Personal Security Guy
[al]@personalsecuritybulletin.com

Quick Video Reveals That YOU CAN Get Back Up When Life Gets You Down!

With today's tough global economy, astonishing acts of violence, corporate layoffs, bad news report after more bad news report and all the unhealthy stress that people have on a daily basis, life sometimes gets us down and we may struggle just to make it through the day.

A good friend of mine, motivational speaker and corporate trainer Willie Jolley from Willie Jolley Worldwide has spoken in the past about how sometimes in life, "A Set Back Can Be A Set-Up For A Come Back!"

I recently ran across a short and very inspirational video that brought tears to my eyes and really gives people a chance to pause for just a moment and evaluate their personal life situation--whatever it may be--and realize that they truly CAN Get Back Up when life gets them down!

Click on the link below to watch this amazing video clip and leave me a comment about what you think of this video too. Here's the link: http://www.theurltool.com/?5039

Prepare to be amazed about what is truly possible!

Til Next Time,

Stay Safe!

Alfred McComber, Personal Security Guy
[al]@personalsecuritybulletin.com