Security State Of Mind
What inspires you? I was inspired to become a security professional by my need to keep the women in my life safe. First it was my mother and grandmother, now my wife and daughter. I thought about what inspires me when I recently heard the Jay-Z hit song featuring Alicia Keys,
For almost as long as I can remember, I have had a security state of mind. I want more people today to have a security state of mind, because I know it can help them live their dreams.
I talk about security-mindedness whenever anyone will listen, that energy flows throughout my book Rent-A-Cop Reboot, and that’s what I talked about this past Sunday at the Book Warehouse in the Williamsburg (Virginia) Premium Outlets.
There are plenty of quick, easy ways you can show your security-mindedness without being a security professional. Here are a few:
- Help slow the resurgence of COVID-19. Follow the latest guidance from health professionals. For example, wear a mask when you are indoors in public spaces, especially if there are large numbers of people.
- Get pandemic-updated back-to-school tips. For students of every age and ability, this year may mean being more aware of everything from mental health challenges to the weather. Check national safety ideas and keep monitoring your local situation.
- Prepare for storms. Speaking of the weather, the height of the 2021 hurricane season is still weeks away but is expected to be as powerful as last year. Look at the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida. Some areas may also face other weather-related emergencies. Plan to handle possible power outages, flooding, and the need to quickly leave your home if necessary.
- Know the exits. If you are going into more public spaces now than you have been over the past 17 months, make sure you know where the exits are and how to use them. Even if you are back in a once-familiar office, it may have been redesigned, or you may have forgotten emergency exit procedures.
- Check your first aid kit. Helping someone, or getting help, as soon as possible after an injury can save precious time, money, and possibly a life. A well-stocked first aid kit can help you do that. Here’s a great list of reasons why first aid is important.
- Make entry lighting functional and beautiful. Whether you live in a mansion or small apartment, make sure there is plenty of lighting at every entryway. It can encourage some criminals to avoid your home, and you may be less likely to fall and hurt yourself because you could not see.
My bottom line: Security starts in your mind. Even the actions I listed above start with you thinking about keeping yourself and your loved ones safe. Keep up the good work!
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