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  • Practicing Good and Bad T.A.C.O.S. in Everyday Scenarios

    Practicing Good and Bad T.A.C.O.S. in Everyday Scenarios

    Practicing Good and Bad T.A.C.O.S. in Everyday Scenarios is a great way to enhance your self-defense skill set. Using the good T.A.C.O.S. system (Tone, Attitude, Control, Observe, Strategy) for de-escalation…

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  • Understanding Good and Bad T.A.C.O.S. for Verbal De-Escalation

    Understanding Good and Bad T.A.C.O.S. for Verbal De-Escalation

    In San Antonio, we love our tacos. Whether it’s breakfast tacos to start the day or late-night street tacos after a Spurs game, tacos are a big part of…

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  • College Student Safety Guide

    College Student Safety Guide

    A Comprehensive Guide to Staying Safe on Campus College is a transformative time in a young adult’s life, offering new opportunities, independence, and challenges. However, it also comes…

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  • Back-to School Safety for Teenagers

    Back-to School Safety for Teenagers

    Back-to School Safety Guide for Teenagers As the summer vacation comes to an end and a new school year approaches, ensuring the safety of teenagers becomes a top…

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  • Back-to-School Safety for Kids

    Back-to-School Safety for Kids

    Back-to-School Safety for Kids As the summer vacation comes to an end, the excitement of a new school year begins to build. For parents of children ages 5-12,…

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  • Common Child Lures

    Common Child Lures

    Understanding and Guarding Against Common Child Lures Used by Predators As a parent, your child’s safety is your top priority… Unfortunately, predators often use cunning and manipulative tactics…

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