Florida law describes domestic violence as any physically abusive behavior committed by a household member that results in injury or death.

Dating Violence is often overlooked and leads to bigger problems. Some types of abuse such as social, sexual, financial, verbal and emotional abuse should not go unnoticed. Avoid placing yourself in compromising situations and be smart about dating.

Here are some signs of an abusive relationship that may result in domestic and dating violence:

The more time it takes a burglar to break into your home and/or business, the greater the chance he'll move on. Most burglaries are committed by amateurs. They can be deterred if you take these basic security measures seriously.

With the rise in drug use and activity, individual grow houses have developed throughout the county and state. Here are some signs to be on the lookout for that might indicate illegal drug activity.

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation. Citizens can easily become a victim of this crime without knowing it, until it is too late. Take these precautions to protect yourself against identity theft.

The Internet is an increasingly important place for children to learn, work and play. But it also presents challenges for parents, teens and younger children, especially considering the anonymity that masks users.

Children are our most valuable possession. MCSO has several tips to keep your kids safe and out of dangerous situations.

If you think your child's school or social group is immune from gang activity, think again. Gang activity can be found in every social, academic and ethnic category. Look for these signs when trying to identifying gang relations your child may be susceptible to

Traveling can be fun and enjoyable for the whole family and to ensure that there are as few bumps in the road as possible remember these few tips to keep you and your family safe.

Severe weather is now occurring more frequently. Heat conditions in the summer months, along with devastating wind and rain, as well as low temperatures experienced in the winter can put citizens at risk. MCSO has tips to keep you safe throughout each season of the year, rain or shine.