Family Safety

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Sloan Schrage

8 ways to spot fake money before you get stuck with the loss

Every week, thousands of dollars in counterfeit money gets turned into the Secret Service in Utah. If you're having a yard sale, or you're planning to sell stuff online, here are five ways to spot funny money before you get stuck with the loss.
6 years ago
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Sloan Schrage & Debbie Dujanovic

KSL Investigates: How to prevent crooks from using your cell phone number to hack your identity

Cyber crooks have another way to steal your identity and money, take over your social media and get access to your personal information and financial records. It’s your cell phone number.
6 years ago
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Debbie Dujanovic & Emiley Dewey

KSL Investigates: State failures to enforce texting and driving law

Between 2012 and 2016, distracted driving killed 108 people in Utah, according to crash data and statistics from the Utah Department of Public Safety. The KSL Investigators rode for hundreds of miles with truckers from three trucking companies to see how bad the problem is on Utah roads.
6 years ago
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Andrew Wittenberg

How to prepare for possible car crash to keep your kids safe

A simple piece of paper with key information could have huge impacts if parents aren't able to communicate with first responders and the kids are simply too young.
6 years ago
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Lt. Robin Heiden

Safe in 60: Don’t be a scam victim

Law enforcement statistics show financial crimes are occurring at a higher rate than ever before. You must take an active part in protecting your identity and financial security.
6 years ago
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Lt. Robin Heiden

Safe in 60: What to expect when you call 911

SALT LAKE CITY — The average American will have to call 911 at least once in their lifetime. There is a reason dispatchers ask the questions they do, and in what order. Because time is of the essence when you call 911, try and stay as calm as possible and listen carefully to the questions […]
6 years ago
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Keri Wilcox

Safe Schools: Parent Panel

In Search of Safe Schools, KSL has examined ideas from other states, talked with experts here in Utah, and started a community conversation. But what do parents think?
6 years ago
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Keri Wilcox

Safe Schools: Law Enforcement Panel

In Search of Safe Schools, KSL sat down with members of Utah law enforcement to hear their ideas on keeping our kids safe.
6 years ago
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Keri Wilcox

Safe Schools: Teacher Panel

In Search of Safe Schools, KSL looked to other states for ideas as Utah lawmakers consider solutions. We also wanted to know what teachers think needs to happen here in Utah.
6 years ago
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Lt. Robin Heiden

Safe in 60: Don’t plug up the fast lane

Did you know that there is a law in Utah against plugging up the passing lane?
6 years ago
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Mark Stevens & Debbie Dujanovic

KSL Investigates: Sheriff addresses areas of concern in Salt Lake County

After several KSL investigations of the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Debbie Dujanovic sat down with the new sheriff to see what’s changed under her watch.
6 years ago
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Nicole Vowell

Answers from a Utah County social media assignment are going viral

A 9th grade teacher passed out an index card to each student and asked them to finish the sentence: "What my parents don't know about social media is _____"
6 years ago
Healthy Mind Matters...
By Mark Lieber, CNN

Opioid overdose among children nearly doubles, study says

The number of children admitted to hospitals for opioid overdose has nearly doubled since 2004, according to a new study.
6 years ago
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Abigail Ogle

Oklahoma schools install bulletproof storm shelters, made by Utah company

HEADTON, OK —  One small school district in Oklahoma has a bold new way to keep children safe. “You think those things (shootings) are never, ever gonna happen in your school, but unfortunately they do, and some are caused by weather, and some are caused my man,” said Headton PTO President, Melissa Hudson And that […]
6 years ago
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Caitlin Burchill

Task force searching for solutions to school safety

SALT LAKE CITY – A task force has been created with the goal of enhancing student safety in Utah. Members of the Utah School Safety Commission said they had their first of many closed-door meetings Thursday morning. The volunteer group hopes to gather information on the best ways to keep students safe and suggest action […]
6 years ago
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Lt. Robin Heiden

Safe in 60: What to do in active shooter situation

SALT LAKE CITY – Have you heard the phrase “Run, Hide, Fight”? Lt. Robin Heiden with Salt Lake City police shares advice if you ever find yourself in an active shooter situation. “Odds are you will never find yourself in an active shooter situation,” Heiden said. “But if you practice awareness and preparedness, you could […]
6 years ago
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Dr. Max Gomez, CBS New York

Sneaky new device leading to more teens vaping at school

NEW YORK (WCBS-TV) — In videos all over social media, more teenagers are using a new vaping device at school. “The kids doing it in my classes are not discreet about it at all,” said Abby Bernstein, a senior. “They can be at home, they can be at school, they can be any place. Plug […]
6 years ago
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Mike Anderson

Man walks into West High School, confronts resource officer

SALT LAKE CITY — Students eating breakfast Monday morning were disrupted when a man let himself into the school and charged at a school resource officer. Javier Mendez, 15, said his typical morning inside the West High School cafeteria was disrupted suddenly Monday when a man walked inside. School resource officers were alerted to his […]
6 years ago

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