The holidays are in full swing, and with the parties, the presents and the good times also comes an increased necessity to be vigilant with regard to safety. Property crime is at its highest in December, according to the FBI. In 2024, there was a 10.8 percent jump in such crime nationally in December compared with November. Also, during the holidays, personal injuries increase, as does the possibility of other mishaps. A little attention to precaution will go a long way toward ensuring a fun and safe holiday season, experts said. “The holidays bring heavier shopping traffic, and that leads…


