We often like to think that the Four States are safe and that we don't have to worry about becoming a victim. But no area is crime free. Whether it's identity theft or a home break in - bad things happen every day ... and how you act can be the difference in whether you're next.

Robert Siciliano is a security expert, author of "The Safety Minute" and a professional speaker on the topic. He says, "There always has been and always will be a predatory criminal element out there stalking their prey. There will always, always be predators stalking their prey." Find out more in Gretchen Bolander's special report, "Safe and Sound."  And tune in for the second part of the report tonight on Action 12 News at 10:00.