Community Safety and Security Consultants (CSSC) will host a safety seminar on Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard, 790 N. Little Britain Road, Quarryville, The event will feature information and demonstrations on multiple types of personal safety practices.

"The primary purpose of the seminar is to increase awareness and personal safety in the community," said Jerry Harper, CEO of CSSC. "Situational awareness is the foundation of becoming safer. Knowing what's around you and avoiding a problem before it begins are key factors."

During the seminar, Harper and fellow security consultant Audra King will discuss personal safety in a variety of circumstances. The presentations will offer insight on how one can remain safe at home, avoid danger when returning to a parked vehicle and stay alert in common situations. A portion of the seminar will cover different ways that students can keep themselves safe on college campuses and utilize campus security resources. The event will also include tips on how to avoid common scams when browsing the internet. At the end of the seminar, Harper and King will offer a demonstration on self-defense tactics, where they will display methods that can be used to free oneself from an attacker.

Harper started CSSC in 2018, primarily to offer active-shooter training to businesses and schools in the area. Shortly after, CSSC expanded its services to include safety seminars of all varieties due to the number of questions Harper was receiving from the community. He said that many people were approaching him for advice about having packages stolen or being harassed while they were out for a jog. "The seminar encompasses a lot of what we do and training in different areas," Harper said. "People can take this information back to their families and workplaces to help keep others safe." At the end of the seminar, Harper and King will answer questions from the audience and cover any topics that were not addressed.

Harper has worked in law enforcement for 24 years and served in the military for three years. CSSC employs six other consultants who also share a background in either law enforcement or the military. CSSC is based in Lititz, but the company frequently travels to provide on-site training and other security services.

To register for the seminar, visit https://tinyurl.com/BHsafetyseminar.