Richard Bloom is an expert in the field of Personal Safety. He has publishedtwo bookson the subject and has conducted over 600 Safety Programs to Fortune 500 Companies, Women’s Organizationsand over 70 school Districts(including Region 4 & 6 ESC.) Richard has been featured in numerous publications and interviewed by major television networks. His programs are considered “Empowering Motivational Events”.
Community:
In 1993, Richard ran for City Council in Houston’s District G (Galleria Area). He used his speaking ability to create the need for more police presence at a time when Houston Crime was high.
HISD: In 1995, he published “Keeping Kids Safe” and raised sponsor money to print 30,000 copies in English and Spanish to donate to teachers and parents in the Houston ISD for child safety programs.
Richard has donated his speaking ability to benefit groups like: Santa Maria Women’s Shelter; Houston Children Shelter; Children’s Impact Center (Cleveland, TX); River Oaks Baptist Church, Kiwanis Prayer breakfast, Lions Clubs, Rotary and numerous Women’s Organizations.
Motivational Speaking: Featured speaker for companies such as Merrill Lynch, United Space Alliance, U.S. Postmasters, Miller Brewing, Finger Furniture, MCI and New Caney and Cleveland School Districts.
Funday in the Park: Richard and his late wife Sherry Lewis raised millions of dollars of sponsor money to support Houston’s Funday in the Park program held in various City Parks to benefit low income families.
About his Books:
“Keeping Kids Safeis a street smart book for parents raising children in today’s world.”
Bob Lanier, Mayor of Houston.
“Schools and parents can help protect kids by giving them practical advice on safety”.
George W. Bush, Governor of Texas
“This book is a timely, needed informational guide which will help our schools in dealing with the issues of Crime, School Safety and secure school facilities”.
Lynn St. James Chief Educational Officer, Chicago Public Schools
“This is one of the best books on this subject”.
Texas Attorney General’s office
Survival Guide for the Age of Crime, contains 16 stories about crimes American’s face every day. Each story gives an experts view on how people become victims and how they can avoid becoming a victim. The book contains scores of crime prevention tactics you and your family can use every day. Published 1992
Media:
In 1991, Richard produced and was featured in his highly rated TV show, “Citizens Living in Fear” on Houston Cable TV. He was also featured in specials on ABC, NBC, and Fox news, twice with Ned Hibberd
