Children Safety
- Never run errands for strangers, even for money.
- Never accept candy money or gifts from a stranger, or an invitation to a movie, etc.
- Never get in to a car with a stranger for any reason.
- Never Hitch-Hike.
- If a stranger attempts to coax you into a car, yell and run, then write down the license number from a safe distance, or scratch it in the dirt. Then tell your parents teacher or a policemen.
- If a friend gets in to a car with a stranger, even if you have warned him not to, write down the license number and tell a policeman, your parents or teacher right away.
- Make sure that your parents always know you are and who you are with.
- When collecting for charities, always travel in groups of two or more, and never go inside a strangers house.
- Teach your children their full names, address and telephone No.
- Instruct children to look out for each other and tell you when something unusual or suspicious happens.
- Report suspicious individuals or vehicles lurking in areas where children play to the police.
- Ask a trusted neighbor to provide security for your children if any threat or emergency arise while you are away from home. Offer to do same for them.
- Every child should know that police are friends and be able to recognize the uniform and know that a policeman will be receptive if the child is lost or frightened.
- Children should be encouraged to play with friends and never in isolated areas or vacant buildings.
- Parents should always know where their children are.
- Parents should ensure that baby-sitters are known and can be trusted.