St. Thomas Police Service

 

STREETPROOFING KIDS

For Children and Parents:

  • Parents - take a walk through your neighbourhood; discover the Block Parent homes - know what the sign looks like and point it out to your children.
  • Always take the same route to and from school - no shortcuts. Always walk with a friend.
  • When going to school, go directly there and do not stop on the way.
  • Never hitchhike.
  • Confirm a password or secret code with your children and teach them to never go with anyone unless they can give you that secret code or password.
  • Never ride home with anyone unless you have your parent's permission first.
  • Always ask for your parent's permission before going to a friend's home after school.
  • Never let anyone into your house if you are home alone.
  • Never say you are home alone when talking on the telephone.
  • Always be sure your parent(s) know where you are.
  • Be careful if a grown up asks for directions. Keep a safe distance away.
  • Say no if a friend or grown up ask you to do something you don't think is right.

Tips for Parents:

  • Never put your child's name on the outside of their coat, hat or backpack - it makes it easy for someone to gain their trust by calling them by name.
  • Make sure your child knows their name, address and telephone number including the area code.
  • Make sure your child knows how to use a pay phone in an emergency.
  • Always keep an updated list of names, address and phone numbers of your child's friends.
  • Know where your child is at all times.
  • Be familiar with your child's friends and daily activities.
  • Reinforce with your child that strangers can drive any type of vehicle, can be male or female, young or old, short or tall, look shabby or well-dressed.
  • Consider using a secret code or password should someone other than you pick up your child.
  • Let you children know they can call 911 or 0 for an operator and they do not need money for this.

 

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