In almost half of all residential burglaries, thieves enter through an unlocked door or unlocked window. Watchful neighbors who look out for you, as well as themselves, are a front-line defense against crime. If you're locked out of your home, can you still get in? Through an unlocked window in the back, or using an extra key hidden under a flowerpot or up on a ledge? If you can break in, so can a burglar! A small investment of time and money can make your home more secure and can reduce your chances of being a victim of burglary, assault, or vandalism. Visit for a video and more information on how we can keep our kids safe.
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You can download this checklist in English or Spanish! Make sure your children know how to contact you in case of an emergency. Learn about their pick-up procedures so only those you’ve authorized can pick up your children. If they are being followed by someone in a car, teach them to walk in the opposite direction from the one in which the car is driving.īe sure your children’s school has up-to-date emergency contact information. Instruct your children to get away as quickly as possible if someone is following them. Teach your children to recognize the tricks someone may use to abduct them such as asking for help or offering them a ride. Tell them to never approach a car without getting your permission first.Įncourage your children to kick, scream and make a scene if anyone tries to take them! If your younger children take the bus, wait with them or make sure they’re supervised by someone you trust at the bus stop.
Tell them not to take shortcuts and to stay in Walk the route to and from school with them pointing out landmarks and safe
It’s OK for you to stand up for yourself.Ĥ. Tell a trusted adult if anything makes you feel sad, scared or confused. Check first with you or the adult in charge before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything or getting into a car.Ģ. Take a friend when going places or playing outside.ģ. Tell people “NO” if they try to touch you or hurt you. Review the four rules of personal safety with your children. Help get them to and from school more safely by following this checklist. Millions of kids ride a bike, take the bus or walk to school every day.
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