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Personal Security For Children

• 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 stranger’s house.

• Teach your children their full names, address and telephone No.

• Tell them never to admit to being home alone on the phone or to someone at the door.

• 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 neighbour 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 recognise 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

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