On a drive to the local store yesterday I saw two children that could not be older than 7 or 8, walking along the road at least 400 yards from the nearest house. This was on a road that was a few hundrd yards from a State Highway. Predators look for opportunities to kidnap kids where there is a easily access escape route. Time and distance are the predator's friends.
So as we gear up for the school season to once again start. Let's be mindful of the safety tips we need to take for our children.
Tips to Protect Your Children from Crime:
Never leave small children alone in a public place. Have young children walk to school with a brother, sister or friend. Don’t allow young children to roam the neighborhood, trick or treat, or sell things door-to-door without an adult.
Tell children not to answer the door if they are alone.
Teach children telephone safety. Children who are alone should tell callers that their parents are unable to come to the telephone. Warn them not to give their name or address to an unknown caller.
Talk to children about crime and safety. Warn them not to talk to strangers. Remind them not to enter a car or home of a stranger.
Teach your kids about some ruses that predators use to lure kids to a car....."Hey little buddy, want to see my puppies? Do you know someone who wants a puppy? I have to find a good home for my puppy,..do you know anyone who wants a cute puppy?
Teach them to make a commotation if someone trys to grab them; running and screaming if the best way to draw attention and either make the predator abort or get witnesses to the act.
Teach children how to use 911 or another emergency telephone number. Leave a number so that babysitters can reach someone in an emergency.
Teach children their home telephone number and address. Show them how to call home from a pay phone even without money.
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