- Never get close to or in a car with a stranger.
- If someone in a car stops and asks you a question NEVER get close to that car. Say "I don't know." and WALK or RUN away from the car.
- Never talk to strangers on the street.
- Never tell a stranger your name or address unless you’re hurt or need help.
- Always stay where other people can see you when you need help.
- Never accept candy or gifts from a stranger.
- Do not wear clothing with your name on it.
-If you think you are going to be harmed go to a safe place (an open store, a friend's home, a relative's home, a police or fire station, etc.)
- If you feel something is wrong always listen to your instincts.
Go to the nearest safe place and tell someone you are scared and have them call your parents or the police.
- If something does happen to you SCREAM “HELP“ LEAVE ME ALONE“
- If you have to, kick, punch and hit the person hurting you.
- As soon as you can, run away and keep yelling and making as much noise as you can. RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!
- At night stay where there are street lights and where other people can see and hear you.
- If you are alone walk in the middle of the sidewalk. This is so a stranger can’t grab you from their car.
- Never hitchhike! If you are stuck and need a ride home, NEVER ask a stranger! Call the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 920-746-2450. We will make sure you get home safe. There are bad people out there that ride around and look for kids. When you hitchhike you are asking for TROUBLE. The person who you think is helping you can HARM and HURT you. Play it safe and never accept a ride from a stranger.
- Have your mom or dad walk with you on the first few days of school. This is so you can pick out the safest route.
- Always walk to school with a friend or in groups with others walking your route.
- Use crosswalks, listen to the crossing guard and watch traffic lights when you are crossing the street.
- Do not take what you think is a short cut to school. Stay in the school zone.
- Always know your surroundings. That is in case someone or something seems odd you know it and can tell a teacher or parent.
- Do not take more money than you need for lunch or after school fun.
- Do not put your money in your book bag. Always keep it in a pocket.
- Do not wear or take expensive jewelry or clothing to school.
- Do not stay alone in hallways between classes.
- If you see a stranger around your school tell the teacher or your parents.
- Do not play alone on playgrounds. Leave when the other children do.
-NEVER give into peer pressure. Don’t except drugs or alcohol. It’s not cool to drink or do drugs. Of course it is hard to say NO to your friends, but they are NOT your friends if they pressure you with drugs or drinking!
- Always keep your doors locked.
- If you see a stranger snooping near your house tell your parents. If your home alone call neighbors or police. Don’t go outside.
-If someone is following you, and your parents are not home, DO NOT GO HOME. Go to a relative, friends, or neighbor's house.
- Do not open a door for a any stranger.
- If a stranger tries to talk you into opening the door tell the grown ups that you are home with. If your home alone call neighbors or police.
- Always tell your parents when someone calls or stops by.
- Never tell anyone you are home alone. If someone asks for your parents just say “They are busy” or “They can not come to the phone right now”.
- If someone calls you and you do not know who they are NEVER tell them your name or where you live. If they ask you a question about you or your home NEVER give any information out. Just hang up and tell your parents.
-Remember: In case of an emergency you should have an escape plan. Ask your parent or guardian to rehearse with you in case of a fire or burglary.
- ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET!!!
- Obey all traffic signs.
- Look both ways twice before you pullout onto the street.
- Always let people walking go first.
- Before you ride your bike check your brakes, tires and handlebars.
- If you have to ride at night always have something reflective on you or your bike.
- At night have a front light and reflectors on the back of your bike.
- At night, ride only when your mom or dad is with you.
- Do not leave your bicycle unlocked while you go into a store or home.
- ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET!!!
All of that might be a lot to remember in one sitting.
So here are a few ideas…
#1) COME BACK TO THIS PAGE ALL THE TIME!!
#2)TALK ABOUT THIS PAGE WITH YOUR PARENTS AND FRIENDS!!
#3)MAKE A GAME OUT OF THIS PAGE. HERE IS HOW….
-ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PRINT OUT THIS PAGE.
-THEN TEAR APART EACH RULE AND TIP.
-GET 4 PIECES OF PAPER.
-PLACE THE STREET SAFETY, SCHOOL SAFETY, HOME SAFETY AND BIKE SAFETY ON THE TOP OF ONE OF THE PAGES OF PAPER.
-THEN PUT EACH TIP AND RULE UNDER THE CORRECT CATEGORY!
-PLAY THIS GAME WITH YOUR PARENTS, SISTERS, BROTHERS, AND FRIENDS. HAVE FUN!!!
