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SAFETY TIPS CHILDREN SAFETY · 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 neighbor 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 recognize 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. HOME SAFETY · Fix grills on windows and glass paneled doors. · Don't allow any stranger to enter your house, when you are alone without finding out his identity. · Beware of persons coming to your house under the pretext of repairing/selling · Keep side doors pad locked and main door bolted. · Use slam-shut locks instead of pad locks. Install magic eye and safety chains on doors. · Look through the magic eye and ensure the door chain is secure before opening the door to a stranger. · Leave a light switched on when you go out of town. Inform your neighbours about your absence from your home for a long or short period. · Insure all valuable properties like VCR, TV etc. · Mark valuables with an identification number like your Ration Card, Passport or · Install an alarm system and learn how to use it. Monitor your alarm system and arrange for guard response. Stow away ladders and stools. · Make your home appear lived in. Don't keep huge amount of cash and ornaments in the house. Use bank lockers. · Don't sleep near an open window during the night. · Don't disturb the scene, if you notice theft in your house, wait for the arrival of police otherwise it will lead to tampering of evidence like fingerprints, footprints etc.
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