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ALERT
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Attempted Abduction Thursday Morning
Remind Children How to
Stay Safe
Last Thursday morning, a dark skin male driving a 4-door white vehicle,
attempted to abduct a 12-year-old girl on Craig Street near the
bridge. The girl is safe and police are currently looking for
the suspect.
If you have any information, please call the Schenectady Police
Department at 382-5263.
If it’s an emergency call please dial 9-1-1.
Please remind your children of these important Be Smart
tips:
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uddy System: Don’t walk alone. Always take
someone with you. |
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yes Open: Be aware of your surroundings. |
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tay Away from Cars: Don’t be tricked into
getting into a stranger’s car. |
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ake a plan: Let someone know where you are going
and when you will be home. |
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void Strangers: Only speak to people you know. |
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un Away: If someone makes you feel uncomfortable
make noise and run away. |
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ell: Tell an adult you know if someone bothers you. |
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Never assume your child will not be abducted. It is very
important that you establish an open dialogue with your child so
he or she will confide in you in case of trouble. Instruct your
child to tell you if anyone has asked them to keep a secret from
you.
Other tips for parents:
1. Never leave your child unattended – not even for a minute.
2. Make
sure your child knows his/her full name, address and phone
number including area code. Teach him or her to use the
telephone, including 911 in an emergency.
3. Have his or her picture taken annually.
4. Teach your child to avoid people they don’t know. These
people are strangers. The ice cream man seen every day is still
a stranger.
5. Teach your child that adults usually do not ask children for
directions. If someone stops a car to ask for directions,
instruct your child to walk away.
6. Teach your child about abduction at an early age.
7. Teach your child to never go anywhere with anyone who
doesn’t know a family “code word.”
8. Do not place your child’s name on any clothing or belongings
visible to other persons. This will make it harder for
strangers to be on a first name basis.
9. Teach your child not to answer the door or phone when you
are not present.
10. Know where your child is at all times.
11. Know who your child’s friends are, where they live and
their telephone numbers.
12. Beware of any adult that showers your child with attention
or gifts.
13. Teach your child to go where there are people or to a safe
house if they are being followed. Show your child which houses
are safe in the community.
14. Teacher your child that it is appropriate to make a scene
if there is a danger. Teach him or her to yell “Help!” or “I
don’t know you.” Teach them to scatter belongs if they are
forced anywhere.
15. Be cautious selecting babysitters, preschools and daycare.
Check references.
16. Instruct your child to report any suspicious incident
immediately – such as someone hanging around in the schoolyard
or park.
17. Tell your child not to invite anyone into your house
without your permission.
18. Teach your child not to go into anyone's house without
letting you know where they are.
19. Make sure your child knows that no one has the right to
touch any part of their bodies that a bathing suit would cover.
20. Always accompany young children to public restrooms and
accompany your child on any door-to-door activities such as
fundraising or Halloween trick or treating.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your
child in school, please contact your child’s school
immediately.
It is important that we work together to ensure the
safety of your children.
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