SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) - With schools recessing for summer, the Salt Lake City Police Department,
Salt Lake City School District and Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office of Education are asking parents and guardians to “Take 25” and make time to talk about child safety.
Take 25 is a national child safety campaign that encourages parents and guardians to take time to talk to their children about ways to stay safer. Created by the
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), Take 25 promotes an ongoing dialogue between children, families and communities about child safety.
Posters and conversation starters from the “Take 25” program offer safety tips in four categories: At Home, On the Net, Going To and From School, and Out and About. Another sheet helps families plan what to do in case of an emergency.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to practice good safety measures by following the important safety tips noted below:
· Keep an accessible, up-to-date, good-quality photograph of your child in case of an emergency.
· Never let young children go places alone. Be clear about the places and homes they may visit.
· Know where your children are and whom they are with at all times.
· Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, whether it’s running or not.
· Talk openly to your children about safety. Make an outing to a mall or park a “teachable” moment.
For more information and materials to start a family conversation about safety, visit www.slcpd.com. Click on “Get Informed” and follow the links to Take 25. Materials are available in English and Spanish.
