Today students in Rooms 6 and 13 were lucky to spend some time hearing from Constable Rich about his job as a police officer and ways to be safe in the community. Students had a lot of really important questions that he was able to answer, and it was great to hear how many students have had these sorts of discussions at home!
Constable Rich shared that above all, his most important tool is his words. Students were surprised to learn that Constable Rich has never used his gun on baton in his 16 years as an officer! He told us that he uses kind words to help people and keep them safe, even if the person he is talking to is a "bad guy".
Constable Rich also shared some very important tips about how students can be safe. Please take some time to discuss these ideas with your child at home:
- It is very important to always let an adult know where you are.
- If you walk home, always go straight home. Don't stop to play or go to a friend's house without telling an adult.
- Always have a plan. If someone is late picking you up or no one is at your bus stop when you are dropped off, you need to know what to do. Parents and children need to have these important conversations!
- Only go home with adults that parents have told you to go with. It is very important that your child knows who is allowed to pick them up from school - sometimes people they recognize are not safe to go with, so this should be clearly established by parents.
- Always look both ways when you are crossing the street, even when you are in the middle of the road. You never know if the cars are giving as much attention to the road as they should be!
- Know your phone number and address. Very few students shared that they know this information.
We are so grateful Constable Rich took time out of his day to share these important ideas with our students. What a great experience!
