Child Safety Programs
Some of our community programs are available via video-conferencing. Please contact Officer Bertalan at 412-473-1322 to inquire.
Our programs provide information in a fun and informative way. Children are taught how to stay safe while at school, at home and in their neighborhood. Parents learn techniques to help their children remain safe whether at home, school or on the internet.
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Bicycle and Helmet Safety
Children are taught safe riding techniques as well as the proper way to wear a bicycle helmet. This program is also partnered with bicycle rodeos and helmet fittings, when available.
Bullying Prevention
Children and adults will be instructed on ways to identify and respond to bullying. The presentation also provides techniques for dealing with bullying and the bully. Steps to prevent bullying will also be discussed, along with the means used to bully others, such as cyber bullying, physical, psychological and emotional bullying.
Child Identification Program
This program uses a state-of-the-art computer system to take digital pictures and fingerprints of children which will be printed and given to the parents or guardians. The system also allows for recording this information on a CD/DVD and it is provided to the parents. This program provides necessary information to a child’s guardians in the event that he/she becomes missing, abducted or for identification purposes.
Halloween Safety
Halloween can be a dangerous time for children due to the large numbers of young pedestrians walking near or on the street when it is getting dark. Children and parents will be provided with safety tips for costumes as well as proper safety equipment to wear and carry. Safe handling of treats and best safety practice techniques for pedestrians are also explored.
Stranger Danger/Charlie Check-First Programs
Children are educated on how to avoid dangerous situations and potentially dangerous people. They are provided information on the Buddy System; home safety; to always get permission from a parent or guardian; and what to do when lost in order to remain safe.
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