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Child Safety - is YOUR child protected?

Written by: Kimberly Vetrano -- Web Site: FUNtastic Letters & Wraps

It's a parent's worst nightmare. You are with your family in a crowded store. You turn for just one moment to look at something then turn back to realize your child is not beside you. Your heart feels like it's stopping while terror takes over your body. Thankfully your child is just a few feet away and everything is fine again. Sadly, for thousands of families each year this story does not have a happy ending.

The F.B.I. receives on average 2,000 missing children reports each day. In the United States a child goes missing every 40 seconds, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. And according to the US Department of Justice and the World Almanac the chances of a child of being abducted at 1 in 42.

These statistics are not to scare you, but rather to express upon all parents and caregivers the importance of teaching your children how to stay safe as well as to make sure your children are properly identified in the event they are missing or abducted. Most people make sure that they have an identification tag for their pets, but never consider the importance of having identification for their own children.

So what can parents and caregivers do to protect their children? There are many steps that parents and caregivers can take to help their children.

It is very important to have proper identification for their children available in case a child goes missing or is abducted. It is important to have a current picture of your child as well as their fingerprints and a DNA sample. There is a new product available now that will allow you to have your child's teeth prints preserved as well since dental records are often used for identification. Such products are readily available and inexpensive. All children should have proper identification on record and have it updated each year.

Another very important thing that parents and caregivers can do to protect their children is to make sure that their children always wear some sort of identification that is not easily seen. T-shirts with a child's name on it or a button on their jacket is not a smart thing for a parent to do. Sure, children love wearing clothing with their names boldly printed on them, but for the would be child abductor knowing a child's name just makes them an easier target. Instead parents should utilize non-obvious forms of identification on their children such as a Child ID Scope and identification bracelets where your child's name and your contact information is printed on the inside of the bracelet so that it is not easily seen by others.

Other important tips parents and caregivers can use to help protect their children:

* Never allow children to go anywhere without telling you about it first.

* Make sure you know exactly what your child is wearing that day. Take a mental note of their shoes, shirt, pants and anything else they might be wearing so you can recall it if needed. You can make a game of it as well. See if your child can also recall what you have on as well. That way if your child should become separated from you they can tell someone what color your jacket is or what color dress you have one.

* Go over the rules about strangers with your children whenever they leave the house. Such "rules" would include never talking to strangers unless it someone who is trying to help them such as a police officer or store employee. Remind your child to keep a safe distance from strangers and in the even a stranger tries to grab hold of them your child should shout at the top of their lungs "Help! You are not my Mommy/Daddy". It is also important to teach your children not to fall for the typical "lures" that abductors use such as helping them to locate a lost pet or child.

* Should your child become separated from you, teach your children to remain in one spot and not to wonder around. Tell them that you will come and find them by back tracking where you were. You can also point out store employees to your children so that your children know they can tell them that they are lost and need help locating you.

* If your child should get lost from you and cannot locate a police officer or uniformed employee instruct your child to seek out a mother with children rather then someone who is alone. Mothers are more likely to help out a young child.

* Teach your children to trust their intuition. If they feel uncomfortable about a person or situation your child should feel that they could talk to you about these feelings. Always listen to what your child has to say and never just dismiss anything without finding out "why".

* Create a special "code word" that only you and your children know. Do not share this code word with anyone unless they need to know. Teach your children that they are not to go with anyone, no matter what they say (such as "Mommy wanted me to come and get you") unless that person can give them the secret "code word". If that person does not know the code word then instruct your child to run away as fast as they can.

If your child does go missing try not to panic. First check all around you to make sure that your child has just not wondered off. If you still do not find your child then go ahead and call the police immediately. There is no waiting period to report a missing person. Make sure you can describe what your child was wearing, where they were last seen, and hand over important documents to the police such as your child's current photo, finger prints and DNA samples. Request that they enter your child's information in the National Crime Information Center Missing Person File (NCIC). You can also call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST and request to have your child's information entered into their database.

Your child's safety should be your number one priority. With a few simple steps you can help protect your child. Your child does not have to become a statistic. With some common sense and a serious approach to their safety you can help protect your child from becoming a victim. And make sure you approach this subject in a non-threatening manner. You want to teach your children how to keep safe, you don't want to alarm them or make them fearful.

(c) 2004 Kimberly Vetrano is the owner of Child Safety & More (http://www.ChildSafetyandMore.com) and FUNtastic Letters & Wraps (http://www.FUNtasticLettersandWraps.com) and specializes in Child Safety ID Products, educational books and other family related products & services

Security and Crime Prevention Tips

Using these crime prevention tips along with added security items such as motion detectors, hidden surveillance cameras, hidden security cameras, nanny cams, wireless hidden video cameras, your home and business can be a safer place!

PERSONAL SAFETY & PROTECTION

There is no fool proof style of living to recommend that may reduce the risk of your becoming a victim. Personal safety is a matter of common sense. But there are practical measures that you can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. There are three elements for a crime to exist:

1. The criminal, which you cannot control
2. The victim, which you cannot control
3. The opportunity which you CAN control or reduce

Here is a short plan:

1. Avoid being a target. Tough targets are not selected. Criminals are usually stronger, but usually not smarter. They are also creatures of opportunity. They will steal a car, purse, or break into a house. Usually if your instincts tell you there is something wrong…it probably is.

2. Do not allow the criminal to have privacy. Go towards light away from darkness, go toward people. Manage private places you cannot deny.

3. Attract attention. Call “Help” or “Fire”, criminals don’t want to be caught. Scream for help. If you see someone else in trouble, yell, honk your horn, or yell that you will call the police. Sometimes this could stop a crime.

4. Take action. Initiate contact between the attacker and the victim. The attacker has the least control. Action must be immediate and fast. Don’t hesitate! If a situation makes you feel uncomfortable, act on your first instincts. You have the right to protect yourself.

Don’t Forget:
• Bad guys don’t always look like bad guys.
• Everyone is responsible for his or her own personal safety – Have a Plan!
• Crime can happen to anyone!
• Look tough
• Walk with a purpose – with confidence
• Keep your valuables out of sight

When initiating a plan for personal safety:

• Don’t carry weapons for protection. They can be used against you.
• Always have a reactionary plan in mind and practice crime prevention in every situation.
• Carry a personal security alarm
• Your very best defense is to be alert and cautious
• Avoiding a situation is better than trying use resistance. Try to be aware of situations that might be developing around you that will give you time and opportunity to run away.
• If you see someone attempting to steal your purse or belongings, give them up. Possessions can always be replaced and more easily than to heal broken bones.
• If you are forced to give up your belongings, throw them to the ground several feet away from the thief, and run in the opposite direction, yelling “Help” or “Fire”.
• DO NOT allow the attacker to take you to another location. Your odds are improved for survival if you can escape or yell for help at the point of the initial attack.
• If you are attacked, yell and scream. This will create attention and may discourage the attacker. Shouting “No, no, no” or “Help” or “Fire” may also discourage an attacker and draw attention from others to the attack.
• If you are being pulled along or dragged against your will, fall to the ground and roll. This will make it harder for the attacker to control you and may enable you to break free.

PROTECTING YOUR HOME SECURITY

• Keep doors and windows locked.
• Make your home looked “lived in” with inside light timers and good outside lights. At night, use timers to turn on lights and appliances (such as a radio) in a pattern much like your normal activity. This gives the illusion that the home is occupied and may help to deter a break in. At night, properly placed lighting can also deter burglars.
• Make sure there is a clear view of your doors and windows by trimming all shrubs and trees. Windows hidden by bushes or trees provide burglars with an ideal place to work undetected.
• Check identification of any sales and service representatives coming to your door.
• Install deadbolts on exterior doors and insert screws in the upper track of patio doors to prevent the door from being removed from outside.
• Get to know your neighbors.
• Do not respond to obscene phone calls…just hang up immediately.
• Carry plenty of insurance on your home and contents. Keep any valuables in a safe-deposit box.
• Record all serial numbers and mark your property in case of theft. Keep an inventory of your property.
• If you come home and suspect that someone has broken into your home, DO NOT ENTER. Call the police from a neighbor’s phone, cell phone or pay phone.

IF YOU LIVE IN AN APARTMENT
Report any suspicious person hanging around the entrance or lobby of your apartment to your superintendent.

Avoid doing your laundry alone or during late hours. Try to arrange with a friend or other tenant to do this chore together during daylight hours.

Always try to park in a well-lit area near the exit or elevator if possible. Don’t leave valuables in your car, and certainly not in plain view. Report suspicious persons in and around the parking lot, burned out light bulbs and broken locks to the landlord.

Treat the entrance to your apartment building as if it were your own front door. Before “buzzing” someone in, verify that he or she is the person you’re expecting.

FOR YOUR BUSINESS

After closing, a business owner should make it a habit to:

• Leave the drapes open
• Have enough lights left on to allow passing motorists and police to have a view of the inside of the building.
• Merchandise and signs should not obstruct the view of the interior.
• Cash registers should be left OPEN at the front of the store to reduce temptation for intruders.
• Safes should be visible from the outside and securely attached to the floor. If you are storing money in the safe make sure it is the type that is burglar resistant. These safes are generally small, with round doors and are constructed mostly of steel. They are designed to resist physical attacks and are available in various strengths.
• Restrict the number of employees with keys or combinations. Key control is just as important as having good secure locks.

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