 Who
Is A Stranger?
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A stranger is someone that you don't know well.
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Most strangers will not try to harm you, but
some strangers are dangerous, even if they dress nice or look friendly.
Never take rides, candy, gifts,
or money
from strangers.
It's okay to say "NO THANK YOU."
Always report to a police officer, a parent, a teacher or any adult you know if a
stranger:
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Tries to join in your play.
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Asks you to go with him/her.
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Asks you to help them find a lost animal or asks if you want to see their
pet.
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Tries to have a conversation with you or touch you while you are at the movies,
playground, or walking anywhere.
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Offers you a ride, candy, gum, or money.
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Always try to get a full description of the stranger.
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If you see a suspicious car, take down the license number with a pencil and paper; write
it in the dirt or on the sidewalk with a stick or stone.
If you don't know, don't
go!
Parents...Teach Your Children:
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Their full name, address, and phone number, including area code.
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Your full name, where you work, and phone number.
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Your Secret Password -- A word known only by you and your child.
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Never to go with anyone who does not give your Secret Password.
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A Police Officer is his/her friend.
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To scream "HELP!" if they are in trouble.
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How to make a long distance call, get the operator, and dial 9-1-1.
Children...Beware of Strangers. Watch
out for Stranger Danger!
Children...Remember Stranger Danger Rules:
- SAY NO!
- GET AWAY!
- TELL SOMEONE!
- SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO YELL!
Play Safe!
- Never play in alleys or deserted buildings.
- Take a friend along when you go to playgrounds, stores, movies, etc.
- Come home before dark.
- Never go anywhere unless you have your parent's permission and Secret Password.
Play in safe places with
friends.
Never, never play in strange places.
Telephone Tips
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Phone home to tell your parents where you are if you change locations or will be late.
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Never tell a caller that you are home alone.
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Dial 9-1-1 if you are home alone and need help in an emergency.
Let mommy or daddy know
where you are.
Remember, always ask before you go somewhere.
Attention Mom and Dad
This information is to aid you as parents in teaching your child about the problem of
the potential child molester. As parents, we have a role in this problem. The child needs
to know some very basic steps in avoiding this situation, without frightening the child
unnecessarily.
The child is taught through STRANGER DANGER that a stranger is just someone they don't
know. They need to learn how to tell the difference between a good stranger and STRANGER
DANGER.
STRANGER DANGER will try to trick the child using a toy, money, candy, or anything else
they might think of. They will also try to take the child away from the places where they
play.
We hope this information can be used as a valuable tool for the child when aided by mom
and dad.
Mesa Police Department Crime Prevention Unit (480)
644-2300, option 5.
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