Child Safety Program

(Ages 6-11)

Learn proper safety measures for riding in a car, a bus, or on a bicycle. Learn safety rules for when you are home alone and how to dial 911 in an emergency. Learn what "stranger danger" is all about. The safety of the children in any community is the responsibility of all adults and kids alike. The Santa Rosa Co. Sheriff's Office wants to ensure the safety of all of our children and recommend the following:

Car Safety:

  Lock doors, don't hang arms out windows, be seated in the proper car seat.

Bus Safety:

  Walk the same route to and from the bus stop

  Watch for any signals from the bus driver

  Walk ten feet in front of the bus when crossing in front of it

  Ride quietly on the bus.

  Do not distract the bus driver

  Do not change seats or move about while the bus is running

Bicycle Safety:

  Wear a helmet if under the age of 16

  Wear light clothing if riding at night, wear reflectors

  Use proper turn signals

  Maintain bike in good working condition

  Obey all traffic rules, signs, signals

  Ride in the same direction as the vehicles

  Learn the traffic signs: stop, yield, curve, etc.

  Keep both hands on the handlebars

  Only one rider per bicycle

  Have a light and reflectors on your bike

  Use caution, good judgment, courtesy

Stranger Danger:

  Don't talk to strangers, accept gifts from strangers or get into their cars

  Don't help a stranger look for "his lost dog."

  Tell a grownup if a stranger approaches you and makes you uncomfortable

  Tell a grownup if a person touches you inappropriately

  Don't open the front door to a stranger