Basic Safety Rules for Children

  • If you are in a public place and get separated from your parent (or authorized guardian), do not wander around looking for him or her. Go to a police officer, a checkout counter, the security office, or the lost-and-found area and quickly tell that you have been separated from your parent and need help.
  • You should not get into a car or go anywhere with any person unless you have your parent's permission.
  • If someone follows you on foot or in a car, stay away from him or her. You do not need to go near the car to talk to the person inside.
  • Adults and older youth who are not in your family and who need help (such as finding an address or locating a lost pet) should not ask children for help; they should ask other adults.
  • You should use the buddy system and never go anywhere alone.
  • Always ask your parent's permission to go somewhere, especially into someone elses home.