Safety First

Home Safety

100

If you are home alone, what should you do to stay safe? (3 things)

Lock doors and windows

Keep lights on

Do not answer the door for anyone

200

If someone you know comes to the door while you're home alone, what should you do? (2 answers)

Not answer (and let parents know they stopped by)

OR tell them to come back later

300

Who should have a copy of your house key?

Yourself, anyone who lives at your house, a family member or neighbor. (You can also hide a key somewhere safe)

400

What are signs your house might have been broken into? AND What should you do if you think your house was broken into? 

Signs: broken/open door and/or window 

DO NOT go inside

Get to safety (at a friend or neighbor's house)

Call 911

500

If someone is banging loudly on your door and yelling, "I NEED HELP! OPEN UP! HELP ME!" What should you do? 

Tell them you are calling 911 and wait until police arrive. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR! 

Technology Safety

100

If you get a call or text from a number you do not know, should you answer it?

NO! 

(If it's important, they'll leave a message)

200

If an unfamiliar person on the phone asks you for your password, social security number or other personal information, what should you do?

Tell them "No, I will not give you that information," and hang up/block number. 

300

Should you click on links in your text messages or emails from numbers/emails you do not recognize?

No! The link could cause a virus or allow someone to get your personal information. 

400

Should you send a stranger pictures or personal information through texts or emails?

NEVER! Even if it's a celebrity or someone famous. 

500

If you are meeting someone to buy something, what can you do to keep safe? (3 answers)

Go with someone

Meet at a public place (like a police station)

Know who you are looking for and what they and their car looks like

What do I do if...?

100

You see a stray dog walking alone with no owner

DO NOT go near the dog

Call 911 or non-emergency number (or animal control) and tell them what you see and where you are

200

Someone is following you in their car?

Drive to nearest police station

If you aren't familiar with area, call 911

Do not stop driving/pull over/park until you are at police station 

300

You are lost at a store?

Go to meeting spot (if you have one)

Try to call who you came with

Tell an employee you are lost

400

You see someone holding a gun in their hand?

Get to safety (far away from person with gun)

Call 911 and tell them where you are and what you saw

500

Someone is following me on my walk/bike ride?

DO NOT STOP

Move to a place where there are people (park, store, business...)

Call 911 and tell them where you are and what you saw

BONUS: if the person tries to grab or hurt you, fight back, scream and yell "HELP! STRANGER!" and try to run away to safety

911

100

What should you do if you call 911 by mistake?

DO NOT HANG UP!

Stay on the phone and tell the person everything is ok and that it was a mistake. 

200

What information should you have ready when you call 911? (3 things)

WHERE you are

WHAT the emergency is

WHAT number you are calling from

300

When can you hang up on the 911 call?

When the 911 operator tells you it's ok. NEVER hang up on a 911 call. 

400

Can you call 911 if I'm not sure if it's an emergency? 

Yes! Of course! It is better to ask for help and not need it and it is better to be safe than sorry. 

500

Is there another number I can call instead of 911? 

Yes, there is a "Non-emergency," for Birmingham: [phone] OR you can call your local police department

Grab Bag

100

If you are going for a walk, what are some safe things you can do before you leave? (4 things)

Go during the daytime

Take your CHARGED cell phone with you

Tell someone where you're planning to walk and when you are leaving

Walk with someone, not alone.

200

You see someone stealing at the store. They are taking items and putting them in their backpack. What should you do???

Notice where you are (what section or aisle)

Find and tell an employee

300

When you go shopping you should keep your purse/wallet and items at ____________'s length.

Arm's

400

To stay safe when heading back to your car, make sure to...(4 answers)

Have your keys out and ready

Keep your head up and looking around

Ask an employee to walk with you to your car if you are alone or it's dark outside.

If it's dark, try to park close to the store or near a light

500

Is it ok/legal if you see someone holding a gun in a holster?

Yes. In Michigan, it is legal to carry a gun in a holster.