Although we cannot make this process easier for you, we would like to share with you a few safety tips that may prevent your child's school days from becoming a true nightmare. Set clear ground rules, i.e., when to be home, where they may go, if friends may come over. Have emergency telephone numbers available in a convenient location. Personal Safety - Instead of putting your child's name on his clothing, lunch box, or backpack, choose a geometric shape or animal shape that your child can readily recognize. Take time to teach your child about different child lures and what to do if they are approached.
All children like to fit in at school.
Let your children know that it's ok to say no if fitting in means doing drugs or other things that are wrong. Children and the Internet - Ask school authorities whether your child's access to the Internet will be monitored. Spend time with your children, stay in touch with what they are doing. These are just a few tips for your child's safety. Twenty-one officers joined the DPS Capitol Police District to provide law enforcement and security for state property within the Capitol Complex.