First turn on your porch lights in the pre-dawn mornings. Between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. look out your house window. Get off the freeway and drive the surface streets to work. Patrol on your way to work by putting on your hazard lights and headlights so that students can feel your presence. If you see suspicious activity, blow your horn, yell out the window, or call the police.
Parents form walking groups to and from school.
Parents, guardians, teachers and principals should be the principal individuals to have contact with the children. Public Lighting, Detroit Water and Sewerage, Detroit Recreation, Department of Transportation and Department of Public Works vehicles will be on alert beginning immediately. The mayor is asking citizens to especially patrol along school routes in their neighborhood. Everybody has a role to play. Get involved now.