Police motorcycles have blinking lights and a siren just like a police car. Some officers are men and some are ladies. They are all there to help people if there is an emergency or if someone breaks the law. Sometimes Police Officers have to look for bank robbers and other people that break the law. When you see a Police Officer, say hello and let them know that you are glad they are there to protect us and keep our city safe.
Most cities have a special phone number that people can use when an emergency happens.
When you dial this number you will get the help you need no matter what it is. It might be the fire department, or an ambulance or the police department. It is very important to know what a real emergency is so you can use it the right way. In the next box you will see some things that you should call 911 for and some others that you should not. No matter what happens you should always tell an adult.