Be Kid Safe and Kid Smart Brochure

TOGETHER WE CANTRINIDAD ANDTOBAGOPOLICE SERVICEBe Kid Safe and Kid Smart“You can make the difference”

Do you know whatcrime is?• Crime is a dishonest or illegal act, that someone can be punished for.• People who commit crimes are called criminals.• You can also commit a crime by omitting to do something. For example, keeping property you found and making no effort to find the owner. Photo

The Story of RosyOne day, Rosy went to a grocery shop to buy bread.When she saw that the shopkeeper was busy withthe other customers, she stole some toffees from ajar.When she got back home, her mother asked herwhere did she get the toffees? Rosy told her motherthe truth.Her mother said, \"It's really very bad to steal. Theshopkeeper might not be looking at you but stealingis a crime and you can be arrested by the police.Also, God is looking at you all the time. So, oneshould never steal.\"Rosy understood the words of her mother and wentback to the shop to return the toffees to theshopkeeper.The shopkeeper felt happy on seeing her honestyand gave her some toffees as a reward.

Photo of police interacting with a childYou should always reportany crime to the police,teacher or parent;• Get involved to make school safer and better; Settle arguments with words, not fists and weapons; Don’t stand around and form an audience.• If someone tries to hurt you, say “no, get away”, and tell a trusted adult.• If you or anyone you know is being bullied; try to stay with a group of friends, don’t be afraid, say “No” and walk away; don’t argue and tell a trusted adult.• Don’t open doors to anyone you and your parents don’t know or trust. Don’t forget to be net safe! Just as you stay away from strangers on the street, be careful about strangers on the Internet.

Do you know how to call forhelp in an emergency?• To call for police dial 999/911; firefighters dial 990 or for emergency medics dial 811; Childline dial 800-4321; reporting crime 555; Crime Stoppers 800 TIPS• Describe the emergency briefly.• Give your full name and the address at which help is needed.• Hang up only when you are told to do so; listen for questions or instructions.Now that you are aware, youcan help turn back crime.

For More Information Contact:Community Policing Secretariat Riverside Plaza, Besson Street, Port of Spain Tel: 625-3275 Fax: 623-0666 or Call our Customer Care Hotline 800-TTPS (8877)