SECURITY IS A FAMILY MATTER - Caring for children is the key to building a safer environment for all.  In our life safety program, communication is the number one priority.  We believe it's the key to family security.  We've partnered with agencies to deliver a wealth of information about family communication, gun safety, positive relation ship building, and guidelines for setting limits with kids.

 

	Make communication your family's highest priority. A family stays tuned to itself first, not the TV or the Internet.
	Teach your children respect for themselves and for others.
	Acknowledge your children's fears. Remind children it's a parent's job to keep them safe and that you'll protect them.
	Walk the neighborhood with your family to help children become aware of their surroundings. Teach them when to avoid strangers and where to find a safe place in an emergency.
	Build self-esteem. At all ages, children react better to approval and affection.
	If you own firearms, protect your family and your community by locking them up. Gain maximum security by storing your ammunition in a safe location away from firearms.
	Get to know your neighbors. Don't let fences wall you off from relationships with the neighbors around you.
	If you know of someone with a substance abuse problem, don't look the other way. Help them get help. You can make a difference.
	Practice fire safety. Talk with your family about the best response in the event of a fire — including how to call 911 for help after exiting the home.
	Minimize risks that threaten your financial security. If someone makes you an offer on a product or investment that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always verify a company's references through a reliable source.