News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, November 15, 2014       ATTENDING THE SANTA CLAUS PARADE?   Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe at the Santa Claus parade today; Hold hands – Holding hands with your children ensures that you have physical control of them at all times. Consider a child leash – In circumstances such as this these leashes can be helpful. Use a stroller - Strollers are great at keeping your child in a safe and secure location while you are trying to navigate through large crowds. Keep your child within arm-reach- If your child is too old for hand holding, leashes or strollers, then make sure that your child is always within arms-reach. Have identification on your child - When you and your family are going to be in a large crowd, it's a good idea to have some sort of identification on your child's person. If your child gets separated from you, this will allow an adult to contact you immediately. Carry an up-to-date photo - Always have an up-to-date photo of your child with you when your family goes out and take note of what your child is wearing so that you can provide a good description should he or she go missing. Consider taking a picture of your child with your phone before heading out. Find a Police Officer - Explain to your child about looking for a police officer if they should become separated from you. Tell your child to make sure that they tell the police officer that they are lost. Most Important - Keep an eye on your children at all times. Have fun at the parade!     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.