On June 17, East Algoma OPP officers police investigated a non-custodial abduction in the Elliot Lake area.
Two people were taken into custody and charged accordingly.
Police would like to take this opportunity to remind parents and/or guardians the importance of safety with their children.
Here are some safety tips to go over with your children:
- Know your name, address and phone number(s).
- Learn how and when to call 911.
- If you are scared of someone, RUN to safety.
- It's OK to be RUDE to a grown-up if you feel you are unsafe.
- Learn the difference between an "OK" secret and a "NOT OK" secret and beware of an adult that asks you to keep a secret from parents or your guardian.
- Have a "Call List" and know how and when to use it.
- Don't let anyone on the phone or at the door know that you are home alone.
- If you ever get lost in a mall, ask the closest store clerk for help and then stay where you are until you are found.
- Avoid shortcuts when you are walking from one place to another.
- If you are ever "scooped," scream, kick, bite and FIGHT as hard as you can to get away! NEVER trust what the "scooper" tells you.
- Tell your parents or a trusted adult if someone is asking you to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable. Listen to your "Uh Oh" voice.
- Always ask your parents for permission before getting on the Internet.
- Never talk to people online without your parent's permission.