Safety Education for Children: Police Initiatives

During events organized by law enforcement, students learn about appropriate behavior in schools, public areas, and online. They cover crucial topics such as bullying prevention, cyber safety, and road safety.

Recently, the community of Konoplyansk hosted a mobile safety class conducted by representatives of the National Police and the State Emergency Service, where students engaged in valuable learning activities.

The officers discussed road safety with the children, reminding them of traffic rules, particularly the importance of being cautious near roads and crossing streets only at designated pedestrian crossings, and using reflective materials at night to ensure visibility.

They also addressed mine safety, educating boys and girls about different types of explosive devices and how to behave if they encounter any. The children watched a thematic video and learned that dangerous items can be both obvious and concealed in everyday objects; if found, they must not be touched but reported to adults or emergency services at 101.

«The students enthusiastically participated in the quizzes we prepared for them. It was delightful to see how active and knowledgeable they were on many topics, providing correct answers and understanding how to behave in various life situations,» noted Natalia Ship, a juvenile prevention inspector.

In other communities of the Odesa region, juvenile police officers conducted lessons on digital literacy and legal awareness.

«We stressed the importance of using official resources for information verification, avoiding dubious websites, and being cautious on social media, as they often ask for personal information. It is also crucial to be wary of strangers and to refrain from overly personal conversations with them. If they receive suspicious proposals, especially to earn 'easy' money, they should immediately inform their parents and the police, taking screenshots of the conversations and noting the identifying usernames,» said Yulia Isaieva, a senior juvenile prevention inspector.

Police reminded teenagers that, generally, individuals over 16 are subject to administrative and criminal liability, while for certain categories of offenses, liability begins at 14. Younger offenders are also not overlooked, as corrective measures are applied to them.

Such preventive activities with children are held across all districts of Odesa region.