Blog Archive: October 2006
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about treats.
Posted By McGruff on October 31, 2006
Remember, even after your parents have looked through your treats, you shouldn’t eat all of them in one night. To learn more, go to
Halloween.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about trick-or-treating.
Posted By McGruff on October 31, 2006
When you trick-or-treat, don’t go into a stranger’s house for any reason. If a stranger invites you inside, say “no,” get away, and tell a trusted adult. To learn more, go to
Halloween.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about treats.
Posted By McGruff on October 27, 2006
Remember, even after your parents have looked through your treats, you shouldn’t eat all of them in one night. To learn more, go to
Halloween.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about treats.
Posted By McGruff on October 26, 2006
When you trick-or-treat, don’t eat your treats as you go. Instead, save them until you get home and your parents have had a chance to look through them. To learn more, go to
Halloween.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about trick-or-treating.
Posted By McGruff on October 25, 2006
When you trick-or-treat, keep a flashlight or glow stick with you so that you can find your way. To learn more, go to
Halloween.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about trick-or-treating.
Posted By McGruff on October 24, 2006
When you trick-or-treat, go with friends. It’s safer and more fun, too. To learn more, go to
Halloween.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about strangers.
Posted By McGruff on October 23, 2006
Strangers are people whom you’ve never met. Some strangers are nice, others are not. So, remember how Scuff deals with strangers: don’t talk to the person, leave fast, and tell an adult. To learn more, go to
strangers and other dangers.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about bullies.
Posted By McGruff on October 19, 2006
If you see someone being picked on, be a friend and invite him or her to walk away from the bully with you. If you’re with your friends, have them come with you. To learn more, go to
advice on bullies.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about bullies.
Posted By McGruff on October 18, 2006
If you see someone being picked on, be a friend and invite him or her to walk away from the bully with you. If you’re with your friends, have them come with you. To learn more, go to
advice on bullies.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about fire safety.
Posted By McGruff on October 17, 2006
Be fire safe by being on the lookout for anything that could start a fire, such as matches or worn out electrical cords. If you see something that could start a fire, tell an adult. To learn more, go to
be fire safe!It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about biking.
Posted By McGruff on October 16, 2006
Always wear your helmet when you’re biking. Also remember to wear bright clothes so that drivers and other bikers can see you. To learn more, go to
riding right.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about getting along with others.
Posted By McGruff on October 13, 2006
If you have a conflict with someone, remember
Scruff’s steps for getting along: calm down, find the problem, think of solutions, decide on a good one, make a plan, and put the plan in action.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about emergencies.
Posted By McGruff on October 12, 2006
Sometimes emergencies happen. These are times when you need help from a policy officer, firefighter, or doctor. In an emergency, remember to go to a safe place; call 911 or dial 0; and answer the operator’s questions about your name, address, and phone number. To learn more, go to
what do to in an emergency.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about drugs.
Posted By McGruff on October 11, 2006
If someone tries to pressure you to take drugs, talk about fun things to do instead. If that doesn’t work, just say “See ya!” To learn more, read about how
Scruff says “No!”It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about dealing with bullies.
Posted By McGruff on October 09, 2006
If you’re having trouble with a bully, try to talk things out. If that doesn’t work, just walk away. To learn more, go to
advice on bullies.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about guns.
Posted By McGruff on October 06, 2006
If you see a gun, remember McGruff’s four steps: Stop, Don’t Touch, Get Away, and Tell an Adult! To learn more go to
gun safety.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about hanging out in the neighborhood.
Posted By McGruff on October 05, 2006
When you’re hanging out in your neighborhood, tell your parents where you’ll be and when you’ll be home. You should also know your parents’ phone numbers and work addresses and keep the information with you when you’re out. To learn more about staying safe in your neighborhood, go to
neighborhood safety.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today’s tip about secrets.
Posted By McGruff on October 04, 2006
If someone tells you a bad secret — one that might hurt you or someone else — don’t keep it to yourself. Instead, tell the secret to an adult you trust. To learn more about the difference between good secrets and bad secrets and what to do about them, go to
secrets.
It’s Crime Prevention Month! Read today's tip about staying safe online.
Posted By McGruff on October 03, 2006
When you’re online, don’t give out personal information, such as your age or address. To learn more about staying safe online, go to
stay safe online.
It's Crime Prevention Month! Read today's tip about staying home alone.
Posted By McGruff on October 02, 2006
When you’re home alone, remember to keep all the doors and windows locked. If someone comes to the door, don’t answer it. To learn more about staying safe when you’re home alone, go to
staying home alone.
