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Sergeant Manna teaches students about "Stranger Danger"

Sergeant Manna speaks to elementary school students May 24, 2012 - On May 23, students at Scotchtown Avenue were visited by Sergeant Manna from the Village of Goshen Police Department. Sergeant Manna partnered with Physical Education Teachers Cheryl Gage and John Mardyniak to teach students about strangers and how to keep themselves safe.

During his presentation, Sergeant Manna talked about the following:

Safe walking tips (stay with an adult, walk against the flow of traffic, wear bright colors, use sidewalks, no short-cuts)
“Stranger Danger” tips:
- Don’t approach a stranger’s car
- Set up a code word with your parents in the event of a stranger picking you up
- Report strangers or strange activity immediately
- Yell-Go-Tell! (This is not my mom! This is a stranger! etc.)
Abduction resistance – how to slip out of a book-bag or coat
Always tell an adult if something or someone is making you uncomfortable

The presentation was made in accordance with New York State Educational Policy and Regulations that requires districts to have a health and wellness policy and adhere to health and wellness curriculum. One area of instruction includes Child Abduction Prevention.

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