The Lost and Safe Program

The Lost and Safe Program instructs children in the following:
How to identify if they are lost.
Where they should position themselves after admitting they are lost, and not to wander around.
How to remain calm until found.
Items that should be carried with them to aid in their survival and ultimate rescue.
Not to be ashamed of being lost.
Not to fear parents' anger or punishment.
Reassure them that searchers are looking for them.
How to aid searchers in finding them.
Not to be afraid of wild animals.
What to do when lost in a shopping center.
Who to rely on for help if lost in a shopping center.
How to defend against unknown individuals.
Safe "On-Line Chat."
Proper methods of greeting a Police Service Dog.

This program is presented in a manner that maintains the attention of both children and adults. Adults are presented with information on when and how to activate the search and rescue organization, the information rescuers need in order to identify the missing person, and how and where to make themselves available to the rescue party.

At the conclusion of the Lost and Safe program, Lt. Abney will hold a question and answer period. Children and adults are encouraged to participate in order to ensure an understanding of the information presented. The entire program will last approximately one hour, and each child receives a brochure covering all of the procedures taught in the Lost and Safe presentation.

Although this program is taught mainly in the Greater St. Tammany Parish Area of Louisiana, arrangements may be made to have a presentation in other parishes and states. Please contact Lt. Abney for further information.