Ensuring Safety for Children in Educational Institutions
Law enforcement officers educate students on essential safety measures in schools, public spaces, and online environments. Topics include bullying, cyber threats, mine safety, and other critical issues.
Recently, representatives from the National Police and the State Emergency Service visited the Konoplyanska community to conduct safety classes for students.
The officers engaged with children regarding road safety, reminding them of pedestrian rules, such as being cautious near roads and crossing only at designated crosswalks, as well as using reflective elements at night to be more visible to drivers.
Mine safety was also a topic of discussion, where students learned about types of explosive devices and proper actions if they come across any. They watched a themed video and understood that dangerous items can be both obvious and hidden in everyday objects, and they should not touch them but instead report to adults, including calling emergency services.
«The students eagerly participated in the quizzes we prepared for them. It was gratifying to see how active and knowledgeable they were, providing correct answers and understanding how to behave in various life situations,» said Natalia Ship, a juvenile prevention inspector.
In the Fountains, Southern, Velikodalnytska, and Vygodynska communities, juvenile police officers conducted lessons on digital and legal literacy in lyceums.
«We emphasized the importance of using official resources for information verification, avoiding websites with dubious content and violence propaganda. Caution is needed in social networks as they often require access to personal information. It's also important to be careful with strangers and refrain from overly close interactions, and report suspicious offers, especially regarding 'easy' money, to parents and police, making sure to take screenshots of conversations and note identifying usernames,» highlighted Julia Isaeva, senior juvenile prevention inspector.
Police reminded teenagers that generally, individuals aged 16 and older are subject to administrative and criminal responsibility, while for certain categories of crimes, this responsibility starts at 14. Younger offenders are also not overlooked and may face corrective measures.
Such preventive measures are being conducted throughout the Odesa region.
