Pasadena PD Offers Free Kids’ Safety Academy
By Terry Miller
Published: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
The Pasadena Police Department is sponsoring a free Pasadena Kids Safety Academy beginning on March 6, 2010. The classes for children between the ages of six and 12 are held for seven consecutive Saturdays at different Pasadena locations from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Classes are taught by Police, Fire and other City personnel. “We do require that parents or guardians attend with their young ones,” says Janet Pope Givens. “The information may be presented at age appropriate levels for the little ones, but as parents we can learn a lot about what the department wants our children to know and how to use that knowledge.”
“The intent of the academy is to teach our youngsters what to do and how to do it in case of emergencies that can occur in every day life,” says Interim Chief of Police Christopher Vicino. “As much as we don’t like to think that something bad can happen, we want our kids to know what to do if something ever does. “
The class covers age appropriate conversations about personal safety, bicycle safety, water safety, fire and crime prevention among other things. To find out more about the class requirements and schedule, and to obtain an application go to: http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/police/EMP_SERVICES/Community_Serv/Community_Serv.asp or call Police Specialist Anita Butler at 626.744.7650. Applications will be taken on a first come first serve basis until February 19th or the class is full.
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