1. The San Mateo County Sherriff’s Office for the San Carlos School District Deputy Wally Rosales Dispatcher Leisa Quadt SAL Program Coordinator Scott Leong Be SAFE and SMART

2. What do Police Officers do? Build Better Communities: Help Us In Emergencies Keep Us Safe Make Sure That People Follow Laws Solve Crimes or Problems

3. When to call 9-1-1? Someone is in danger Someone needs the police, firefighters, or is having a medical emergency 9-1-1 is so important, you can call for free  What are some examples of when to call 9-1-1?

4. How Do I Call 9-1-1?  You might have to call 9-1-1 when there are no grown ups around to help.  Dial 9-1-1 On Your Home Phone.  Dial 9-1-1 On A Cell Phone and hit the green “call” button or the Emergency Button.

5. 9-1-1 Speaks Many Languages  9-1-1 dispatchers speak many languages  If you, your parents, or family speak another language we have translation services available when you call 9-1-1  Examples would be Spanish, Mandarin, Russian.

6. What is a Dispatcher? A dispatcher  answers the 9-1-1 call  asks questions to see what help you need  sends police, firemen or doctors to help

7. We need your eyes and ears Don’t Hang Up!  Do not hang up the phone once you call 9-1-1, even if you call on accident.  If you do hang up, we will send an officer or deputy to check that you are safe.

8. The 9-1-1 dispatcher will ask: What is the Emergency? What is the address of the emergency? We might ask you your address twice. What is your entire phone number?

9. After you call 9-1-1, What Happens Next?  Stay Calm  Listen Carefully to the Dispatcher  Answer the Questions They Ask  Speak Slowly and Clearly  While they are talking to you, they are sending the help you need!

10. Let’s practice a 9-1-1 call

11. Do NOT call 9-1-1 if….. You Are Sure There Is No Emergency As a Joke or Dare To Practice Making a Call The Dispatchers are really busy helping people who need our help!

12. Smart Kids Stay Safe *If your parents do not show up to pick you up after school or sports practice, go to the school office or use a phone to call them. *Do not go home with a friend, another parent or person without your parents’ permission.

13. Smart Kids Stay Safe *Parents always want you to be safe, and need to know where you are *Do not go home with anyone unless you have made a plan with your parents

14. Smart Kids Stay Safe If a stranger or someone you know makes you uncomfortable or scared or offers you candy or anything to eat or drink, get away from them. You can run, yell, shout, and find an adult that you trust to help you.

15. Smart Kids Stay Safe on Halloween ALWAYS have your parents/guardians check all the candy you collected before eating it.  Don’t eat candy that has been opened  Be careful if you are wearing masks or dark clothes  Stay with your trick- or-treating group  Be very Careful When Crossing Streets – take a flashlight

16. Share our talk with your Parents and Family Members  Memorize your address and phone numbers!  You will be getting stickers and some information to bring home to your parents about our presentation today!  THANK YOU TO OUR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS!