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Keeping Our Kids Safe
By Master Police Officer Lisa Bunn
Biography
MPO Lisa Bunn
Tampa Police Department
• 1997-2000 Tampa Police Communications Technician II
• 2000-2001 University of South Florida Communication Operator
• 2001 St. Petersburg Police Department Police Cadet
• 2001-Present Tampa Police Master Police Officer
Traffic Homicide Investigator Forensic Mapper Traffic Reconstructionist
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology
District I3818 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.Tampa, Florida 33614(813) [email protected]
Biography
Amber Kuzma, MS, BCBA
AchieveAbility Therapy
• 6+ years of experience with exclusive foster and welfare system
• 12+ years experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis, Therapy, and Rehabilitation
AchieveAbility Therapy18288 N. US Hwy. 41Lutz, Florida 33549(813) [email protected]
Biography
Lee Daly, Consultant
CARD at USF
• 25+ years experience counseling and educating to meet the needs of
diverse populations in public schools and health clinic settings.
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work
• Master’s Degree in Special Education
CARD at USF13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MHC 2113ATampa, Florida 33612(813) [email protected]
Biography
Erin Seal-Grande, Owner
Seal Swim School West Pasco
• 1989- Present Swim Instructor
• 1995-Present Member of the United States Swim School Association
2010 – Founding member of their first Special Abilities Committee
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education and Adapted Aquatics
Seal Swim School11022 Tee Time CircleNew Port Richey, Florida 34654(727) [email protected]
Biography
Loretta Pippin
Aquatic Supervisor I
• 1985-Present Aquatic Supervisor I
Pool Manager Lifeguard Locker Attendant
• Bachelor’s Degree in History
Parks & Recreation3402 W. Columbus DriveTampa, Florida 33607(813) [email protected]
What you will learn about our special needs registration.
• What information dispatch will have regarding your address.
• What information an officer sees while in route to your home.
• What information is on file of your child.
Why should I register my child with law enforcement?
It will allow law enforcement the ability to access vital information about them in the event of an emergency or calls
for service at your home.
An example of a dispatched screen to law enforcement.
Flagged Hazard
NOTE: Any flagged address is only kept for a period of 1-year. This
information needs to be updated yearly.
Flagged Hazard Details
Detailed information about your child that you provide
to law enforcement.
Child’s Profile
How to flag your address with medical first responders.
Contact (813) 232-6802 for Communications Supervisor
Christopher MygrantEmail: [email protected]
Contact (813) 232-6805 for Communications Supervisor
Janice EastburnEmail: [email protected]
or
CLASSROOM SETTINGSFIRE STATION TOURS
CIVIC GROUPS SCHOOLS CHURCHES
VARIETY OF TOPICS FOR FIRE AND INJURY PREVENTION
TODDLERS TO TOTTERING
CITY OF TAMPA FIRE RESCUEFire and Life Safety Education
Patricia Dempsey813-274-8241
How to make your home safer to prevent elopement.
Lockable Chain Door Lock
Double Cylinder Deadbolt Lock
Window Lock
Additional ways to prevent elopement.
Lock FencesSliding Glass Door Lock
How to make your home safer with technology.
Install an Alarm System Install the Ring DoorbellRegister your Ring doorbell at
https://www.tampagov.net/police/project-recRing’s Yearly Annual Fee $30
How to make your home safer.
Secure Medications in a Locking Medicine Cabinet
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
Secure Weapons in a SafeThey come in a variety of different sizes and shapes
for your needs.
Informative sticker/sign for first responders to see at your home or on your vehicle.
Customize Sticker/SignSearch for a design that applies to your child.
How to be safe in your outings using technology.
SafetyNet Tracking SystemsRecommended by Law Enforcement.
Gizmo Watch from Verizon
Check your cellular provider to see their options.
JiobitOther GPS tracking devices.
Additional safety strategies using technology.
Using an Apple DeviceSearch for your child by their cellular or smartwatch. Make sure your
location services on your phone are turned on.
Additional safety strategies using technology.
Play Store AppsExample: Life360
GPS tracking apps linking your household wireless devices to each other.
How to be safe in your outings without the use of technology.
Customized Temporary TattoosSearch for a design that works for you and your
family.
Pedestrian Safety.
Use Pedestrian Crosswalks
Teach your child to look and listen for traffic and emergency
vehicles.
Additional safety strategies.
Avoid Personalized Backpacks or Lunchboxes
Use Luggage Tags to Personalize Your Child’s Property
This lessens the chance of a stranger knowing your child’s name; however, it allows first responders to identify your child.
You need to know how to recognize and protect yourself against contact with cyber-bullies, hackers, phishers,
and predators.
Internet Safety Tips.
https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/home.jsf
Address Search: 411 N. Franklin St.Tampa, FL 33602
Offender Search
Common tricks used by individuals who lure children.
• Hi. I’ve lost my dog. Can you help me?
• Hi. Would you like to see my puppy that is inside my car?
• Hi Sam (if the predator knows your child’s name), your Mom needs help and asked me to pick you up.
• Would you like some candy?
18288 N. US Hwy. 41Lutz, Florida 33549(813) 527-9638
By Amber Kuzma
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Important safety goals.
• Being aware of their surroundings.
• General compliance leads to compliance with more important goals.
• Personal boundaries and respecting/sharing space.
• Good touch bad touch.
• Expressive language and self-advocacy.
• Maintaining highest level of independence possible.
• Reducing hazards to prevent injury.
• Teach teach teach!
Continued safety goals.
• Gun safety
• Fire safety
• First aid
• Water safety
• Car safety
• Bike safety
Just because they do it differently DOES NOT mean they cannot learn.
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MHC 2113ATampa, Florida 33612
(813) 974-2532
By Lee Daly
CARD at USF Consultant
Factors that pose some risks for your child.
• Some will trust and follow directions of any adult and can’t tell the difference between safe and unsafe people or behaviors. (abduction and abuse risk)
• Some have fascination with dangerous objects or activities. (injury risk)
• Some do not perceive threatening people or animals as such. (bullying and attack risk)
• Some are not adequately sensitive to pain. (infection and injury risk)
• Some are not able to functionally use language. (a multitude of risks)
Call 813-974-2532or
1-800-333-4530
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at USF can help children diagnosed with ASD and their families to get
• Free access to resources for safety
• Education and training for safety
• Free individualized guidance and recommendations
• Specific strategies/consultation
Safety Kits CARD Consultants Connections to providers of Safetynet
and tracking bracelets Josh the Otter “learn to float”
curriculum
Safety Social Stories online Swimming and water safety resources Access to Car Seats and Bike Helmets* Medipal seatbelt ID, Medical Alert Training and education for law
enforcement and first responders
11022 Tee Time CircleNew Port Richey, Florida 34654
(727) 943-8782
By Erin Seal-Grande
Owner of Seal Swim School West Pasco
Water safety and Autism.Why is drowning the leading cause of death for children
on the spectrum?
There are several reasons why children with autism are drawn to the water:
• The viscosity of the water offers them comfort.
• The water is visually stimulating.
• The silence of the environment is calming.
What can you do to keep your child safer around the water?
By Loretta Pippin
Aquatics Site Supervisor I
3402 W. Columbus DriveTampa, Florida 33607
(813) 415-5612
Safety around the water.
• Provide barriers.
• Put pools toys away when not in use.
• Adult supervision at all times.
• Teach children to ALWAYS ask permission before going near
water.
• Swimming lessons save lives.
• Swimming aides.
• Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Importance of Swim Lessons.
• Learning to swim prevents drowning.
• Swimming is a life skill.
• Increases socialization.
• Higher ability to relax.
• Increases strength and stamina.
• Swim lessons are FUN!
Children’s Board Mobile Water Team Program(813) 229-9622, ext. 1278
• Bob Sierra Family YMCA (813) 962-32204029 Northdale Blvd.; Tampa, Florida 33624
• Brandon Family YMCA (813) 685-54023097 S. Kingsway Road; Seffner, Florida 33584
• Brandon Sports and Aquatics (813) 689-0908405 Beverly Blvd.; Brandon, Florida 33511
• Campo Family YMCA (813) 684-13713414 Culbreath Road; Valrico, Florida 33596
• New Tampa YMCA (813) 866-962216221 Compton Drive; Tampa, Florida 33647
• Northwest Hillsborough YMCA (813) 249-85108950 W. Waters Avenue; Tampa, Florida 33615
• Plant City YMCA (813) 757-66771507 YMCA Place; Plant City, Florida 33563
• South Tampa YMCA (813) 839-02104411 S. Himes Avenue; Tampa, Florida 33611
Any questions?
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