Sheriff's Messages » Summer Safety
With students about to enjoy summer vacation with friends and family the Polk County Sheriff's Office would like to remind parents and children of certain safety habits that could prevent injuries and help save lives. These are just a few tips. Show your children how to properly use 911 in the event of an emergency. Make sure your child knows his or her full name and address of where they live. If your child(ren) rides a bike look for a bicycle safety program to enroll your child(ren) in. If your child(ren) plan on being at a local swimming pool or vacation to the beach look for a pool and water safety program. Listed next are some very imformative web-sites on safety for chidlren and tips parents can also learn about to prevent injuries around the house and on vacation. Click here to go to LanaKids a website that covers beach and pool safety. Click here to access the NHTSA bike safety video that covers bike safety and what to wear.