Alberta RCMP encouraging families discuss personal safety with their children

May 21, 2025 | 11:00 PM

Alberta RCMP is encouraging families to discuss personal safety with their children.

Mounties say as the weather gets warmer and kids spend more time outside, now is a good time to make sure they know how to stay safe.

They are offering a list of tips parents can use:

Remind kids never to go anywhere with someone they don’t know. Even if a stranger seems nice or asks for help, they should walk away and seek help from someone they trust.
Let your child know that no adult should ever ask them to do something that makes them feel uneasy. It’s okay to say no and remove themselves from the situation.
If something doesn’t sit right—even if they can’t explain why—children should be encouraged to leave and talk to a trusted adult as soon as they can.
Teach kids to check in with a parent or caregiver before accepting anything or going anywhere, especially if it involves someone unfamiliar.
Help them identify safe adults they can approach if they feel unsure, like a teacher, neighbour, or family member.
Consider setting up a family password. If someone other than you needs to pick up your child unexpectedly, they should know the agreed-upon word.
Encourage kids to stick with friends or siblings when walking or playing outside—there’s always greater safety in numbers.
Walk or bike common routes with your child and point out safe locations they can go to if they need help.
If your child has a phone, make use of family location features available on most smartphones, like Apple’s Family Sharing or Google Family Link.
Go over how to use emergency call functions and make sure they know their full name, address, your contact info, and how to describe their location to 911 if needed.
Run through some “what would you do if…” situations with your child to help them think through different safety scenarios.

Alberta RCMP encouraging families discuss personal safety with their children

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