STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

• 911 Emergency
• G.R.A.S.P.
• Officer Friendly
• Bicycle Rodeo
• Gang Recognition
• Personal Safety
• Bicycle Safety
• Gun Awareness
• Internet Safety
• Kid Print
• S.A.V.E.
• Drug Awareness
• Consequences
• Fatal Vision
• Victim Awareness
• Eddie Eagle Gun Safety
• Inhalant Abuse
• G.R.E.A.T.
• Tobacco Education
• Young Driver's Safety
• Project Wild
• Angler Education

ADULTS

• Adult Gun Safety
• Drug Awareness
• Personal Safety
• Internet Safety
• Escape School
• Crime Prevention
• Gang Recognition
• Project Wild

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STUDENT COURSES

911 EMERGENCY - Grades: K - 4 :: Length:1 hour

CISD police officers, with the help of Red E. Fox, teach kids the basics in using 911. The children will learn when to call, how to call, and what to say when calling 911 for help in an emergency.

G.R.A.S.P. - Grades: 5 and 6 :: Length:6 - 1 hour sessions

1. Why kids make wrong choices.
2. Recognizing peer pressure and refusal skills.
3. Life skills (what are values and character and how do they affect us).
4. Anger management / tolerance.
5. Life Application - Applying the ability to make good choices.
6. Campus safety issues (including the Criminal Justice system, availability of campus awareness programs.

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OFFICER FRIENDLY - Grade: K - 4 :: Length: 30 min - 1 hour

This program is designed to introduce the student to the Police Officer. The students and Police Officers interact with no pressure. The officer will talk with the students explaining what their job involves and their role in the school district. The children will have an opportunity to see a police car and talk about the officers equipment.

BICYCLE RODEO - Grade: 1 - 6 :: Length: Depends on Participation

Kids use an actual bicycle bike-riding course to generate interest in bicycle safety and to provide bicyclist an opportunity to demonstrate their skills on a test course. The program length depends on the number of participants.

GANG RECOGNITION - Grade: 3 - 12 :: Length: 1 hour

This program is designed to introduce the student to the danger of gangs and what to do if someone tries to get them to join a gang. This program uses positive peer pressure and teaches students how to make positive choices without feeling all alone.

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PERSONAL SAFETY - Grade: Junior High :: Length: 1 hour

Reviews of personal safety tips for students, including tips for travelers and ways to stay safe at school as well as away from school.

BICYCLE SAFETY - Grade: K - 6 :: Length: 45 minutes

Students receive classroom instruction explaining traffic laws and bicycle safety rules, as well as proper maintenance of their bicycle.

EDDIE EAGLE GUN SAFETY - Grade: Pre K :: Length: 1 hour

This program features Eddie Eagle and gun accident prevention. Eddie Eagle teaches children what to do and what not to do if they come in contact with a gun. STOP! Don't Touch. Leave the Area. Tell an Adult.

GUN AWARENESS - Grade: 5 - 8 :: Length: 1 hour

Video shown: Big Shot - 20 minutes: Thrilling drama of two teenagers who borrow a gun in order to practice shooting at targets, as a devastating tragedy unfolds. This video will convince even the most jaded viewers of the need for action with regard to this critical issue. Video also lends itself to discussion of peer pressure, bullying, and personal responsibility.

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INTERNET SAFETY - Grade: 4 - 12 :: Length: 1 hour

This program is designed to give parents and students an overview of internet safety. Parents will be given resources to find healthy, positive web sites. Techniques on how to talk with their children openly and honestly about websites they may encounter that could make them feel uncomfortable. Discussion with students about rules of safety while surfing the web and interacting with others while on the internet.

KID PRINT - Grade: Pre-K - 4 :: Length: Depends on Participation

This program offers parents fingerprint documentation of their child for their personal records. Each record card includes personal information about the child which may prove to be invaluable in helping parents and law enforcement agencies locate missing children. The program length depends on the number of participants.

S.A.V.E. - Grade: 4 - 9 :: Length: 1 hour + 1 follow-up

Stop Alcohol Violations Early. Alcohol prevention program developed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to be used in schools. Teaches a student not only to avoid alcohol because it is illegal, but also teaches refusal skills dealing with peer and societal pressures.

DRUG AWARENESS - Grade: K - Jr. High :: Length: 1 hour

Officer presents information regarding drugs and the dangers of using them. K-9 unit will use a special drug dog to demonstrate how the animal can locate various types of drugs and guns.

CONSEQUENCES - Grade: K - 12 :: Length: 45 min. per Topic

Consequences is designed to offer students an inside advantage to making positive choices before they are confronted by difficult situations. It introduces them, in advance, to negative consequences which result from negative choices. Discussion topics will help students understand the consequences involved with their actions. Each topic is designed to be effective if used alone or in conjunction with the other topics in the series.

Topics Include
• Juvenile Justice System in Texas
• Running Away
• Assaultive Offenses and Bullying
• Truancy
• Property Crimes and Graffiti
• Theft
• Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs
• What happens when you get in trouble at school

FATAL VISION - Grade: Jr./Sr. High :: Length: 1 hour

Program utilizes special goggles to allow students to realistically experience how senses are impaired by the use of alcohol and drugs, and the deadly results of their use.

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VICTIM AWARENESS - Grade: Jr./Sr. High :: Length: 1 hour

This program is designed to introduce students to terminology used in a criminal investigation. Illustrate how to become more aware of their surroundings, in order to reduce the probability of  becoming a victim. Relates to students what information is useful if they should become a victim or witness to a crime. Finally, the program teaches students personal weapons they should possess to defend themselves.

INHALANT ABUSE - Grade: K - 12 :: Length: 1 hour

An officer will explain the dangers of inhalants and the effects of the inhalants on the central nervous system.

G.R.E.A.T. - Grade: 4 - 8 :: Length: 12 Weeks

Police officers interact with students in the classroom teaching them how to resist peer pressure and negative influences - replacing the negative with positive peer reassurance and constructive role model techniques. This is a 12 week program offered to 4th thru 8th grade students in their classroom one hour per week.

TOBACCO EDUCATION - Grades: 5 - 12 :: Length: 30 minutes

This program offers an overview of the laws and consequences related to the use of tobacco by minors. Health issues related to tobacco use are covered by request.

YOUNG DRIVER - Grades: 9 - 12 :: Length: 3 hours

Police officers will address issues faced by teen drivers and will instruct students on campus traffic regulations, the role of the campus police officer, prevention control officer, and administrators. Additional topics include: road rage and what to expect when stopped by a traffic officer or involved in an accident.

PROJECT WILD - Grades: K - 12 :: Length: 6 hours

This program is designed to assist all individuals in developing wildlife/environmental awareness and a personal commitment to protecting wildlife and the environment. Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to express responsible constructive behaviors concerning wildlife and the environment.

ANGLER EDUCATION - Grades: 4 - 12 :: Length: 4 hours

Junior Anglers - (grades 4 - 12) will learn the basic skills of handling tackle and to identify a variety of fish. Several types of tackle will be introduced to the students; fishing rules and regulations will be learned; and aquatic systems will be reviewed. Master Anglers - (grades 6 - 12) will learn the characteristics and techniques for both fresh and saltwater fishing. Fish identification will be learned including both salt and fresh water species. Students will attain a greater proficiency in handling tackle and a broader understanding of aquatic environments.

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ADULT COURSES

GUN SAFETY - Adult :: Length: 1 hour

Program includes information on proper handling, storage and maintenance of firearms.

DRUG AWARENESS - Adult :: Length: 1 hour

Program is designed to acquaint the public with various types of drugs, their use and effects. (includes visual aides)

PERSONAL SAFETY - Adult :: Length:1 hour

Reviews of personal safety tips for adults, including tips for travelers, ways to stay safe at work as well as in public.

INTERNET SAFETY - Adult ::Length: 1 hour

This program is designed to give parents and students an overview of internet safety. Parents will be given resources to find healthy, positive web sites. Techniques on how to talk with their children openly and honestly about websites they may encounter that could make them feel uncomfortable. Discussion with students about rules of safety while surfing the web and interacting with others while on the internet.

ESCAPE SCHOOL - Adult :: Length: 1 hour

Program addresses the issues of abduction and what to teach your children about ways to get away, if abducted. This program is a powerful tool and is somewhat graphic. Parents best share program with children at appropriate times.

CRIME PREVENTION - Adult :: Length: 1 hour

Program reviews home safety and security issues including Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)

GANG RECOGNITION - Adult :: Length: 1 hour

Program is designed for administrators, teachers, and public who wish to familiarize themselves with history, identifiers, and graffiti associated with area gang activity.

PROJECT WILD - Adult :: Length: 6 hours

This program is designed to assist all individuals in developing wildlife/environmental awareness and a personal commitment to protecting wildlife and the environment. Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to express responsible constructive behaviors concerning wildlife and the environment.

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