hi I'm detective Diana Tapia and I'm Detective Chris arv with the Mesa Police Department we're here today to talk to you about an important safety issue in recent weeks strangers have been offering rides asking questions or have tried to get close to students of all ages the Mesa Police Department and your school are very concerned about your safety what you are about to watch will provide you with the tools to help keep you safe we want you to watch and listen very closely for the next few minutes this video will provide you with some important ways you and your friends can stay safe pay close attention and you can get straight A's in [Music] safety hi I'm Noah and I'm Casey together we'll learn the A's of safety The Three A's of safety will help you make safe choices you need to know how to react to situations in a smart and Safe Way the first a will'll earn is awareness be aware of any vehicles or people on the way to or from school a friend's house or anywhere else you may be going in your second a in alertness be alert to what is going on around you watch what people and vehicles are doing get your last a in avoidance avoid danger by taking action now that you know what the 3 a of safety are let's watch some situations where you can use these skills to keep you safe [Music] hey your mom said come and get you okay in this situation you first need to be aware pay attention to things around you by not listening to your iPod or reading while you're walking or waiting for the bus secondly be alert watch out for any cars or people that may be following you or slowing down near you and finally avoid unless you know the person do not believe them walk or run away from danger go the opposite direction from the current person and remember don't walk alone there is safety in numbers this boy first needs to be aware notice any people or cars in the area be alert watch the people in the park to see if any of them are watching or walking towards you and avoid leave the area quickly avoid getting too close to the person and look for other people in the area don't take shortcuts and don't walk alone be aware of a person is walking behind you be alert is the person walking faster and getting closer to you avoid cross the street if you can and put some space between you and them by walking faster or running find a busy place or an area with lots of people nearby and let that person pass you do not walk alone be aware that a car is parked along the side of the street be alert and watch the person who's working on their car notice that the door is open avoid stay away from the car and cross the street or turn back the way you came be aware of cars or people in the area be alert by watching for any cars or people that might be following you or slowing down around you did you see the car pulling alongside the curb avoid put space between you and the car by running in the opposite direction if you are grabbed try to get away by yelling and screaming if you're on a bike put the bike in between you and the person if you're not able to run hold on to the bike they can't put you and the bike into the car at the same time if you're not on a bike and can't run grab under the car door so it can't be closed these are just a few examples of the Three A's of safety and there are a few more things you can do to be safe the whill can be used to get away from someone holding your arm if someone is grabbing you rotate your arm like a wind mail in the direction of their thumb this will break their hold and you can run away you can also carry an old cell phone as long as the battery is charged you can dial 911 for help when asking a person for help grab their arm to get their attention and look them in the eyes say I'm in danger and I need help if possible don't go anywhere alone walk with a friend or family member always tell someone where you are going we want all of you to be safe and think about what is going on around you whenever you're out walking biking or just hanging out with friends by practicing the 3 a of safety and being aware staying alert and avoiding danger you will help keep you and your friends safe now that you have earned straight A in safety take what you have learn here today think about it and do it thanks for watching [Music] [Music]