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) 354-6623lisa.bunn@tampagov.net

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) 527-9638Amber@achieveabilitytherapy.com

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) 974-6155Leedaly@usf.edu

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) 943-8782erin@sealswimschoolpinellas.com

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) 415-5612Loretta.pippin@tampagov.net

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: Christopher.Mygrant@tampagov.net

Contact (813) 232-6805 for Communications Supervisor

Janice EastburnEmail: Janice.Eastburn@tampagov.net

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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