School Safety Tips: When waiting for the bus stay away from traffic – – – Make sure the bus driver can see you and wait for his/her signal before crossing – – – Do not walk wearing headphones – – – Safety Tips for Drivers: No electronic devices while driving – – – Be extra cautious in school zones, playgrounds, and parks all year around – – – Watch for children when backing up – check behind vehicles – – – Safety Tips for Parents: Use marked crosswalks only – – – Make eye contact with driver before crossing, even with the Walk signal – – – Walk, don’t run – Stop, Look, and Listen – – – Avoid shortcuts between parked cars or through parking lots – – – Safety Tips for Vacationers: Ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your house and leave your contact information and itinerary – – – Do not announce your time away on social media or via your phone answering machine – – – Do tell your local sheriff’s office about extended trips and contact your Neighborhood Watch – – – For extended trips, leave your curtains open/closed as they would normally be to avoid suspicion, but keep valuables out of sight – – – Put interior house lights on a timer – – – Stop mail and newspaper delivery unless a neighbor can retrieve them – – – In cold weather, ask neighbors to check faucets – – – Unplug electrical devices – – – Do not hide spare keys on the premises