Following a recent incident within the Grande Prairie Catholic School Division, resulting in RCMP action, the GPCSD is asking parents to speak with their children regarding stranger danger.
According to the GPCSD, police contacted the division to indicate that an “older male suspect” who may have had a pet with him was reported to have been attempting to speak and interact with children in the St. Patrick and Ecole St. Gerard areas.
As a result, the school division is pointing to the RCMP’s tips for parents to talk with their kids about stranger danger. The RCMP says taking a few minutes to talk with your children about general safety tips can help build a child’s confidence and prepare them for situations they could encounter.
Police suggest teaching your child not to go anywhere with anyone without first getting permission from a parent or guardian, teaching children to always have a buddy, practicing scenarios, discussing plans for what to do if your child is lost or separated while out in public, and teaching your children to trust their instincts in suspicious scenarios.
The Grande Prairie RCMP maintains they are committed to community safety in both children and adults, and police request that residents report any suspicious people or activity to the Grande Prairie RCMP at (780)-830-5701.
