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Keeping Our Kids Safe By Master Police Officer Lisa Bunn

Biography • 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 I 3818 W. Tampa Bay Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33614 MPO Lisa Bunn (813) 354-6623 lisa.bunn@tampagov.net Tampa Police Department

Biography • 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 Therapy 18288 N. US Hwy. 41 Lutz, Florida 33549 (813) 527-9638 Amber@achieveabilitytherapy.com Amber Kuzma, MS, BCBA AchieveAbility Therapy

Biography • 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 USF 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MHC 2113A Tampa, Florida 33612 Lee Daly, Consultant (813) 974-6155 CARD at USF Leedaly@usf.edu

Biography • 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 School 11022 Tee Time Circle Erin Seal-Grande, Owner New Port Richey, Florida 34654 Seal Swim School West Pasco (727) 943-8782 erin@sealswimschoolpinellas.com

Biography • 1985-Present Aquatic Supervisor I  Pool Manager  Lifeguard  Locker Attendant • Bachelor’s Degree in History Parks & Recreation Loretta Pippin 3402 W. Columbus Drive Aquatic Supervisor I Tampa, Florida 33607 (813) 415-5612 Loretta.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 I regis ister my child ild wit ith la law enforcement? It It will ill allo llow la law enforcement the abili ility to access vit ital in information about them in in the event of an emergency or calls lls for service at your home. An example of a dispatched screen to law enforcement. NOTE: Any flagged address is only kept for a period of 1-year. This Flagged Hazard 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 fl flag your address with medical fi first responders. Contact (813) 232-6802 for Communications Supervisor Christopher Mygrant Email: Christopher.Mygrant@tampagov.net or Contact (813) 232-6805 for Communications Supervisor Janice Eastburn Email: Janice.Eastburn@tampagov.net

FIRE STATION TOURS CLASSROOM SETTINGS CIVIC GROUPS CHURCHES SCHOOLS VARIETY OF TOPICS FOR FIRE AND INJURY PREVENTION TODDLERS TO TOTTERING CITY OF TAMPA FIRE RESCUE Fire and Life Safety Education Patricia Dempsey 813-274-8241

How to make your home safer to prevent elopement. Double Cylinder Deadbolt Lock Lockable Chain Door Lock Window Lock

Additional ways to prevent elopement. Sliding Glass Door Lock Lock Fences

How to make your home safer with technology. Install the Ring Doorbell Install an Alarm System Register your Ring doorbell at https://www.tampagov.net/police/project-rec Ring’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 Safe They come in a variety of different sizes and shapes for your needs.

In Informative sticker/sign for fi first responders to see at your home or on your vehicle. Customize Sticker/Sign Search for a design that applies to your child.

How to be safe in your outings using technology. Gizmo Watch from Verizon Check your cellular provider to see their options. Jiobit Other GPS tracking devices. SafetyNet Tracking Systems Recommended by Law Enforcement.

Additional safety strategies using technology. Using an Apple Device Search 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 Apps Example: Life360 GPS tracking apps linking your household wireless devices to each other.

How to be safe in your outings without the use of f technology. Customized Temporary Tattoos Search 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 Use Luggage Tags to Personalize Your Lunchboxes Child’s Property This lessens the chance of a stranger knowing your child’s name; however, it allows first responders to identify your child.

In Internet Safety Tips. You need to know how to recognize and protect yourself against contact with cyber-bullies, hackers, phishers, and predators.

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Address Search: 4 411 N. . Franklin St. t. Tampa, FL L 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?

18 18288 288 N. N. US US Hwy wy. . 41 41 Lut utz, z, Fl Florid rida 33 33549 549 (8 (813) 13) 52 527-963 9638 By Amber Kuzma Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Im 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 Bru ruce B. . Downs Blvd. MHC 2113A Tampa, Florida 33612 (8 (813) ) 974-2532 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 813-974-2532 or 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  Safety Social Stories online  CARD Consultants  Swimming and water safety resources  Connections to providers of Safetynet  Access to Car Seats and Bike Helmets*  Medipal seatbelt ID, Medical Alert and tracking bracelets  Josh the Otter “learn to float”  Training and education for law curriculum enforcement and first responders

11022 Tee Tim ime Cir ircle New Port Ric ichey, Flo lorida 34654 (727) 943-8782 By Erin Seal-Grande Owner of Seal Swim School West Pasco

Water safety and Autism. Why is is drowning th the le leading cause of f death for chil ildren on th 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 o to keep your child safer around the water?

3402 W. Columbus Drive Tampa, Florida 33607 (813) 415-5612 By Loretta Pippin Aquatics Site Supervisor I

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).

Im Importance of f 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!